Art in progress

Imagine my surprise when I was reading my favorite blogs yesterday and found a post by Marlynn who linked to me and wrote an entire post referencing my bricolage. As if that wasn't enough encouragement, I went to Kimmie's blog and found this post. Boy was I surprised. It felt really good to be noted on someone else's blog. Thank you both for making my day!

I spent a little time yesterday making a few tags to go on packages throughout the year. I apologize that the photo is a bit fuzzy. Since I'm quickly running out of blog allowable space on my blog, I have been saving my photos at the lowest resolution possible. Therefore, they don't enlarge well.

Each tag started as a manila file folder that I colored using watercolors and shoe polish. I then laid down bits of a sheet of pink handmade paper, then a piece of gold wallpaper, and finally a piece of sheet music. This was not vintage, but was some my musician friend Joseph Peck (see sidebar) wrote. It is his handwriting you see. Everything in this project is recycled except for the watercolors. Now, when I need a tag, I will add a sentiment, like "Happy Birthday," "It's Your Day," "Thanks," or whatever, along with a matching ribbon or fiber, and a charm or beads.

I started reading a book on felt and felted projects and hope to finish it today. I have my flowers finished, but they are still not dry. The tutorial will be ready tomorrow, or possibly later today.


After that, I went to my basement studio to play with clay. Unfortunately, this is what I found. So, I got busy and


put everything away. Now I have a place to make art. I may even get some time down there today, although I have another project I'm working on, and a bit of housecleaning (dreaded word) to perform. At least I won't walk into a shocker like I did yesterday afternoon.

Today's blog is off the wall. I found this blog through a random search. I know nothing about this artist and have not even had a chance to find and check out his profile, although I suspect he is from Sweden, since some of his posts are in Swedish. However, in my attempt to feature more male artists, I give you painter and sculptor Max Magnus Norman and his totally unique art.