RELICS & ARTIFACTS go SUPER SONIC!

Materials: Prima Marketing Flowers RELICS & ARTIFACTS - Flaming Heart Ex Voto catalog # 941574 - Wings from Rising Spirit II catalog # 941727 - Antique dk brown leather, antique white metal star studs, antique tattered flag with handwritten script, found feathers, antique sterling turquoise embellishment, gold leafing, Dresden trim, old copper chain, a french baby blue glass threaded eye, old black silk top hat and a bit of yellow paint! I think I'll wear my new hat to the super market tomorrow to get groceries.....

TBT

Circa 1991
On location....
My modeling agent was a very wise woman, I trusted and admired her greatly.
She told me (in her beautiful, thick German accent) "We must learn to protect our heart, while simultaneously keeping it wide open."

Studio View

A corner of my studio...

NEW RELICS & ARTIFACTS CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!

I'd like to extend an invitation to have you join me for one of the first classes I will be teaching using my new RELICS & ARTIFACTS matte resin castings!!! This is a very special promotion brought to you by the lovely people at Prima Marketing Flowers!! Class will be held on location at Prima Inc. in California. This will be a unique opportunity to have fun creating numerous design possibilities with these little beauties, we will explore a variety of finishes and techniques from simple and easy to more detailed and ornate!!! Hope to see you there!!! Please contact: Frank@primamarketinginc.com with any questions and to register for class.

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Ship of Jewels

Today my imagination has set sail upon a small Ship of Jewels... dripping in tiny faceted rock crystal beads, pale saltwater pearls and ripe amethyst droplets... Lets hope the ocean is sincere today so that the passengers may have a calm voyage....

An Early Valentine:

Sending out Crimson Red Crushed Velvet wishes of Valentines Love to you.... hope your day is all you wish it to be!

TBT Dwight Yoakam Turn me Loose

Did I ever mention to you that I've had somewhat of a colorful life? 
So one day I found myself swinging, squirming and wiggling around in a saddle strung high up (about 40ft) in the air above Dwight Yoakam's head... just to the left of a pretty French chandelier. Two weeks earlier I had gone to a typical audition with about 2000 other models all vying for a few parts (thats why they term them cattle calls) This one happened to be held in the offices of Lucas Film Studios (Star Wars) they were casting for one of their first music videos. I waited my turn (hours and hours) then met with the man himself George Lucas, Dwight and a few other people. I was told I had the gig, was given a sheet of paper with shoot dates, call times, directions to the location (a huge sound stage in a warehouse) and the wardrobe persons contact info (to give her my size stats) My wardrobe turned out to be shiny silver shorts, black Versace thigh high boots and a crazy cone bra... Anyway as you can see they had us carefully harnessed. Safety first, right?! The video concept was that of a funky "Star Warsish" type bar... It was great fun, but took several days to film just that short bit of footage. They must have played back that song a thousand times, good thing it is such a cool tune! I sang it and heard it in my head for weeks. Afterwards we had a nice wrap party. Dwight was such a honey, gracious and humble for someone who beams with such outrageous talent, a real country gentleman's gentleman. I remember he made it a point to go around to thank and shake hands with every single person who worked on that job, including the caterers. Thats what impressed me most about him! Seeing this video and hearing that song again takes me right back to that day... But then songs have the power to do that, don't they!
http://www.cmt.com/videos/dwight-yoakam/46535/turn-it-on-turn-it-up-turn-me-loose.jhtml

RELICS & ARTIFACTS CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!

I'd like to extend an invitation to have you join me for one of the first classes I will be teaching using my new RELICS & ARTIFACTS matte resin castings!!! This is a very special promotion brought to you by the lovely people at Prima Marketing Flowers!! Class will be held on location at Prima Inc. in California. This will be a unique opportunity to have fun creating numerous design possibilities with these little beauties, we will explore a variety of finishes and techniques from simple and easy to more detailed and ornate!!! Hope to see you there!!! Please contact: Frank@primamarketinginc.com with any questions and to register for class.

THE NAKED EYE - A Short Story

I like the way things look to me through the lens of a camera... I always see features the naked eye overlooks. And sometimes those little objects, well, they speak to me... 
They say "Do you see me?" "Can you really SEE me?!"
And I answer "Yes! Yes I do!"
There is magic all around us.

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Several finished pieces....

TBT DIVINE LUCK:

Sometimes you meet someone that changes the course of your life or has such a big influence on you that it causes you to rethink things...
I had the divine luck of coming to know a remarkable (that word is really too pale and doesn't even begin to describe him) legendary man, who shared fascinating stories with me, bestowed upon me priceless words of wisdom and advice. He kept me pointed in the right direction. It has always been a mystery to me how we are drawn to particular people, in love, in friendship or mentorship... the role certain characters come to play in one another's silent stories (some of which I don't feel free to share too many details, I'm sure you'll understand, my friends). Dennis was a fellow art lover, a galaxy traveling companion, a universal adventure seeker, a teacher with a vast, thorough knowledge of life and what it all means... a romantic, sentimental, wise and generous soul. I miss him dearly. I can remember thinking then that I knew a lot, that I had things all figured out. Looking back I realize now how much I still had to learn! Oh what I wouldn't give to have just a few more precious moments to soak up his shining reflections...

The most important thing I learned from him: "Never measure wealth by money."
Yes Sir Hopper, I can still hear your words of enlightenment ringing clearly! 

At times I feel like I am reading aloud a private letter sent centuries ago to someone special, a personal, passionate note meant for "their" eyes only... but in moments of clarity I'm happy to share them here with you.

FEELING TAUPE TODAY:

My RELICS & ARTIFACTS large EX VOTO flaming heart done in antique silk taupe velvet, copper leafing on the flames, some ribbon and an old peridot set gem. I do love to use my antique materials.... nothing else but ravaged old bits can create such an overwhelming sense of mystery!

RELICS & ARTIFACTS Prima Marketing Flowers Curated Collection:

I think that one of the really fun things about my new RELICS & ARTIFACTS craft blanks line is that you can mix and match them to create unique and one of a kind pieces. I bet if 500 of you guys had all the same sets, no two of you would come up with the same combinations!!! And thats just the beginning.... talk about finishes... well now we're getting into the millions! I can't wait to see what lovely things you all come up with!!

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Before and After:
Just a quick before and after shot of the "raw" craft blanks and some finished pieces. My RELICS & ARTIFACTS craft blanks are made of resin with a lovely, tactile matte finish and will ship in march!!!