Monday, September 30, 2013

Day 431: Grandson has a sense of humor!


I am blessed with three terrific teenage grandsons.
Some might say those two words are ...
mutually exclusive, but not in my case.



One said, "it must drive people nuts ...
to read your artwork Grandma!"



A smile for Monday ...





Sunday, September 29, 2013

Day 430: All is well with the Pacific!


Checked, and the Pacific is still there.




At San Clemente Art Supply today for a printing workshop ...
with dedicated Instructor, Pamela Smith Hudson.




A six hour workshop ...



on contemporary printing without a press.




Starting with leaves & a gel printing plate ...


ghost print, black ink



and black ink ...



later adding layers of color ...






until it was time to refuel.





Then, back to work!





Using a variety of techniques ...



including encaustics!



So much talent ...



among this group of fourteen ...




 all creating beautiful one-of-a-kind prints.




Six hours of productive bliss.


Cathy & Pam

A great time was had by all.



A smile for Sunday ...



Saturday, September 28, 2013

Day 429: Sometimes I may ...



go too far?



Today's square collage is ...
an unusual color combination,
junk mail, magazine, a receipt
and glue-stick.
Too far?




And, a smile for Saturday ...





Friday, September 27, 2013

Day 428: Last class or maybe not ...


Today was the fourth of four weekly classes of
CATALYST's Mixed Media Journal Class.
A progressive venture that turned into an adventure.
We all started with a new 220 page empty journal.




Each week a new assortment of supplies ...




and techniques to try ...




to make the journal our own.






Fun!




A time to be free and create.




Fun! 




There may be another class soon?



A smile for Friday ...


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Day 426: Tough times ...



I do these collages ...
randomly ... just like this blog.


junk mail, magazine & glue stick


Placing torn papers, this way and that ...
not trying to say anything ...
just playing until it's done.
Sometimes it speaks anyway.



a smile for Wednesday ...




Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Day 425: What do you see?



Today was a work day.


junk mail, magazine, & glue stick


How was your day?





a smile for Tuesday ...




Monday, September 23, 2013

Day 424: OLU,Tesla & Family



Three ways to spend a Sunday ...

1.



for a Patriotic Choral Concert.



Listening to 6 choirs, 200 angelic voices.



My grandson is the cute one on the right.



The finale was a touching tribute to the armed forces.
People who had served in each branch of the military
were asked to stand during their theme song, 
the audience clapped in appreciation. 

2.

Ride in a Tesla!


no engine noise and a full-screen navigation.


3.

Spend the evening with family ...


hoping you had a special Sunday too.


A smile for Monday ...