Pez Creation Update

 My creation is almost complete, but I wanted to give you a look at what I came up with. I tried a few ways to keep him lower the ground, but I didn't like it.

 So, I came across a few wire woven stands that I created several yrs back and were sitting up on the shelf. It was a perfect match. By the looks of him, you would think he was top heavy, but he's not.

I will have to admit the backside of his head has clay to cover up the opening and so his head will not slide backward to push a piece of candy out. The center part of the body still pulls all the way up. I struggled with leaving the opening so the head could work, but it just kept bugging me and so I felt compelled to cover it up.

Homestead Angel

 

I took an on-line plaster class with Stephanie Lee last year and this is one of my creations from the techniques learned. I even added encaustic wax to the piece. The center is a piece from one of my intaglio prints.  She measures about 14" in height.

It was a very informative class and she is a really great instructor. Very generous.

Pez Demolition and Reconstruction

I was without Pez, so I ran out to a couple of stores and scored me three of them.

 

 

The first victim is the mouse. I really tried to leave the ears on, but they just bothered me toooo much, so they had to go. One of the goals with the piece is make sure the pez dispenser functions upon completion, and so far mine still works.

 

 I had  a partial outfit for this guy, but since painting his face it just doesn't go very well.

 

Now for the rest of him! Hopeful to have something to share with you again soon!

Pez Dispensing Totem Online Assemblage Class

 

To start the New Year out with a bang, I have registered for an online assemblage class with M. Demeng and it starts tomorrow. I will be posting WIP as this class evolves. All I need to do is find me a Pez! 

Give

"Give"

 

 

I finally started to tap into some doll parts that I purchased this past summer at the antique show. The body of this angel is a smashed spray can I found on the ground several months ago. The cool and spooky thing about the piece is that the eyes are movable. Depending on what kind of mood you are in, you can either close them or leave them wide open. Sometimes they will slowly open when set in the closed position. That's like an added bonus to the piece!   

Abuelita Grace

"Abuelita Grace"

 

I've been laying low for a little while in regards to blogging and creating art and it's due to family commitments and work. However, I do try to sneak in a project or two. Abuelita Grace is a commissioned piece I did for a fellow New Mexican. She saw my work on Etsy and really liked what I created, so she contacted me. I use to do commissions many, many years ago and I grew very tired of the deadlines. I haven't really done any since then. What was different with this commission is that Christina, the client, let me work at my own pace. Thank you Christina!!!!

 I really enjoyed working on this piece with all the wonderful stuff she sent belonging to her beloved grandmother. Abuelita Grace has crochet needles for arms, hand beaded earring for the head, vintage buttons, porcelain doll legs, and a beautiful lace hanky. The doll looks better in person and I hope Christina will enjoy her as much as I did in creating her! 

Cold Hands/Warm Heart Exhibition

I was invited to participate in a winter juried show (Cold Hand/Warm Hearts) at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center on Nov.17 - Dec.22. The show opens Nov. 17, 6-9 pm.

There will be thirty plus artists showing and it will be an awesome show. Stop in for refreshments and holiday shopping. Their gift will also be open and over flowing with handmade items.