"The Holy Smokes"
made from cigarette boxes, matchsticks, matchstick boxes, corrugated cardboard, carpenter ruler, K-cups
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March 28, 2014
One man's trash...
I pick up odd bits of junk on my daily walk. I have quite the collection - what does one do with all this junque - make dolls, of course!
March 25, 2014
Sunday Ride...
Every Sunday morning after I get home from my beach walk, I prepare a big breakfast for my husband and me. He cleans up the mess I made and then we go for a bike ride. It is my favorite morning of the week!
(These are not our bicycles.) Original photo taken in Naples by the dock.
(These are not our bicycles.) Original photo taken in Naples by the dock.
"Sunday" texture courtesy of Kim Klassen.
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March 21, 2014
Play Date - Reveal Stage...
We had a great time working together in the studio yesterday...everyone was pleased with their efforts. While the paint dried, we enjoyed a light lunch.
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March 17, 2014
Play date - planning
Every year I plan a play date for friends in my studio. Since they are not artists per se, it's important for me to come up with an idea that can be accomplished in a couple of hours with a minimum of sewing, painting, etc. - so my friends are relaxed and have fun.
assorted crowns and faces which I may use to embellish doll - as it turns out, I only used one crown - made out of Crayola Model Magic - not thrilled with this substance - will use polymer clay instead
painted, stamped "head;" slipcover wood form
add buttons and stitch around form
"Time Flies" art doll
"Burnt Edges" texture added to photo - courtesy of Kim Klassen
simple materials I have on hand - carpenter rules, small wood disc, small rectangular piece of wood, cardboard. Rules cut to size for neck and legs; holes drilled to attach to wood
Now that I've made a sample, I know what works and the steps to make this small doll. Let the fun begin!
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March 14, 2014
A hungry pelican...
The pelicans are large and plentiful at the Naples Dock. This big guy was eyeing the fisherman's catch - very intent was he!
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The fisherman had to shoo the pelicans away - who were obviously hoping to get a free meal.
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March 11, 2014
All Aboard!
There are a few old railroad cars at The Depot in Naples, FL - I don't know the back story of this particular piece of history. It would have been quite an adventure traveling by rail in it...out west perhaps?
"Savor" texture courtesy of Kim Klassen.
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March 7, 2014
Standing Tall...
I was on my way out of the park when I noticed these young dancers as they were getting ready to perform their Celtic Dance in Cambier Park as part of the Naples National Art Festival.
I wish I had been able to stay long enough to watch them dance.
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I wish I had been able to stay long enough to watch them dance.
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March 4, 2014
Think Spring....
Spring has sprung in SWFL - hopefully, it will arrive in the rest of the U.S. soon!
Our thoughtful dinner guests brought flowers!
Our thoughtful dinner guests brought flowers!
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