Gearing up my Etsy shop for the holidays. I am adding lots of new work over the next few weeks from my Nudes series. I hope you will stop by and take a look. Just click on the button below for a sneak preview.

Empty Nest

This week I took both of my sons to college. I have dreaded this day for many years. What would I do without my sidekicks? Who would do the heavy lifting? They have now been gone since Wednesday and this thought came to me.

$500 for security deposit
$500 for 1st months rent
$1000 for text books
$200 for groceries
Having an uninterrupted day in the studio PRICELESS!

Pictured above, Stephen age 21 and Christopher age 18.

Art Jewelry Magazine Article

I have an article coming out in Art Jewelry Magazine's November Issue on how to make my resin pendant titled Celestial Seasonings. At first they said September so I hope there are not any other delays. Keeping my fingers crossed.

A Few of My Favorite Things

I love the work of resin artist Lulu Smith. Her use of vivid colors accented with silver is amazing. If you have not heard of Lulu here are some of her pics.

Three Dimensional Resin YIKES!

I am working on a rendering for a new jewelry line that I have had in my mind's eye forever but I am struggling with how to make the resin rise above the metal design without detracting from the metal or the resin. Placing resin on domed objects has always been difficult for me but since this piece is not just inlay it is a combination of sculpted resin and metal it is a challenge. The thickener that I use to add to the resin tends to make a lot of air bubbles. That is why most resin artists work on a flat surface or use opaque colors to hide the bubbles. I do all of my work in translucent resins and I am determined not to stop now. My primary incentive was that my 3 dimensional resin work did better at Artscape than the flat work that I usually do. Before I become too frustrated I am going to set the sketch aside. I'm sure the answer will come to me in a flash of brilliance usually found drinking my morning coffee and petting my dog. When done I will share my sketch. Until then it is coffee with Brittany.

Exciting Month

July was a blast! I had my
own booth at Artscape and I received an advance copy of a Lark book that featured my work. See Lark Book images below. For my first Artscape I did not do too bad. I can't wait until next year to capitalize on my presence. Highlight of Artscape was a free performance by Robin Thicke (I'm so in love with him.)