| Author | Content |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 27, 2007
2:33 AM Post #4128080
| Please pardon the construction area. we will be opening our doors on Tuesday. It is getting a little late, so I need to send the workers home.
Just to let everyone know, I was asked by a Fellow DGer to open a a nice cafe where all the artisans can chat, work and showcase their favorite pieces. I can't hang anything right now, but we should be up and brewing soon. Thanks for your patience and look forward to serving you soon.
Here are a couple of links to the Original Flowerpot Cafe and our new store The FLOWERPOT Cafe II. This may help inspire you to bring in your items. I know it inspired me to give arranging a try.
This is the orginal and number II. Mind now, the first cafe is quite large.
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Our local nursery, The Garden Belle
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
This message was edited Oct 27, 2007 1:40 AM |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:39 PM Post #4134291
| Traci, this place is looking great! While Terri's away, I thought I'd put some of our art on the walls here. She requested that I do so, so let me look around to see what will go where.
Let me find a screw gun and I'll get to work on putting some sculptures on the wall.
Janet
First off, I think some flowers are needed for the Flowerpot Cafe. So I'll borrow some from Miss Morphetta Nymph.
Edited: Welcome to the cafe. Some folks have thought this is a place for just GARDEN ART. I do believe the idea that this was for "garden art" was my changing the invitations I sent out in the different forums to include whichever forum I was in. I didn't think about folks thinking it would ONLY be garden art when I did that, so I'll go edit the posts so that doesn't happen again. The whole idea behind my invitations was to get traffic here and with hopes that more folks would post their art, regardless of what kind of art it is. There are so many different forms of art. All are beautiful and all have a place in the cafe. :-) Just wanted to clarify that, right up front. :-)
Janet
This message was edited Nov 8, 2007 8:01 AM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:41 PM Post #4134304
| Maybe I'll park Penelope's Hat in the Ladies Powder Room. It's got lampworked flowers on the brim. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:43 PM Post #4134314
| Gotta have something around here to keep the skeeters away, so I'll put a dragonfly close to the back door. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:46 PM Post #4134322
| I know how bees love the flowers, so maybe I should hang a bee/wasp catcher by the window to keep them from coming inside the cafe.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:48 PM Post #4134330
| Perhaps if I hang this wind mirror, it will show little lights dancing around the cafe as a gentle breeze blows inside. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:52 PM Post #4134343
| Traci, is that a pond you have there in the corner of the room? I think that may be a good place to park Fishes in the Garden for a while. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:54 PM Post #4134348
| I think I will put this praying mantis close to the cooler of flowers to keep the "bad bugs" off. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:57 PM Post #4134357
| I hope you don't mind if I hang Penelope in this corner close to the Ladies Room. She doesn't like to be very far from her hat. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:01 AM Post #4134366
| She's very attached to that hat. :-) 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:05 AM Post #4134378
| Time for a break. All this getting up and down just wears me out!
I hope Terri and everyone else likes what I've done. I'll be back.
Janet
ps Don't anyone let any skeeters in the cafe. They just drive me bonkers! :-)
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
12:11 AM Post #4134389
| Oh, Janet, it is amazing what a little bit of artwork can do for this place. It is already starting to take shape. Thank goodness I found a space with plenty of square footage and lots of nooks and crannies to show off the pieces.
Please feel free to use the design area to work on your latest masterpiece and do try one of our refreshers. I have a wonderful Asian Brug Brew (yes, Terri, I did another one finally), but can't post the pic for the menu as my computer cord is missing. I will attempt to have it up on the board this week.
By the way, you know how much I love the detailing in your bead work. I think is one of the main reasons I love your sculptures. Mrs. Morphetta's bouquet is perfect. And also, how large is the Dragonfly by the back door? I can't tell from the photos.
Off to watch a slideshow and listen to some Floyd. Floyd goes with everything! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
12:18 AM Post #4134401
| I had to tell you, Penelope is wonderful. How ingenious!! She works perfectly. Also, you jewelry is amazing. I love your style. It is the same as my friend from home who has a boutique. Chucky is best!!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:22 AM Post #4134413
| Hey Traci!!!
This Asian Brug Brew is incredibly good! Light, Tangy, and just a bit sweet. Poured over ice, this is my kind of drink! I feel better already!
The dragonfly is about 22" wide and about 22" long. I'm not gonna go out there in the dark to measure him right now! HAHAHAHA
We love adding the beads to the sculptures. Torching the copper adds some color, but the beads really put pizazz where it's needed. Sometimes it's hard to find beads big enough for the copper wires to go through. We like using strong wire because we know that most of our sculptures will be exposed to the elements. We always keep that in mind. We always use either glass or gemstone beads so they will stay beautiful for many many years.
