Left Behind

On one's personal journey, many things get left behind.  Some of these things we no longer need and others have simply been forgotten - but the images stay and, often, leave a trail.......

This one of a kind raku and mixed media wall sculpture measures 12" high by 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/4" deep.  The mask and individual "leaves" may be removed from the shadow box but I think that the box enhances and defines the piece.  Either way, it is ready to hang.

Rising Above it All

No matter what is going on in life, it can be helpful (and sometimes necessary) to rise above it all.  Of course it's not possible to literally raise yourself up - but it is quite possible to elevate your own mind to get a whole new perspective on  everything......

This small ceramic and driftwood sculpture measures 3" high by 2 3/4" wide.

Stick Figure

Although she is lacking in substance, she means well - and she's a pro at blending in.....

My small ceramic "stick figure" measures 2 5/8" high by 2 7/8" wide.

The "Stick Figure" can also be found here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84001700/stick-figure-ceramic-face-pendant

From the Ground Up

Everything begins somewhere! Here, I'm showing a metaphoric birth and realization of an idea. I like the concept of wonderful things arising from a fertile mental ground.......





This raku wall mask measures 9 3/4" high by 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" deep and is ready to hang.

On the Spot - print

This is a postcard size print that I made of one of the small glaze tests that I sent out last week. I feel that this is one of the nicest ones yet and I hope to improve with the photo alterations. Sometimes, they look a little corny to me, so I think that there is a lot of room for growth - and that interests me!

As some of you may know, I was at a show in Palo Alto this past weekend. I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome and I'd like to let everyone know how much I appreciate your support and encouragement. In my solitary work environment I sometimes forget that I have that.......

A Gathering of Old Friends....

Here is a grouping to illustrate what I was talking about in my last post. All of the sculptures are wearing masks - except for the "Open Heart". The masks can be removed to reveal the face underneath. I play around with these and put different masks on the sculptures: there are always so many possibilities within my own creative sensibility that I have a difficult time putting limitations on it.....