Olympia Centennial Rotary Club Calendar
My work continues to get noticed in wonderful opportunities like this: 2009 Rotary Club Calendar, APRIL!
Design Book Arrival
Remember when I told you the good news about a AvA Publishing wanting to include lovely Lorraine in it? Well, I received my copy of PRODUCT DESIGN: IDEA SEARCHING in November, but I just now posted this draft. It is a beautiful, slick-looking book. I am quoted with words of wisdom (ha). This was a … Read more
Artswalk wrap up III
What a wet evening! It rained cats and dogs and not as many people braved the weather, but for those of you who came to ‘a girl’s backyard’ and saw Come and Go, thank you! It was so much fun to have live theatre available for people to see and enjoy. If you ever get … Read more
Getting Ready for Artswalk I
Beads and beads Bugle beads, Gold And a few purple seed beads All on oilcloth, which you know I love. Nylon thread that mucks up my machine is now used to bead bead bead. It takes a while to do this process, but it is amazing. super thin needle, beads, sample, and scissors. i luv … Read more
Birthday Cakes and Wishes
One thing I love to make more than anything is fake food. Past creations include a layered cake out of spray foam, cured hams from Sculpey and paint, bread, and mini tea cakes. This rather large cupcake is more fantasy-Pee-Wee’s-Playhouse-like, made out of styrofoam, fabric, oilcloth, beads, thread and a lot of straight pins. I … Read more
Ode to buyolympia…
bobbins and spools, circular blades and kenmore, time and lots of time where all my bags are loved… Because of my affiliation with your wonderful website, i (dos chicas, rather) have received lots of attention and had money come my way which is always fun. millions saw my work. many fans and purchases kept rolling … Read more
Once every three years…
One very important responsibility bestowed on me three years ago was organizing my mom’s family reunion. It was a lot of work, but is there a better thing to spend your time on than family? Usually we have 3-5 day gatherings, which is hardly enough time to do and see everything. Today is the last day … Read more
Well, hello July.
Once again I am here to briefly let you know what I have been up to in the way of art, besides working full-time. I started Metal Class again so I can get reaquainted with Oxy-acetylene welding and TIG. I have a show I need to get ready for in October and I am looking … Read more
It’s been awhile, hasn’t it?
Hello! I suddenly and mysteriously disappeared, you say? You are right. I had been searching for work in March and April and got assigned a long-term temp job with the state of Washington. I am currently doing data entry and QC for their Corporations Backfile Scanning Project through the Secretary of State’s Office, affectionately acronymed, … Read more