I know you're a big Floyd fan. I am too. It was hard coming up with just the right tunes for the show. It just so happened that my youngest daughter Hillary had downloaded that song to put on a CD for her wedding. It's one of my very favorites from the Division Bell.
I'm looking forward to hanging out here. It will be nice to be able to toss out ideas with other artists.
I know this will "bee" a great place!!!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:26 AM Post #4134424
| Thanks! We were extremely pleased with the way Penelope turned out. It was a bit scary creating here with "the world" watching over our shoulders. Especially since we were trying to make her move without anyone knowing what we were doing... just in case it didn't work. That was always in the back of our minds. What if we can't pull it off??? When she was finished and we set her up to chase her elusive butterfly, we both breathed a sigh of relief!!! She did exactly as we planned. We sure like to put some wiggle in things now. HAHAHAHA
Speaking of butterfly... Here is the Elusive Butterfly. We just love his little face.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
9:40 AM Post #4135117
| pp, that you so much for starting this cafe.
I think it is time for me to sit down and have a brew while thinking about what to add of my work.
I can see why Penelope needs to be by her hat, and Elusive Butterfly has the cutist little face.
Well since it is still October and breast cancer month, I will add a reminder to us all to take care of ourselves.This is "One in Eight #15". She is from a series I am doing called "One in Eight". One in eight women will have breast cancer some time in there life. So do take care of yourselves.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
9:43 AM Post #4135127
| On a less serious note here is a sculpture for the garden, the third part is in progress so will be added later. This is 7' tall so we must put it in an open area. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
9:46 AM Post #4135135
| Let's tuck this sea anemone in among the flowers or near the pond. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
9:46 AM Post #4135136
| Hi Zen,
I have a mammogram scheduled for tomorrow morning. We have the Julie Rogers Gift of Life program here where women can get mammograms done free each year. Last year was the first time I took advantage of it. We have no health insurance, and my mother had breast cancer, so this is a blessing for me. Connie and I have our appointments back to back so we'll go get some lunch afterwards.
Hopefully, this dragon will be the beginning of the next project. He's still in the bag at this point waiting on us to determine where we will need wires, etc. to hang on to the rest of him (not completely thought out yet, but plenty of ideas floating around in the brain). Any suggestions are welcome!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
9:49 AM Post #4135144
| I will put this serene Japanese lady in and then go off to do my errands. Back later. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
9:52 AM Post #4135152
| Zen, I meant to comment on your sculpture before I was finished with my post and hit send by mistake.
I love the series that you created. Having a mother that is a survivor, it really is special to me.
Your totems are awesome! Looks like they've grown a lot since the last time I saw them. Man oh Man Connie and I could make a massive copper structure (surely I can call it a structure instead of a sculpture when it's that big) using those fine beads. :-)
This is the first time I've seen the anemone. It's incredible!!! You've been holding out on us. HAHAHAHA I think I'll put Cath's mermaid UMA next to the anemone so she feels right at home.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
9:55 AM Post #4135166
| UniQue, He must be breathing fire so you need flames. And his eyes need to be fierce.
Would there be a way to have wings in the background?
It is good to hear you have that mammogram scheduled. I am a survivor of almost 13 years. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
9:58 AM Post #4135178
| We crossed posts. The mermaid is wonderful. The will look great together.
By the way the totems represent beads. I work with them as well.
I thought I would add a few sea shells to the mix. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
9:59 AM Post #4135180
| I love that Japanese lady. As you can see, I have a fondness for Oriental art.
I'll decorate one of the rooms as a resting place.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
10:02 AM Post #4135189
| Your shells are gorgeous and fit right into the atmosphere of calm and tranquility that the sea provides us.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
10:04 AM Post #4135203
| My Japanese Lady should come in and join the great paintings. If I hadn't lost my camera cable I would take a photo of another Japanese piece to hang in that room. Once I get a new cable I will do that.
This is truly it I must stop chatting and go get my day started. It is just so much fun to be here talking.
Pauline |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
10:21 AM Post #4135276
| I'd love to have my dragon breathe fire. REALLY love that!!! I found a really nice lighter at Goodwill that has a touch to light mechanism. I haven't been able to get it to work yet, but I know that some day it WILL work. Whether or not we can incorporate it into the head of the dragon so that it will work like I want it to remains to be seen. We have got to get it working first.
I found a really cool glass flower sculpture at one of the thrift stores that has both flowers and leaves made of glass. The wires that are holding them have seen better days, so I cut them all off. I was thinking that they'd make wonderful scales. Figuring out how to attach them to look like a body will be another challenge. We can make the wings from copper. I'd love it if they flapped like a dragon's wings would, so we'll have to figure out how to make them pivot.
