Preparing for the Clover Markey @ the Armory

Last January I went to the 23 street Armory to check out this Clover Market I heard so much about . I thought " I'd like to do this show". And today, I am! Here are some of the pieces I have brought to the Armory.

Check out Clover Market's Facebook for dates and vendors!

North Penn Craft Show

Best show of the year, and the last! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped and supported me!

It's been a while...

Business has been GREAT and I have had very little time to update my blog! Over the summer I did Clover market. Definitely check out their Facebook for locations and vendors.

Today I am off to set up Lydia's Guild but I thought I would take a moment to snap a few pictures of of the little guys going.

Lambertville

Off to River Queen to deliver new work and original art blank note cards like this one being delivered today for the new show opening on Saturday! Check out their website!

Miss Half & Half

This is " Miss Half & Half", named for the label on the old tobacco tin that makes it look like a banner a beauty contestant wears. Her legs are two recycled paintbrushes I painted then aged . Her neck is an old thread spool, cut in half and that crown she's wearing is a re-purposed toilet paper tube. I created her arms with clay and wire, and the little blue bird she's holding ,too. Now the head started as a paper mâché apple. I added some paper clay, old book pages, and tissue paper. She's a winner, alright, my little Miss Half & Half.  

Catch of the Day

This polymer clay and wood piece is done! Finally ! Sometimes it takes a while for it to all come together. This head was made months ago, sat on my work table, then I added the pointy hat. Still, I could not find a body that looked right. When I pressed a broken watch face into a body and matched it up with the head, it all came together fast. She is holding a bucket of fish in one hand and 2 fish in the other. Look close at the base, there is another clock face on the bottom base. She is " The catch of the day".

Sketchbook

Ideas come........and go. So jotting them down in a sketch book is important, FOR ME! I tend to get an idea for something and think " this is a great idea." Then later say " what was that great idea I had?"
I also like to look back in my book and see the original sketch after the piece is done. I get to see the changes that happen from 2D to the 3D finished piece.