When it comes to learning...I'm a bit obsessive - call me Marcia Brady (for those of you old enough to remember the episode of the Brady Bunch where Marcia starts High School and signs up for every club she seees) - I love to sign up for stuff. (Sometimes I do it and finish it, and sometimes, I don't). The last couple of months, though, I've done two classes (well, one is finishing and the other beginning) that I'm in love with and learning SO much from and actually using what I learn to make stuff - not sure what I'll do with all of it, but the process is fun and so often I don't enjoy the process, I just want to get to the finished product...
So, in the last post I showed you some of my metalsmithing attempts - I'm still working on lots of fun things for that class and will share them when they're ready...what I really need is some cool beads to finish these things and any suggestions on where to get cool beads would be appreciated - my local bead shop has a limited supply and is crazy pricey!
Last week the class - Of Towers and Turrets started. This one was a stretch for me - I had to paint. I wasn't even really sure what made me sign up for the class, except I've been a big fan of Deryn Mentock's jewelry for a long time. I haven't started the jewelry part yet (maybe this weekend since most of my family is gone to SLO), but I sucked it up and did the painting/mixed media part and it was SO FUN - we even carved our own window and word stamps!! I can't wait to make another one! So, here is my attempt...we'll use parts of it to go inside the bezels on the jewelry.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Awesome Jackie!! Love it! You did a great job. Love this kind of art. :) You should go to Artfest in 2011!
http://www.teeshaslandofodd.com/artfest/classes.html
I am considering it, would love to take and meet Misty Mawn in person. :)
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | September 04, 2010 at 12:56 PM
..ooops "take a class" and meet Misty Mawn, lol. ;)
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | September 04, 2010 at 12:57 PM
this is incredible jackie!
i have always wanted to learn how to create a mixed media collage
great piece!!
Posted by: paige | September 05, 2010 at 07:57 AM
your work is wonderful- i love it. yes take a class by Misty Mawn- she is a dear and so talented.
Posted by: lorraine lewis | September 08, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Oh Jackie, I love it so! I think you've found your calling (or one of them!). It is beautiful!
xo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | September 10, 2010 at 08:59 PM
Jackie! This is awesome... Wonderful work! I love it... I better get cracking.. I am behind in this class. :)
Posted by: Becky Caldwell | September 10, 2010 at 09:35 PM
Hi Jackie, thanks for stopping by! I love that you have a Hav! Don't get the car sick thing, thought it would just be the puppy stage...oh no! Well, we'll just keep taking her in the car and hoping for the best.
LOVE what you made, the collage is awesome! Love the bird, the words, the colors and texture. Just beautiful.
Riki
Posted by: Riki Schumacher | September 15, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful!!
xo
Kay Ellen
Posted by: kayellen | September 17, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Wow they look great! Very detailed and beautiful :)
Posted by: Katie | September 19, 2010 at 12:57 PM
You make me smile once again, Jackie, I love that Brady Bunch with Marcia signing up for all the "clubs". My hubby can't believe I know all those episodes... he had never seen the Brady Bunch before he met me (lucky him ;) I bet all your projects are going well, you seem to take to everything effortlessly.
Jackie, I want to thank you for your kind comment about my cat, Gigi. It means much that you took the time to comment and share a kindness not everyone gets about animals. I carry it in my heart and thank you, dear Jackie.
xoxo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | September 23, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Hi Jackie - glad to see you are still creating beautiful things - but miss your shop!
I've just opened a booth with a friend at an antiques shop - so much fun and a lot of work, but am enjoying every moment. See the pics on my blog.
Happy weekend dear.
Mary - A Breath of Fresh Air (formerly Across the Pond)
Posted by: Mary | September 25, 2010 at 08:34 AM
Jackie....what beautiful work! I think you have done a great job!!!
Yes, I do believe I am Marsha Brady myself sometimes.....I do remember the Brady Bunch and watched it faithfully...and Leave it to Beaver, and how about Family Affair??? Do you remember it?
LOL!
Posted by: diane cook | October 06, 2010 at 11:58 AM
I love your mixed-media piece! Haven't visited in so long! I thought of you the other day when I changed the contents of my wonderful red and white tin (red/aqua swap). Still my fav. I'm going to look at your links to classes. I need to do something. Anything. <3
Posted by: rosa | October 09, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Jackie, i wanted to check in on you and see how you were doing. I hadn't heard for you for a while!
Posted by: Jennifer Rizzo | October 21, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Marsha Marsha Marsha!!
Oh i love it all, great work...
added you to my blog roll, I just love your creativity..
Darlene
Posted by: flax and spindle | October 27, 2010 at 12:08 PM
I am in comlete and utter awe of your work! Oh my just look at your Towers and Turrets collage! I am so happy to have stopped by today and to find this beautiful and oh so colorful art to admire! :-)
Posted by: Cindy | November 03, 2010 at 08:48 AM
So fun!! Great job!
Posted by: Rachel | November 14, 2010 at 06:21 PM