We've been brainstorming this dragon for months now. We thought about using a pretty light green wine bottle that Connie has as the body and building off of that. Nice long neck.. .. .. The bottle could be used as an oil lamp .. .. .. oooooooooooooooohhh [sure sign of a brilliant idea forming in my mind] .. .. .. There's my fire!! We could make his head pointing straight up around the neck of the bottle so that his head doesn't get burned when it's lit.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
11:00 AM Post #4135432
| Perfect.
Ok so I just peeked at this thread while passing by my computer. Back to work. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
2:37 PM Post #4136141
| Zen, before I look at all the wonderful additions, I must say, thank you for your first. My mother is a 3 year survivor and I have never dealt with so much hopelessness than when we found out. I am glad to see your art and will proudly place this in a place of honor. Keep up the great work and compassion. And as you have done, ALWAYS remind people, as this is something that can occur so quickly!! Truly, thank you.
I must go out for a while, but I am leaving this cafe in the wonderful hands of our assistant. Please see her for any refreshment needs. I will return this evening (after tilling all day) and top off all your drinks. Kick back and make yourself at home. Zen, I will finish looking when I get back.
Terri, it is going to be so beautiful even before you get back from "holiday". Glad I could help as there are so many talented people here and I do so enjoy watching art in the making. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
4:25 PM Post #4136527
| Oh Boy oh Boy oh Boy!!! I just talked to Connie on the phone and presented her with my brilliant idea about the oil lamp and she said she thought it would work! YEAH!!! My dragon will breathe fire!!! Ohhhhhhh yeah!!!!
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
5:39 PM Post #4136722
| That is fantastic. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
8:09 PM Post #4137311
| Arms are jelly. Cannot type much. Funny ya'll called it a totem, for that is exactly what I was going to say, a pot totem. I love it!! All others are wonderful, but can't begin to fathom typing anymore. You are left to self serve this evening. LOVE ASIA ART!! |
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
October 30, 2007
12:16 AM Post #4138283
| Thanks pupil. Love the new place! Such lovely decor! ~ hello lo lo lo lo I hear an echo in here. oooooooooo hardwood floors ! How 'bout I just lay this by the front door. It's not finished yet, just started on it tonight, my first rag rug. :) Now don't anybody spill any brew on it!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
8:09 AM Post #4138792
| Oh a rag rug, you are ambitious and then to share it as well. Thank you.
How about a colorful seashell or three to brighten up a dark corner. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
8:11 AM Post #4138800
| We do need platters to serve the cakes and cookies on. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
8:37 AM Post #4138876
| Connie your rug is looking good! Is that the floor that it will go on? The one you sanded in the hallway? If so, it looks fantastic!
Pauline, I love those dishes! I'm all about the unique and unusual. Those shell planters are wonderful. Any time I see hand made pottery at the thrift stores I buy it. I always wonder why someone would donate someone's art work. Their inappreciation is my gain. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
9:00 AM Post #4138970
| I worry that some day I will see a piece of mine at a thrift store. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
9:11 AM Post #4139004
| Not likely Pauline. I just can't imagine anyone receiving something like your pieces as a gift being so callous as to give them away. I know I'd never give something so beautiful and unique away.
The pieces I usually find are little "pots" that appear to be something created in art classes. Most are on the smaller side with minor flaws and imperfections, usually glazed in beautiful colors. I love them and usually put a cutting of jade in them.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
9:19 AM Post #4139025
| I love jade. Do you have a lot of it? Do you use it in your beautiful work?
I have to leave. Time to get some physical therapy so this arm is working again. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
9:58 AM Post #4139122
| Um, that wasn't the kind of jade I meant. I was talking about the plant. HAHAHAHA And yes, I do have a lot of it. I wish I did have some of the jade stones. I only have a few small pieces, earrings and a pendant.
This photo is a fine example of something someone's made that I found at Goodwill in San Antonio.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
10:00 AM Post #4139132
| Here's another one 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
10:01 AM Post #4139138
| And still more 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
12:05 PM Post #4139553
| I didn't even think of the plant. It isn't something you grow outside here and I don't have room in the house. It does look good in all of your pot finds. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
1:27 PM Post #4139841
| In the fun spirit of the Flower Pot Cafe,and fitting for Halloween, I have a light hearted offering of a animal Shaman stick.
edited to say I have no idea how the photo got so large, I'm sorry.
This message was edited Oct 30, 2007 1:29 PM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
2:34 PM Post #4140059
| Thanks for posting the Shaman Stick. I've seen the term used in books before. but can't remember now how it was used. I am glad the photo is as large as it is. More detail shows up that way. It's really cool. What is it used for?
