and other fun things...

I have an urge to learn new things, well actually to create new things in new mediums. Jack of all trades and a master of none!  Thought I would take a minute to share some of my other creations.

About 12 years ago I lost my job. Though that may sound tragic, it was blessing in disguise! I was able to go through a retraining program for web design and graphic design.  During that time I had an opportunity to take some art classes... black & white photography was the first. I won a scholarship for some of my pieces. Here's a print of Portland Oregon at night (I have a print of it for sale on Etsy)

Since it was an art scholarship, I was required to take an art class each quarter.  I tried drawing... and discovered I could draw (though no pictures to prove it!).  And then I discovered metal sculptures.  Ended up taking classes for a year.  loved it!  I'm not the best welder, but grind it down and it's called art! - well that works for me! here are some of my pieces:

Churn Dash wall hanging

Crazy Quilt 5' x 5' (frame 6' x 6')

Sunflowers - 5 to 6 ft tall

Tree of Life - with quilt (bird net & dragon fly too)

Close up of the quilt hanging from tree

another quilt using steel, copper & brass - all scraps

And the latest is fused glass. I only have one piece to show you.  I made a 1" square of fused glass.  My daughter was inspired to create a ring with it...  here's our collaboration:

side view

top view

It's been fun trying all sorts of art..  Next month I'm trying torchwork glass and borosilicate, should be interesting!  I'll try posting the results.


Don't be afraid to try something, you may be greatly surprised, and so much more enriched!