Time Sure FLIES!

It's been 6 years since my last posting.  I have been so absorbed in selling the work of others that I lost myself.  Now I'm back and it has been a roller coaster of Murphy's Law mixed in with great the joy I feel when I create something with my own hands.  While I get caught up here is an image of my latest work the Clearwater Sunset Cuff Bracelet.  I guess I'll refer to this as my red period.

Summer Reading

I have been surfing Amazon trying to determine which books will make the best summer reads. I know that many people like light reading for the beach but I have always looked to find books that are interesting but without tragedy. Really, who wants to be sad on their vacation. Here is a list of books I have read that fit this description. I have selected several genres. 1. Here Be Dragons by Sharon K Penman (historical fiction). 2. Knight In Shining Armor by Jude Devereux (romance). 3. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (part historical fiction part romance). 4. Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist (fantasy). 5. Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert Massie (non-fiction).

Pictured Beach Glass Bracelet and Earrings by Amy Fausthttp://bit.ly/10x0fnj.

Judith Kinghorn Jewelry Designs

Sometimes I view a work of art that moves me to such a degree that I feel like I need to pull out a thesaurus to get just the right words to describe the work.  Judith Kinghorn's jewelry falls into this elite category.  That said I will let her work speak for itself. Judith Kinghorn Jewelry Designs

Baltimore Jewelry Center

Summer classes are now available online for the Baltimore Jewelry Center - http://go.shr.lc/QXKwMG. The variety of classes is amazing and includes jewelry 101, casting, Illustrator for the jeweler and working with gold. If you are used to the MICA cost for similar classes you are in for a pleasant surprise.  Classes are affordable, comprehensive and employ some of the finest instructors in the area. If you have a desire to make jewelry this is the best place to  learn.  Baltimore Jewelry Center



Don't miss Shana Kroiz's cloisonne enameling class.  The Arrow Pendant is an example of her groundbreaking enamel work.

Chris Glass & Michael Raitzyk Duo - Road Song - YouTube

Jazz Guitar at its best.  Chris Glass & Michael Raitzyk Duo - Road Song - YouTube

Howard County MD Art Awards and Dinner

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS!

Saturday, March 29, 2014
6–10pm
Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center
Howard Community College

Join us at HCC’s Horowitz Center on Saturday, March 29 as Howard Bank presents the 17th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County. Enjoy a reception featuring musical entertainment, culinary delights from area restaurants, and a silent auction of works by local artists, then take a seat for the live presentation of the Rising Star Competition and the Howie Awards.

The 2014 Celebration is sure to be a stellar occasion, so get your tickets early! Tickets are $100 (reception and live performance in Smith Theatre) and $50 (reception and simulcast in Studio Theatre). Tickets will be available for purchase January 15 on the Celebration page or by calling 410-313-ARTS (2787).

Sponsorship, internship, and volunteer opportunities are available. Visit the Celebration page for more information or call 410-313-ARTS (2787). Proceeds from the Celebration provide funding for the Arts Council’s grant and education programs.

Image (Lee Waxman): Guests enjoy the reception at the 2013 Celebration of the Arts

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2013 HOWIE AWARDS

Each year the Howie Awards are presented to an Outstanding Artist, Arts Educator, and Business or Community Supporter of the Arts in recognition of their significant contribution to the arts in Howard County. We are pleased to announce our 2013 Howie Award recipients:

Outstanding Artist: Bruce Casteel, guitarist

Outstanding Arts Educator: Raissa Howera, visual art teacher at Oakland Mills Middle School

Outstanding Community Supporter of the Arts: Toba Dobkin Barth, arts advocate and administrator

Join us at the Celebration of the Arts on March 29 as we congratulate this year’s recipients! 

Proper Grammar is Sexy

I read an article in Joanne Goddard's Cup of Jo blog on proper grammar and I thought I would add to some of her examples.

Joanne's Pet Peeves:
Here are a few things I've learned over the years:
* Farther vs. further. Farther = physical distance. Further = abstract lengths. ("We need to drive farther down the road." "Let’s discuss this further tonight.") 
* Everyday vs. every day. "I go to the park every day." "These shoes are great for everyday wear."
* Literally. Most things aren't actually literally true. "I was literally dying with laughter." Probably not.

My Pet Peeves:
Pronouncing the word ask as if it were ax.
The incorrect use of their versus there.
Beginning any sentence with the word Like.

What are your grammar pet peeves? Tell us below! Let's get sexy.