BTW, the Mammogram is done and went well. We'll know results in 2 weeks. They said we could call the local UTMB branch and set up a free pap smear. When we got there, the generator was not working properly on the mobile unit. The mechanic was there from Galveston in no time and things progressed fairly rapidly after that. We enjoyed some coffee with pumpkin bread with cranberries and nuts that the check-in lady's mother had made. It was wonderful. After we left there, we went to a new Chinese place and the food was great. I just think it's wonderful that they offer this much needed service to folks like myself that have no health insurance.
Janet
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
2:46 PM Post #4140097
| Hi Janet,
Although I do know a shaman, who uses drums to call your power animals, my shaman stick is merely a decorative exploration I created with Model Magic and a bamboo stick.
Here is the "Shaman" I use as a decorative piece, mainly in the window for Halloween.
I'm glad you were able to find free services Janet.
I can't seem to get the photo to stay smaller, I have no idea how to fix this.
This message was edited Oct 30, 2007 2:50 PM
This message was edited Oct 30, 2007 3:23 PM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
2:53 PM Post #4140114
| I'll try one more photo and hope for the best.
This one is a Green Man.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
3:16 PM Post #4140157
| Oooh those are wonderful! I have been collecting some wooden masks this past year. I hang them on the wall across from my piano. The grandkids love to get them down and have me put them on to scare them. Having never grown up, I happily comply with their wishes and we all get a good giggle.
Your green man is really cool. I've seen several variations of the green man here on Dave's. I love them all.
How long have you been sculpting? I've never tried doing anything like that before. It seems like it would take a whole lot of patience to work on something until the desired definition comes to life.
I'm so glad you've joined us here. We're always happy to see new faces and hope others will join in also. I think this cafe was a great idea. We all have a love of art in our hearts. :-)
Janet
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
3:40 PM Post #4140221
| Janet, I'm not a sculptor. I've worked with clay in the past but the last 3 images are strictly for fun pieces make of "Model Magic". It is an air drying material kids use and not a permanent medium. BTW thanks for the welcome, I'm an infrequent visitor to this forum.
I usually work with paper and mixed media or paint and canvas.
This is a photo of a paper piece, "Hippolyte's Girdle" (front) in response to tragic events in the Congo.
Zen, The headless torso effect of this piece reminds me of your on going breast cancer series. BTW, the added beads to your Totems look fabulous. I want one.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
3:44 PM Post #4140231
| This second view is from above.
Hippolyte's Girdle (above)
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
3:47 PM Post #4140242
| This is the back view.
Hippolyte's Girdle (back)
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
4:01 PM Post #4140298
| I had to look up "Hippolyte's Girdle" I couldn't remember the story. That is a very nice piece.
I will have to do some research on the Shaman Stick as well.
Janet, that is wonderful that you can get testing done for free. Why don't you post a sign in the cafe telling other woman to check out the same thing in their area. It would be nice to have a bulletin board with other info as well.
I glazed 4 pieces for the 3rd totum this week. Now I have to wait to get them fired and only need to make about 10 more. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 30, 2007
5:45 PM Post #4140606
| Sorry, the service has been so slow today. I had many errands to run, so I was unable to check on the staff. I hope everything has been to your liking. I whipped up some banana bread and pumpkin bread, so feel free to grab a piece.
Ah, Maidentheshade, I am so happy you dropped in and provided us with the wonderful rug to admire. Everyone, please make sure to wipe your feet, so it doesn't get soiled. Maiden/Connie, I have never had to pleasure of speaking with you, but have been a friend of Janet's since I joined a few months ago. I have to tell you, I find your works extrodinary and always love the play by play, as it adds so much knowing all the heart that goes into it. Keep up the good work!! I am saving my pennies to get a possible "Teensy" nymph for my garden. For future reference, Teensy, is my DD's nickname and I cannot help but mention her often, so here is a heads up to who I am refering to.
Semper, I love the shaman sticks. I am glad they came out that way, as you can see all the details. I too am going to go research the girdle. Itsn't that sad. Obviously you made the piece for a tragic event which touched you and yet the everyday person, like me, doesn't even know what it is. I like to think I stay on top of events and history. So sad, that I have not heard of this. But, I will remedy this by days end.
Zen, please show us a peak of the next pots when you have the time. The totem is awsome and I would love to have something so striking to display in the front of the cafe'. If you need anything, I will be around, hanging and placing all these wonderful pieces, arranging the lighting to display them at there best, and general clean up of the dishes and such. You artists are a messy bunch. HAHAHA!!
