WORKING IN MY NEW SKETCHBOOK ...

A study in profile and draping fabric...

Hoping to some day draw the perfect nose, or at least one that doesn't look like a foot..... This is a plant trying to flourish in my dentist's office. I don't know what kind it is.

This is "Ella", one of the primitive dolls I made some years ago.

A wall I photographed on our trip to Snow Farm.

A male hand.....I kinda like this!

IT'S CAKE O'CLOCK !!

Seriously, I think this really is a picture of me in my former life! It really is all about birthday cake.

SO......YOU WANT TO MAKE A PUZZLE ?

Of course you do, I heard you say so just the other day. And making a puzzle is easy. There are many ways to do this but this is how I made mine. Begin with a piece of Masonite board cut to whatever size you want. I chose a piece that is 12 X 14 inches to accommodate the image I wanted to use.

And speaking of the image, I used this painting I created several years ago, of a lady turtle traveling the world. I used Mod Podge to adhere the image to the board, after I spray painted the edges a bronze metallic. After it was completely dry, I covered it with two coats of water based polyurethane to seal it. I also spray painted the back side of the board a dark green. Then it was off to Roy's shop. I felt it was necessary to put his brand new scroll saw to use! I had drawn random lines on the back for him to follow in making the individual puzzle pieces. It worked great! (what a sweetie he is).

The pieces are shown here in a random assortment. Then I had to put it together. Not that easy! Even though I painted the image and designed the puzzle, it was hard. In my defense, I don't really enjoy the adventure of jig saw puzzles. I made this one as a Christmas gift so I don't ever have to put it together again, right?

The next step is to sew a draw string bag to put the pieces in. I think it might also be a good idea to print off the image on fabric paper and adhere it to the front of the bag. If not, it might never get assembled!

So, go forth and make a puzzle. If you don't have a scroll saw, find a friend or neighbor who does. Perhaps a plate of cookies will get your puzzle cut for you!

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE lll

Wood base 12 X 12, assorted papers, paper beads, found object, acrylics. and plaster for texture.

STRETCHING, LEARNING, TRYING: MORE PAGES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK....

ROY'S PROJECT...

For some reason, the builders of our home did not fence the entire porch. So, all of the light colored pieces were added this week. Looks a lot better to me! Now we just have to stain it to match the existing railing. Good job Roy!

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE ll

Wood base, 12X 12, handmade papers, found objects, cheesecloth, acrylics.

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE l

Wood base, 12 X 12 . Handmade papers, found objects, polymer clay, acrylic, handmade beads, bone and tissue papers.