I am trying to remember the feeling of the holidays when I was young. It was such a magical time. Glimpses of tinsel, and smell of cookies, frantically unwrapping gifts, staying up past my bedtime and visiting with family. I must remember to provide those special moments for my children.
Life can get so busy...those chance moments can slip by.
The video is a bit dark, but here is a moment that I captured today...
my two little ones dancing in front of our Christmas tree.
'Simply having a wonderful Christmas time.....'
lomo leaf
I've been away from my computer and out in nature. The leaves are falling fast here in Connecticut. Autumn is my favorite time of year until the leaves actually leave the trees completely. The brilliant orange leaves glow against the gray skies of October.
Printing Inspiration
I've had a hard time following my last post with anything. It has been over a month and I am ready to write again.
I have just gotten some new enamel paints that I have been experimenting with. I am able to form more delicate lines and detail. To the point where I can draw an original line illustration directly onto the glass. Once fired in my kiln, the painting becomes a permanent picture in the glass. You cannot fire enamels too hot, or they will bake away. I've been capping my pendants with clear glass to help preserve the hand painted image. This can sometimes lead to a cool bubbling effect with the painted image. Opening the kiln is always an exciting moment.
I've been sincerely trying to take in my surroundings. As always, I gravitate towards nature. Images of trees and flowers are prominent in my work. I've also been searching out and enjoying the works of fellow artists. Printmakers and fabric designers are so inspiring, especially their use of line and colors. I've been playing with pairing like colors together. It can give such a peaceful image. It reminds me of printing on fabrics. A simple illustration created in a rich dye coming to life on colorful cloth. I hope to travel this experimental road a bit further. Keep you posted.
Sebcoe Dog
I am still quite numb from the past 24 hours. I can't get a handle on my feelings, one minute I'm incredibly sad, tearful, dumb founded, heartbroken, nostalgic, tearful again.... All I can say at this time is that I miss my dog. This was a complete shock. He was truly the greatest and brought so much happiness to my family. Once the kids came ol' boy, you got lost in the shuffle, but accepted it with grace. We'll miss your velvety ears, quick running pace, and hearing you sing along to 'Who let the dogs out'. Hope you are up there swimming in a beautiful lake with fellow labs, having a great time. You are free of your cancer now.
Sebcoe
Feb.2001 -June 2008
Silver Posies
I really love the use of wire in my fused glass pieces. But the control of unwanted bubbles has been a challenge. I've tried different temps in the kiln, adjusting heating times, prolonging hold times, you name it. I invite the cute bubbles, but all you need is one big, unwanted bubble to ruin your design completely. I discovered a happy little mistake the other day. I had done my usual set up with the layers of glass- starting with a base piece, my wire design, and a cap layer of clear glass. When I removed the pieces from my kiln, I discovered that my top clear layer of glass had slid to the side during the fusing process on one of my pendants. Well the area that was exposed with my wire sunk a bit into the glass just a bit. Now, I am thinking there might be a way to perfect a topless wire fuse. So I'm off to experiment more with wire as a surface embellishment. I'll keep ya posted.
10 deep breaths
I can't believe we are at the end of May already. My last several weeks have been stolen by the sickies. Two sick children can drain minutes and hours away into thin air, dissolving all hopes to get anything accomplished. Funny how this happens to follow my sweet Mother's Day tribute. I've taken a photo of this great little flip book I received for my Birthday from a wise friend. I pick a new page each day to warn my husband of my mood. It's been a great tool in our communication. At least I'm poignantly getting my point across. That is what's important ,...isn't it? I better get another cup of tea, take 10 deep breaths and begin the day with renewed faith. The coughs have quieted and we may just attempt to visit a greenhouse today to start our veggie garden. The sun is shining- one.....two......three........ I'm feeling better already.
Mother's Day
Every year Mother's Day means more to me than the year before. I know it changed once I became a Mom, but theres more to it than that. More of my fellow girlfriends, sister-in-laws and co-workers are becoming Moms, so the network surrounding me is also becoming bigger. It's like you've finally earned a membership into the club, and you are automatically bonded with fellow Moms for life. You talk about poop and leaky boobs without batting an eye.
My view on my Mom has changed. She is more appreciated with each year that I am mothering my own two children. She's has moved to where the winters are warm and she is deeply missed. My best friend is expecting her first child this fall. She is going through testing and screenings to ensure a safe and healthy term for her baby girl. I know women who have tried, but could not be mothers. I've also seen Mothers that wished they weren't. It is such a demanding and thankless job.
Today, I'm quietly examining the dynamics of my family. My 4 year old son has appeared to grow another inch over night officially making all but one pair of pants into highwaters, and my 2 year old daughter was groovin' to Lily Allen on the radio with such spunk I was almost jealous.
I can see how important a Mother really is, and I see how important children are as well.
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