Oh, Zen, one more thing. My Mother is a collector of antiques. She is always collecting more, but never gets rid of anything. She says, she is afraid to sell any of her pieces, as the next person may not love it as much as she does and won't take care of it. But some of her most cherished pieces came from thrift stores and such. I would think myself a lucky person if I found one and your pieces in a thrift store and would snatch it up. I would also offer a silent thank you to the person who donated it, as they obviously don't understand art, and their loss was my gain, to cherish and take care of, just as my mom does. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
6:35 PM Post #4140762
| pupil,
I didn't mean to be cryptic. The title of the piece refers to the trials of Hercules, specifically the taking of the Amazon Queen Hippolyte's Belt or Girdle and her death. For me the reference to the current tragedy in the Congo ( the brutal rape of women there ) is historical, poetic, and visual not specific. More a commemoration of the women and their pain and recovery through the power of the belt then literal.There is no way you could know how I was putting the 2 together. I'm not even sure I can say this on DG because it can be political. That is why I was vague. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 30, 2007
7:28 PM Post #4140915
| I would think the description of what your art is related to would not be a problem. As artwork is open to interpretation, it is nice to know what the artist who created it was hoping to achieve by doing so. Doesn't all art have some meaning in some way? Either a whimsical one or, like Zen's wonderful piece on breast cancer, a disease affecting women across the world. I am not sure many would have understood her piece, if she had not stated what it represented. It makes the work have meaning and brings us closer to what the artist was trying to convey. I am definitely no expert on art and usually buy pieces that simply draw the eye. But, I am sure that the pieces I have were not created for that sole reason. I am sure there had to be something behind its creation. I just wish I knew what it was. Here you have the opportunity to explain why it was created, which many artists don't have a chance to, except with the circle of friends they have which are not virtual ones. Personally, I love the fact that I now know what you were trying to convey, as I don't have much exposure to the art world, and this allows me a glimpse of it. I would hope that other laymen like myself will drop by and see the progression and thoughts behind it all. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 31, 2007
7:01 AM Post #4142364
| Hi pupil,
Thanks for the interest. For further clarification I'll post a more literal piece in the series that uses a NYTimes article as the jumping off point.
This piece is part of the "Women in War" series.
"Congo 2007"
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 31, 2007
7:22 AM Post #4142398
| This is a study sketch for the series. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
8:08 AM Post #4142499
| Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
denimangle
Oakwood, TX
October 31, 2007
9:39 AM Post #4142850
| Good morning all , just stop in for a fast cup of joe .. I can see its going to take me hours reading back post and admiring everyones art work. thanks for the invite Janet.
Cheryl |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
9:50 AM Post #4142880
| Oh, my!
After receiving a wonderful and warm invitation to join this
wonderful cafe, I've viewed all the work and am famished from
all the art and talent!
As a housewarming (or is that cafe warming) gift, I brought
Halloween cinnamon rolls. Some of you may have visited
Carol's journey thread and noticed the same rolls. No, this is
a different batch. (hee hee!)
What a wonderful thread, great idea!
Sempervirens, I have to say, my computer monitor is setting in
a way that allows a tiny bit of sunshine to reflect on the screen, but
only in one spot. A small amount of sunlight was twinkling on and off
Hippolyte's Girdle. (Post #4140221)
At first I thought your image was actually changing colors because
the light would turn on and off being filtered by the trees, yet it was
only reflecting directly on your image. It is hard to explain what I am
saying other than your image, and only your image, came to life in
the tiny spot of light hitting the computer monitor.
Isn't that neat?
I have since discovered that because the 'window' of light is located
where your image resides, I can simply scroll the screen up and down
to place other images in the 'spotlight' so to speak. You all would not
believe what your artwork looks like in the Hollywood lights provided by
the dappled sunlight.
LOL. Sorry, I know it must sound like I'm having flashbacks from the
late seventies.
KM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
9:53 AM Post #4142891
| Cheryl,
It would seem a tempered bowl to hold the Halloween candy
is in order. (hint hint) |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
9:56 AM Post #4142905
| Semp, your drawings are wonderful. I can see so much passion in your work. Thank you for explaining about the girdle. Like Traci, I don't feel that an explanation of the inspiration for your work is the same as political discussion. As Traci said, it's a shame that the laymen (like myself) don't know more about the history of things that affect people world wide. I think we all have a tendency to become ostriches in our own little slice of the world when there's so much happening out there in every corner of the globe. I know I'm guilty of that. It's wonderful that you have taken the time and effort to portray your feelings about such a strong subject in your art. You've done exceptionally well in "bringing home" this cause.
Cheryl, I can't wait to see your beautiful glass bowls and wind chimes here. I so admire the folks who can take a piece of glass that would otherwise be trashed, and make it into something beautiful instead.
I hope others in the glass and T to T forums will stop in and feel welcome.
