The following are my submissions for the Word Press Weekly Photo Challenge: Twisted. Origami is folded paper but sometimes it is folded in such a way that allows movement. The first set of photos is called the Curlee-Q which is made from one long continuous piece of paper and the second set of photos is…
Yesterday, I was a vendor at a juried Arts and Crafts show in our city. Essentially, I was peddling my wares as a jewelry artist and landscape-travel photographer. I’ve been making handcrafted jewelry for just over ten years and taking photographs for as long as I can remember. Participating in arts and craft shows are…
This morning I feel like I am just spinning my wheels. Flitting from project to project and not focusing or getting much done. I do have things to do, too. February brings participation in a local “maker” show with my handcrafted jewelry. March brings two presentations on gardening for a local conference of the same…
“Gross,” you might say! “No, not really,” I would reply. I was referring figuratively to my creative juices yesterday afternoon. Once in a while, and it has been less frequent of late, everything just falls into place when I am creating. Yesterday, it happened when I sat down to make jewelry. I have also had…
There is no secret that I like to create. From a young age, I drew, learned to sew, and took pride in knowing how to make things. My grandmother made all my clothes for many years – Yes, all, except my underwear! From my swimsuits to my winter coats, and everything in between, it was…