Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Back in the Studio



Remember how I used to actually create art?  The only studio time I've spent for quite a while is for jewelry, and not much of that. And of course the grand distraction of a canned ham, Miss Lil Stella, didn't help.  But I spent most of last weekend in the studio (too hot to go outside, that helped).  I gave myself a motivational kick in the butt by committing to participate in a Vintage show in November called Noel that I did a few years ago. I can sell vintage items, on their own or re-purposed, and vintage art. 

The piece above is the back half of an old studio reel box. I've had it for a long time, but it had never occurred to me until now that I can do something with the bottom and the top separately, that I didn't have to keep them together. I've never gotten myself to do anything with the top because it's covered in wonderful old stickers and stamps from being mailed around so I haven't had the heart to cover them with anything.  These are image transfers from copies of my originals, which I then repainted with the white glossy paint. I had a lot of fun with these.

The other items I finished I'm really excited about. I had found a couple of old metal receipt pad holders, I think that's what they are anyway. I didn't know what I was going to do with them, but I just liked them. Once I finally figured out how to open them up (leverage and some muscle!) I immediately thought refillable art journals!  


I did an image transfer on the front and back of this one as the metal was really pitted, and added the rusty trim. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to sell this one.


I filled it with really beautiful watercolor paper that I tore into pieces from a large sheet.


This is the back of it.


This one is larger and the metal was in better shape. And I really liked those raised ridges so I decided not to cover it. But I had this old rusty leaf that I've saved for years that fit it perfectly, and added some metal trim and doo dads at the side.



This is a necklace I made that I realized I had never posted a picture of. 



Earlier in August we took Lil Stella camping to Santa Cruz for 4 days. Here she is in action.


This is the famous tree at Big Sur, I've probably posted a picture of this before.


Hubby and Guinness at one of our favorite little restaurants in Bodega Bay.

 The view from a house we stayed at with family at Dillon Beach, later in the week. 

Looking at these pictures is making me long for those cool ocean breezes!

3 comments:

  1. Wow! once you get going you really get going lol. Stunning art pieces! Love the refillable metal books...and the sea breeze :D XXX

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  2. Yes... I agree with Gina! You have made up for lost time;)

    I am so glad you signed up for the show again.... I remember all the lovely things you made for it last time.

    What lovely views.... that tree seemingly growing out of the rock!

    Thank you for sharing :)

    Especially as it is dull, grey and cold here today!!!

    K x

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  3. Ooh you've sneaked a couple of posts in without me seeing!! I love your flowers, you have to be my very favourite botanical artist - I could have a wall covered in them!

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