Most of the other forums have some type of "parking lot" or general place where the members of those forums hang out and visit. This cafe has been needed for a long time.
Thanks Terri for coming up with the idea. And thanks Traci for constructing the place so well. You're an ace carpenter. I don't care what anyone else says about you! HAHAHAHAHA Just kidding sweetie! The lighting in here is awesome and will show off all of the beautiful works of art. Terri did good hiring you for the job. :-)
I'm going to enjoy my coffee while I look around at all of the beautiful art.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
10:02 AM Post #4142924
| Man am I glad I finished that post when I did. I'd hate to come back and find those good smelling cinnamon rolls gone with nothing but a bit of icing left on the plate. Excuse me while I lick off the frosting from my fingers. HAHAHA
Wuvie, thank you so much for your offering of food. I can't wait to see some of your incredible glass projects posted here. I am not trying to embarrass you, but you have been such an inspiration to so many folks with your projects and instructions. You have a way of making it look easy. Of course, looks CAN be deceiving! HAHAHA
Welcome to the cafe everyone and we hope you'll be stopping by often. Hopefully our cafe idea creator Terri will be along shortly with some of her beautiful flower art.
Come on Terri. The holiday is over! Time to come enjoy your cafe with us now. What? Still sleeping??? Oh yeah. I forgot about the time differences. OK, but hurry up and wake up!!!
Janet |
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
October 31, 2007
2:00 PM Post #4143635
| Oh I hope I DO see some of your pottery someday in Goodwill zenpotter!! And see it before Janet does! lol
mmmmmmmmmm cinnamon rolls! yummy! Thanks KM! And speaking of strange effects, Janet and I both noticed on that fanfare site the unique treasures thingy on the pics did some nearly animated looking stuff. Wiggly kinda. And on the pic of her and I standing with Penelope it looks like the blue beaded curtain in the background is moving. Very weird. So we must be having flashbacks too. Far out man! :)
Love the green man sempervirens. Would love to see your work up close. It's hard to tell how large the pieces are from the pics.
OK I'm swapping out that rag rug up there for the updated version and will continue to do so until it's completed. It's a long way all the way around this thing!
Second night:
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
2:27 PM Post #4143708
| So this is where Janet and Traci have got off to! What a lovely spot!
I dont have pics of any of my creations just yet but I'm sure someone might want to pull up a chair and browse some good gardening books. So heres a rack of them to put in a cozy corner.
maidentheshade--you must post instructions on that rag rug. I have been wanting to do one for ages and have even been saving fabric for it already! How lovely your is turning out. Please show me how?
Joyce |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
2:41 PM Post #4143747
| Janet, not embarrassed, but feeling a bit guilty about passing
on yet another project to those who have so much going on
already. LOL
Maiden, about your rugs. Folding my arms, refusing to look at the rag rug.
Okay, maybe just one glance. Maybe a stare. A little drool.
I've been hoping to make rag rugs for years on end, bought more
fabric and bags of rags than I care to admit, purchased a library of
books and yet still have no rug to share.
I'm envious!
|
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
2:43 PM Post #4143753
| OOPs, forgot the pics!
Hi WUVIE!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
2:44 PM Post #4143755
| Hi Joyce! It's good to see you here. What kind of creations do you make? Inquiring (read nosy there) minds wanna know.
BTW, Connie (maidentheshade) is now in charge of the coleus babies. She said she's been watering them. But she didn't say if they've grown any. I didn't tell her that we'll need to see weekly updated photos of them. I thought I'd wait a week to spring that one on her. HAHAHAHA
I saw Connie's rag rug yesterday morning. At that time, it was about the size of a place mat. It's going to be awesome! It's much heavier duty feeling than I would have thought from looking at the photo and from knowing that it was made from sheets. I just don't think I'd want to put something I'd worked so hard on, down on the floor for people to walk on. I'm just guessing here, but I'm hoping also that it will be machine washable.
I've been putting out the word about the cafe in all of the forums that I can think of where artistic folks might hang out. I do hope others will come in and strut their stuff, showing off their creations.
~~~
Edited to put the rest of the message I'd typed out on there. I just realized that the symbol next to the m (I don't dare type it here again) caused the rest of the post to get lost. Thank heavens I thought to go back with the back button to just before I posted it to retrieve it!
