New Polymer Clay Masks

Once again the weather has been blastingly cold! To look outside you'd think it would be pleasant. The sun is shining and the shadows are mesmerizing. It does give one a change to get some tasks completed so I'm not complaining. I took the time to work on my website and get some new polymer clay masks that I created on it. Trying to be a jack of all trades here and manage my whole world. Everything seems to take up more time than is available in a 24 hour span.

I've been hearing from artist friends that they are jittery about upcoming festivals and shows because of the economy. A few have even resigned from their artistic endeavors and are seeking jobs. My mind is reluctant to even flirt with that idea at the moment. I still believe that those of us who create from deep within our souls will survive.

So I'll keep creating, posting, and continue to market myself to the best of my ability in hopes that those who view my interpretations of life find a treasure.

A New Perspective

I bet you think I'll be talking about art, well not this time. It's about snow. Snow, snow, and more snow. I have to admit, it has been more than I thought I'd experience my first year back home. Oh, I knew it snows here, I grew up here, remember? But sheesh! I've been watching the weather patterns for the last 10 years and really thought it was getting better... so much for thinking and global warming. It's a good thing I invested in a snow blower or I'd have an aching back!

I've decided to view it as a test, not only of my fortitude, but of my capability to work from home. So far I am doing just fine, thanks! I have made my place cozy and turned whatever space I need into my studio, two rooms so far. I've even produced a few polymer clay pieces for the Prosperous Pelican gallery in Orange Beach. Through one of the local art organizations, I'm showing five pieces of my art this month at the Mirror Images Salon here in Antioch. I've joined a few other organizations, two are artist driven, one social. The social group is so I don't go Jackson Pollack in here while I wait for the weather to break. I've promised myself to wait until spring before I paint the walls in this beige, beige, and more beige house. Yeah, I called it a house, until I change the colors, then it will be my home!

So, have you noticed? It did turn out to be about art, in a round about way. When it is who you are, what you are, it always seems to be about art in some way or another. I think I'll go prime a canvas, I'm expecting a call any day from someone in need of a portrait!