New Studio Glaze Station

After about a year, I have replaced my small glaze cart, which did not move very well when filled with the weight of the glazes, to a large glaze cart which has much better wheels and can hold a maximum of 250lbs!  I will be able to easily roll in and out of the studio.  This will be very convenient once I start to spray on glazes.

small cart

I will re-purpose the small cart...

Goals - "Join the October 2, 3 & 4 2015 Studio Tour"

After reading the application and the requirements for the 2015 Studio Tour, I am delaying my participation until 2016.  I have been feeling a lot of pressure to participate in this event, but I am not really ready.  I have too many things to prototype in the studio and too many home projects that I have set aside.  I just don't have enough time to get pieces made and photographed by the application deadline date...

I have to remember that I am retired and should not feel stressed to complete anything!  I am certainly keeping busy.  Earlier this week I removed weeds and applied mulch to the grape vineyard.  I planted a cherry and a pear tree in the orchard.  Yesterday, I spent 6 hrs volunteering with Master Gardener activities and tomorrow I am hosting for 3 hours at the Prescott Center for the Arts.  On Friday I should have some time to devote to the studio...

Discipline, I need more!

It is already Wednesday and I have yet to do any work in the studio.  Trust me, I am always busy, but other stuff seems to get into the way.  Early this week, it was financial issues!  I do not like the banks of today.  Sometimes, I think I should just stuff it all under my mattress!!!

I am working on the Master Gardner Historical Report for Yavapai County and that is taking lots of hours.  I have to manipulate large photos to fit into the report.  I am not sure why the PR group needs to shoot every photo at high resolution when they are mostly used in small format.  7MB really???

On a lighter note, I received my large order of beads and charms from Hobby Lobby yesterday.  I bought them online at 50% off!  They had a much better selection online then in the store.  Anyhow, today I hope to sort and organize them.  So yes, today should be a studio day!

over 100 beads & charms...

Disappointing!

One of favorite galleries accepted one of my art pieces for a show that started Friday, January 23rd.  To my dismay, they called on Thursday to tell me that my work would not be in the show after all.  Apparently there are two curators and one obviously has veto power over the other...  I will continue to submit work, but I will now send photos to the "top dog" for review! Lesson learned...

Step Up for Kids

The local gallery 'Tis is working with Step Up for Kids to provide step stools to local kids.  They are asking local artist to paint supplied step stools.  I have gathered a few friends and we will be participating.  Stay tuned...

 

Almost ready to go...

I picked up my 80 cuft argon/CO2 gas tank today from Praix Air.  Ralph from the shop put it in my car and I was able to unload it and put it on the welding cart myself. Yeah!  I am waiting on the welding table which is expected to arrive tomorrow.  My friend Kathy Anne White said she would come over and help me set-up the regulator and gas tank.  I helped her before Christmas...  It's not difficult, just intimidating!

 

The cost of welder is not cheap and then to add the table, tank, cart, and wire, boy it adds up!  Luckily I already have a self darkening helmet!  Since I will be using it outside, I think I have to buy a 240V extension cord!

2015 Goals for the Studio

• Set-up for MIG welding - DONE
• Develop a new series of metal and ceramic pieces
• With the addition of welding,organize the studio better - DONE
• Join the October 2, 3 & 4 2015 Studio Tour - POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR :(
• Post to the blog at least once per week!
• Develop photography skills for photographing artworks
• Experiment with spray on glazing

Seeing Red...

UPDATE2:  I won second place in 3D!  Yeah...
UPDATE:  I was selected for the show!  Yeah...

Waiting to hear if my piece was accepted into the show which runs January 12th-Feb 21st. 2015 at Prescott Center for the Arts; Opening Reception, January 13th, 2015 5PM-7PM.

Broken Rabbit...

My "Broken Rabbit" wall sculpture will be shown in the 'Tis Gallery November 27th-December 23rd 2014.  The Artist Reception is Friday, November 28th from 5PM-7PM please come out and see the "Eclectic Works" show...