This message was edited Oct 31, 2007 1:46 PM |
balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
2:46 PM Post #4143759
| During the 1100's in viking Norway the most magnificent churches were built and decorated. Not with stolen gold and rich fittings, but with carvings and decorative painting. One of many, and perhaps my favorite of the many is the Urnes Kirke (church) carvings on one of the portals. A friend, a master carver who studied carving at the Hjerleid School in Dovre Norway glued up the wood and drew the pattern for me. The sunroom wall and Darkroom doorway was pretty bland and needed some decoration. Well now it is decorated. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
2:55 PM Post #4143780
| Wow, I feel lucky to have some DG Superstars show up in our little cafe. Wuvie, I enjoyed your pastries earlier, but will partake in some more, so thank you! Please bring some bowling ball art for the yard. I love these ingenious ideas, even though I can't do them, I can admire. Who would have ever thought a bowling ball would be made into such wonderful pieces. I know I wouldn't have. You have been an inspiration to one of my favorite DGers, LaLa. I can tell you have been an inspiration to many more too.
Denim, please do bring in a lovely tempered bowl. I love those and think it would be a wonderful addition to this cafe. Your art is also one of my favorites to look through. Such talent to be appreciated by the talentless.
As for explainations of the art, I believe it is necessary in order to understand what we are admiring. It is an important part of the process and all should admire the work for what it is, art, not a trigger for debate. Leave that to the outside showings in the real world, not this virtual one. So explainations are fine with me. Even if someone posted something I didn't agree with politically, that is not how I will view it. I will view it for the talent, emotion, and love which goes into it. After all, the Bible is a literary work of art studied in many classes, not as The Bible, but as wonderful writing, parabals, prose and poems. I think we can all appreciate the work without bringing our personal debates into it. So, please continue.
Semp, did you travel to the Congo, or did you draw these from your own imagination? I would love to know. Your sketchs are fatastic and to think, one was a "study sketch". I am like Maiden and would be thrilled to come across these, laughing the whole time at the fool who did not see it for what it really was.
Jada, so glad you found us. I didn't know you were an artisian also. I cannot WAIT to see some of your work. A writer and illustrator, what talent you have, and I envy. Please post some whenever your crazy schedule allows. I have patience with my garden, but not with anything else. lol.
Maiden, did you do all this since the last post? Janet and you will never cease to amaze me. I rarely sleep and still would not be able to fit in all you two do.
I believe Terri will be back when her daylight hours return and her rest is caught up. What a lovely surprise for her when she gets here.
I have set out a decanter of mulled spiced red wine. Please help yourself to a glass, but don't overdo it, as I do not have liablity insurance yet for the place and don't want to shut down because of a frivious law suit. Enjoy, relax, share ideas, ask for feedback and in general laugh!! A cafe always sounds wonderful when it is full of laughter.
Oh, was wondering why everyone was looking at me like I was crazy. DD, DH and I are on our way to a Halloween party, ergo the indian costume. We were going to be Indian Chief, Squaw, and Papoose. DD of 3 years decided she wanted to be a witch instead, so now we are chief, squaw and witch. HaHa.
I will show off my art, DD, later. Bye for now. |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
2:57 PM Post #4143785
| Hi Janet!
ooh, I dont in any way consider myself an artisan. I just do quilts and collect books and lately I've been working on wall collages which I will post pics of later. Here's a pic of my latest quilt which I started last Xmas and hope to finish this Xmas cause thats the only time I have a block of free time to work on it. The folks here are soooo talented. I dont know how you all do it!
I just need to sew the rows together on this.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
2:58 PM Post #4143789
| Taking a deep breath and standing back to admire your lovely work Robert. I'm so glad you posted that photo. I remember reading about it before and being so impressed at the time. I think speechless was what I was then. I was new to Dave's and when I convinced Connie to join here with me, I couldn't remember where I'd seen it. I just knew that I wanted her to see it. Connie and I both have always appreciated fine art. I think we have some truly incredible artists right here on this site.
Thanks for sharing the gardening books Joyce. I started collecting gardening books several years ago. A couple of months ago, my hubby and I took a trip to Georgia to visit with his Dad. While we were gone, my oldest daughter did a "clean sweep" on me and along with many of my treasures, my bookshelf in my office (with all of the books) disappeared from the house I was so upset that I'd lost all of those books I'd spent years collecting. Many music books from different bands were in there too. When things began coming back to the house for the (as she referred to it) "Come get my crap" garage sale, I was delighted to see those books. I surreptitiously put those books back into my office and put something else on top of them. (Connie if you tell her I did that I'll cut your tongue out!) I love my gardening books and my music books. I don't read them very often, but they are invaluable as reference tools. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
3:01 PM Post #4143795
| Balvenie, a person after my heart. Architecture is a passion of mine. Thank you for the wonderful picture. Such talent!! I really have to run, but Jada, LOVE the quilt!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
3:08 PM Post #4143809
| Have fun Traci! And don't let Teensy take any wooden nickels! HAHAHAHA
Joyce, your quilt is wonderful. It looks like it was sewn by hand.
