Where is the month going?...again

Wow, where do I begin?  Let's just keep it at this:  I have some pending health issues that need dealt with immediately, and well, there's just too much other stuff going on to even talk about in any detail...except to just say "Enough already, Universe!"  Please just accept my apologies for being much less than on top of things in regards to posting on the blog.

And there's "summer", if you want to call it that.  While I know some of you are literally melting into the pavement (or the pavement is melting beneath your feet), we are having what one Seattle radio station called, our "78-minute summer" (number of minutes above 85 degrees).  I'll take this over that, but a little sun and warmth would be good.

We've had grandson Jake here a lot, and he and Nils are playing golf quite a bit, which keeps them both active and outdoors. This past Saturday, they played in a parent/child tournament in Salem.  My two favorite guys....

I haven't had a lot of time in the studio, but do have some starts on a couple pieces I'll show in a few days.

Meanwhile, stay cool and keep creating.

Happy 4th! A winner, art finished and art sold...

Happy 4th of July to all of my US readers, and to the rest, I hope summer (or winter, depending on where you live, is perfect for you.  Our summer has finally settled in in its wonderful way...75 degree days and 55 degree nights, with a nice breeze.  Finally....

Sorry, I'm a couple days late with the June winner of a free copy of my book, Transfers and Transparencies.  And the winner is:  Anne Huskey-Lockard.  Anne, please email me at dianelou at earthlink dot net with your mailing address.  And congratulations!

Today I have some photos of some finished art, one of which sold immediately upon completetion.

Here we go:

I showed this the other day without the bottom complete, while it was still on the workbench.  As I was walking past a table full of stuff, I spotted a bag full of white feathers which I didn't really remember having, nor did I remember they were hooked together which made the whole process a lot easier and they suddenly seemed just the right thing to put behind the brass rods (part of the stash given by friends who are moving away).  Although it doesn't show well in the photo, the white at the center top is a porcelain oval that says "31" on it, the title of the piece.

Hard to see are the details behind the little roofed structure...a brass piece with a vintage baby picture in it, various wires, a copper coil, and a monopoly horse and rider.

I finished this piece about 3 days ago, and it sold the next day.  It has undergone a few changes since I first posted it on the blog.  "Sensorium"

Pieces that have also sold recently are "Bound Angel" and "Repository", both pictured below.

More new stuff on the way.  Enjoy your weekend!

Last day for the drawing....

Today is the final day to post a comment to have your name entered to win a copy of my book, Transfers and Transparencies.  The winner will be announced this weekend. Good luck!

Great weather has finally hit...just in time for the 4th weekend.  Our first strawberries are ripening, and the garden has finally decided it is safe to commit to growth.  Nils and Jake are off to play golf, and I'm headed to the studio while the heat pump install continues to occupy several installers.

These summer days are so precious and easy.  Like our grandson Jake says, "It's so nice when you open the door and it is the same temperature outside as inside."  It's quite soothing...

Enjoy!