Snow Rabbit

 

Life's splendor forever lies in wait about each one of us in all its fullness, but veiled from view, deep down, invisible, far off. It is there, though, not hostile, not reluctant, not deaf. If you summon it by the right word, by its right name, it will come.

—Franz Kafka, October 18, 1921
From The Diaries of Franz Kafka 1910-1923

I found this little snow rabbit and wondered if nature made it or if man did :-).
I have been doing a lot of art and I have many bits and pieces I need to bring together, hopefully this weekend. So, for now I have nothing, but I leave you with this quote from Kafka. Have a wonderful weekend. XOXO

New Work and The Winner of my Give-Away

First, let me announce that the winner of my teabag drawing give-away is the wonderful, dear Laura!
These are some of my new pieces, small, rust and vinegar, and the bottom one is made with loose herbal tea and rust and vinegar. I have included close ups, but double click to see all the details. I always love to know what you think.
Very cold in this neck of the woods, -10 at night and in the 20's during the day. I have been watching lots of videos, huddled under the covers (my house is very drafty!).  I received Downton Abbey for Christmas, and I am enjoying it enormously.
I hope you are all staying warm and happy.
XOXO

New Work

This is new work and a new process for me, I have never done anything like this so it pushes my comfort zone a bit. I combined my painting with my found rust and nature things I find hiking . This is a 8"x 8" cradle board, oil, venetian plaster, graphite and rusted wire, and a small antler. This piece will be in an upcoming miniature show at Millicent  Rogers Museum In Taos next month. Double click to get a up close and personal view.
I always love to know your feelings.
A new year is upon us, I feel open to new possibilities and a renewed passion to my art. I also feel a lack of need to push things or control or make things happen.
Happy New Year! XOXO

Merry, Happy Everything

Well, we are all still here, as I knew we would be, the world did not end as I knew it would not :-).
So Happy Survival, Merry Christmas and New Year and Happy Winter Solstice and any holiday around the world I don't know about. I know that Hanukkah  has passed I hope it was filled with light.
I just realized this is my 800Th and 2nd post, I had planned on doing a give away at 800, so I will do one now, it is Christmas after all. I will be giving away one of my little tea and rust drawings. If you would like to be in the draw just leave a comment and let me know. I will announce the winner after New Years.
Have  a wonderful holiday , each and every one of you. I appreciate and love you all that come here.
XOXO

TREE LOVE

About a year ago I read on a blog about a thing called a tree wrap, this blogger who I cannot remember the name of (so sorry) made hers with leather. I thought it was a wonderful idea and months later on a hike I rounded a corner and this great tree inspired me to make it a tree wrap. I made mine with raw canvas, some tea and rust drawings, bone, feather, rock, shell and gold thread. I took it out with a friend and wrapped the tree just as a big snow storm was coming in last weekend. I think it will be a nice surprise to hikers and I hope the tree liked it :-).
Have a wonderful weekend.
XOXO

New Rust and Teabag Drawings

These are about half of my newest pieces, I will share the others at another time. I have included a close up of each drawing. I have been having fun and going outside of my comfort zones, which feels great.
I always love to hear from you.
Tomorrow is the last day of my ETSY sale, so you know.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Love. XOXO

Treasure!

I found some treasure this weekend while on my hikes with Bella, Rust love, once it takes hold there is no stopping it :-). Not sure what I will do with all of it, but I think some will be used for rust mark making and some will be  for collage and painting.

Having fun and feeling inspired, I hope you are too.

This is the last week for my ETSY sale, 10% off all items. If you have not been to my site for a while there are quiet a few new pieces, and I still have a few ceramic pieces left.

Have a wonderful week! XOXO