Artfest projects

There were so many great classes to choose from at this year's Artfest, but I've had metal on my mind recently.
Day One I took Richard Salley's Etched Copper Letter Opener class. I really enjoyed working with the copper and Fauxbone.
Days Two and Three I was in Keith Lo Bue's Lasting Impression class where I learned several techniques for etching metal.
That and many other techniques and skills that I will use again and again.
I feel like I've come home with a great arsenal of tricks and techniques.
And I look forward to getting back in my studio and creating!

Artfest

I'm just home from a wonderful week in Port Townsend, Washington, and Artfest. And I find that I'm missing so many things already. . .
I heard that some people actually move to the area after attending.

(This photo is my iPhone Photo Friday submission.)
I can believe it.
I'll be pining for this sweet little town for a while. . .
And for these fun and talented ladies!

More soon . . .

They're back!

Image from the internet

The snow has melted, the rain is letting up, and these guys are singing, in the yard.

The peepers and daylight savings. Yay!

I. Can't. Stop.

I love these little metal books.

You may have noticed that books have become my first love.

Well, after my people and my dogs.

I think it's because books are functional. You can fill a book with quotes or dreams or grocery lists.
You better not need much if you're shopping out of this one.

It seems like just yesterday . . .

but it was Friday, when Kiran and I were hanging out in the fort under his dining room table.

photo by Kiran's mom

And then he got his hair cut, and the girls starting calling.

Sigh.