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The studio is coming along...

A piece of art brought back from Mexico adorns my newly renovated studio space

In the midst of working on the gallery/studio, I take time to attend a casting class.  this is a casting, carved from a cuttlebone.....I see a workshop in the studio for this.  very fun!

A beautiful 3.67 carat Peridot, set into 14K gold.  A birthday gift to my husband for his tireless effort in helping me attain my dreams of a gallery, as well as "the major project" in the casting class.

a series of boxes with contents...I cannot wait to get back to "the bench" 

August 9th, The Galeria is taking shape

Every room has a new coat of paint, and the gallery areas now have lighting...
 

A temporary sign lets people know what is coming

The entry is almost done...waiting to finish the floor

Sebastian waits patiently...
 

 
  
 

back in the saddle

I have finally returned from Mexico, and am in the process of turning this lovely Victorian home into a gallery and open studio.....I hope the new gallery will be open by September 9th....
 

Art Play date

I could not bring down my tools, so I am painting....a group of artists get together at eachothers homes, and the host picks the topic or project...this was "Things with Wings"... 

Back in Mexico

A trip into Guadalajara takes us to the Ortega Family Studio in Tonala

the back area is where the the artisans each perform their area of expertise, with not a mold in sight

the front area has a selection of finished pieces, that are colorful and humorous...My friend Joan is trying to decide...

  this one reminded me of my own household!  (except for the chicken)

Studio Tour

I am preparing to participate in another Studio tour for the first two weekends in May...go to the EBCA website, as listed above, for dates, times and a map for the tour...

two pieces that can be worn together (check the gallery area for details)...summer clothes just make you want to layer it on with fun!  

Spring in Rabid Rabit Studios

60 degree weather is interrupted by 10" of snow...

We lost our 8 year old basset hound to a tragic accident, so in going to adopt another girl, two came into the household....can you say "LOCO"?

 
Phoebe is a Diva kind of gal

 
Sebastian has a face only a mom can love!

My studio is littered with panels of music etched into copper, brass and silver, as I play with Patina's and color in my work

I experiment BY adding color to the existing patina's using Prisma color Pencils

 
learning color through my painting workshop....Chicken Big?

 

Board of inspiration

An altar is on the list for my next project, to be shown at the East Boulder County Studio Tour the first two weekends in May.

 
Powder blue soft turquoise and luscious pearls will become spring and summer jewels.   
 
   
  

Valentines Show

In February I am doing two shows...one in Austin, Texas, and one in my own neighborhood on Saturday, February 13th from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. at Renaze Salon and Day Spa at 509 7th Street, Berthoud, CO.  the show is from 11 till 2 p.m.. you can check out my jewelry Gallery to see the latest pieces which will be at the shows!
 

Happy New Year

February is coming fast, and an art group I am a member of is co-sponsoring a valentines event for the evening of Febuary 12th.  Artists from the group will be donating art for silent auction, as well as a wonderful display of art chairs which will be auctioned off as well.  I am selling tickets to this event, so please help support the arts and come and enjoy an evening of art, performance by the peanut butter players.  email me for ticket and event information at rabidrabbits@aol.com.

 

New Creation

Rings, Rings and more rings are present in my work lately.  this piece represents Harmony, and has the words "HARMONY", "SERENITY","WISDOM", and "COURAGE" stamped into the rings.  the front closing clasp allows you to hook it on any of the rings, depending on the look you want....
 The stones are turquoise and Baroque Pearl.