Living the artistic life

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing the work of an artist that I truly admire displayed at the Dixon gallery and gardens. 

Martha kelly is an inspiration, not just as an artist, but she is also an amazing person that embraces life. I have to say I'm a little envious of the amazing life she has, but I am so happy for her that she has it, and it gives me something to aspire towards.

There is a print (tbh several) that I want of hers that makes me tear up just looking at it. Not sure why, but it's a good tear up- like so happy I can't hold it in.

If you want to look at places in Memphis in a whole new light and see some art that will take your breath away, make time to go see Martha's show and the American impressionists show- both at the Dixon through January. 

If you want to be reminded on the regular that life is as wonderful as you make it, and point of view makes all the difference,  click on this link to view and subscribe to Martha's blog.

Weekly Challenge - week 45

It's hard to believe the year is rapidly coming to a close. I have been trying to create new work for this Saturday's Crafts & Drafts show at Crosstown. Last night's creative haul was pretty good- i took a photo of all the stuff that has been completed this week for debut on Saturday and i like how it is all pretty cohesive. I really have the mixed metals thing going and everything has a sort of down to earth, warm feel that i like. :)

Tonight's goal is to get some more silver work finished. I have like 4 pair of silver earrings, one silver fold formed necklace and a handful of Infinite Love pieces left- everything else sold out at River Arts festival (YAY!)

Weekly challenge - weeks 44 and 45

I have been doing a fair bit of traveling for work these past two weeks- i was in the Carolinas the last week of October, back for halloween (taught a class that day). Then it was off to Houston/Galveston the first part of this week, and i wrapped the week up with Lebanon, TN this past Friday. As such, i have gotten SO LITTLE DONE in the studio.. :(

I have a show this Saturday at Crosstown arts- Crafts and Drafts from 10am-4pm. It's the first year for this show but i'm pretty sure it's going to be great. There will be lots of great local art and fabulous food trucks.

I did get a few things done this week - here's one of the new steampunk love necklaces.

This is what i made tonight!

 This is what i bought at an awesome Bead shop in Charlotte i found while killing time for my flight.

And here are the pieces made in the Air chasing class on Halloween at BMB designs. the big piece at the top was my demo and the small pieces below are all the student work. they did a pretty awesome job!