The Collector

 I recently got together with a number of friends each of us creating a mixed media sculpture.  The body consists of a cigar box and the legs are cigar tubes.  While I didn't think of myself as a collector, nothing on this figure was purchased!  Maybe I do have a hoarding issue!

Birds Gone Wild

CPS Create 2013!  This was a mixed media class called Birds Gone Wild! with Leighanna Light.  We play with different types of metals and cold connection creating a fun and crazy bird.

Whimsical bird

 Art Unraveled 2013!  This was a mixed media project lead by talented artist, Cindy Kovack.  We started with a bird form and platform.  From there, we painted and adorned the bird.  Fun stuff!

Madame R.M. Wasabi

The ceramic delft face was gifted to me by another beader.  The face had an Asian look to it so I went with a geisha idea.  A bead embroidered robe with metal dragon.  The hair is built up on 3 layers of fringe.  The bun on her head is made from a felt bead used for the core with black beads wrapping it.  The hands and feet were made by another beader friend.

Etched metal bracelet

This was a fun and different class using brass plates and etching bird designs in each.  The links are put together with rings.  The entire bracelet comes together with chain and a handmade clasp.

Earrings

More instant gratification.  Left to right:  Pearls take the stage here.  Little bird beads are the focal.  Colorful beads brighten up any outfit.

Altoid tin trade w/doll

I participated in an Altoids Tin trade.  The pink painted box is the altered tin.  Inside lives a miniature beaded doll.  

Encaustic - Clothes line

 Encaustic play with fabric.  A mini clothesline for the fun of it all.

Encaustic - Frida

A bit of a switch from beads.  Encaustic play with Frida Kahlo.