More experiments...

I've been having so much fun lately with mixed media pieces (thanks Denise, for the kick in the ass). So far I've been doing magnets, I love the instant gratification and it lets me experiment with techniques on a small scale, but the real challenge has been to combine the beading with the mixed media stuff!

There were samples of some in my last post, but lately I've been making them like a crazy person! My favorite these last couple weeks has been polymer clay pendants. My mom uses polymer clay on her gourd Santas, and I've used it before for the Magdalena Egg Show for my Egg Snake sculptures. It's great to work with, but I'd like it to be a bit heavier for pendants... I'll have to think on that.

I want to go back to my work table but it's too cold in here! I can't wait until the construction is done. But I have two shows coming up... Festival of the Cranes in Socorro and the Cavalcade of Arts at Isleta.... Oh, and the joint show with Denise... If you don't know Denise's work, check out her website http://www.desertglassdesigns.com/ I made the website, but of course I can't get one done for myself... maybe I should do that and stay here by this space heater.

Anyway, I'm babbling, here are some photos of recent work...

First, here's one of my Mom's gourd art creations. Her favorite. Isn't it amazing? She has some of her work for sale on Etsy:http://www.redbarngourds.etsy.com/

Pics of my jewelry...