My daughter started making quilts last year. She made quite a few of them for Christmas gifts. How in the world she ever got those squares cut out and sewn together with 2 babies running around the house is beyond me. She's really gotten all of the sewing talent and I don't know where it came from. Certainly not from me.
She's been making reversible dresses for her daughter, some of them I've posted on the photo forums and elsewhere. She also has been making something called Scoodies. A combination hood and scarf that is really quite nifty.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
3:09 PM Post #4143812
|
| Quoted: | | BTW, Connie (maidentheshade) is now in charge of the coleus babies. She said she's been watering them. But she didn't say if they've grown any. I didn't tell her that we'll need to see weekly updated photos of them. I thought I'd wait a week to spring that one on her. HAHAHAHA |
I spit my coffee over that one!
I certainly feel as if I'm in the company of superstars here! Janet, so glad you got your books back! They are good for reference and browsing when theres free time and some of them are quite valuable.
Please nudge Connie on instructions for me. I see another project for this Xmas break!
Traci--I am not an artist! I took a class once and the instructor said on my final report "No natural artistic ability". But Phooey on him! I do projects that appeal to me and dont care if others like them or not. They make ME feel good about making something! so there! Ha.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
3:16 PM Post #4143826
| Joyce, that IS what's important when creating anything. You've hit it right on the head. As long as WE like what we do, who cares what others think!
I will nudge Connie about the instructions. I think she told me yesterday that she'd found the instructions on line somewhere. She did say that it was important to crochet the "strings" loosely because you had to get the waybigo crochet needle back through them on the next go round. |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
3:22 PM Post #4143851
| OOH, I want a Scoodie said whinningly. Your daughter is certainly talented. And you KNOW she gets it from you! Runs in the family.
I did not do that quilt by hand. heaven forbid. It is all machine pieced. When I started doing them seriously in the 80's I made the first few by hand but soon as I got a machine that was the end of that or I'd never get one finished.
BTW love your planter with the pink face! going back to read some more of this thread. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
3:28 PM Post #4143865
| I can't see much need for a Scoodie here in Southeast Texas where we get 3 cold days a year. But she's selling them on a site called Etsy. I'll be sure to pass on your compliments.
Here's a full length photo of Jen in our back yard. The day we took these photos it was about 90*. She's out there telling me, Mom we need some snow for the photos! HAHAHAHA
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
3:31 PM Post #4143879
| LOL |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
3:40 PM Post #4143915
| Each of them is made with warm fabric on one side and cool fabric on the other. They are completely reversible, so you can keep your ears warm or cool. :-)
She's very cold natured, so these are right up her alley. Of course, if she had a little meat on her 100 pound bones, she might not be so cold all the time. She eats like a horse and never gains any weight. She sure didn't get her metabolism from me. Hubby is the same way. yet, I can just look at food and feel the weight adding to my hips.
Speaking of reversible, here is one of the dresses she made for Kaylee. Both photos are the same dress.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
(Canada)
October 31, 2007
3:43 PM Post #4143928
| Hi everyone , I was over in the woodworking thread making some sawdust when i saw an invite to come over here and see whats going on.
I am known as the birdhouse builder . I build the world,s largest log style birdhouses from 120 - 150 year old barn wood.
I have built 32 of them so far and I have a gallery at [HYPERLINK@community.webshots.com]
Here are a few examples
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
(Canada)
October 31, 2007
3:47 PM Post #4143939
| This is one that i am working on now
It is 9 ft wide and over 8 ft high and has over 100 apartments. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
October 31, 2007
3:48 PM Post #4143946
|
| Quoted: | | I worry that some day I will see a piece of mine at a thrift store. |
LOL and I dream of finding such wonderful things in a thrift shop so I can afford them! |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
3:50 PM Post #4143957
| cranbrook
I am in awe! How long does it take to finish one? I want one!
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
3:51 PM Post #4143959
| Mmmmm love cinnamon rolls with a good cup of coffee and better company. It is nice to have the books to look at as well. Love books. Would my DD be in trouble if my books disappeared, although I wish I had her ability to get rid to things.
Connie, I bet the distance around that rug seems to get longer and longer as you go. Yet another one of the things I want to make.
balvenie, I love the Urnes Kirke along with all of the Stave Kirke I have seen. Just seeing that carving brings back the distinctive smell.
jada, that is beautiful. I so admire quilting.
Since we have that beautiful Norwegian carving I will hand up a weaving I did that is copied from an old Norwegian Tapestry. My first weaving to go on DG.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
3:55 PM Post #4143979
| While I was typing and taking a photograph so many posts came in.
Now up in in the cold north I could sure use a Scoodie.
Wait until I show my DH those bird houses, he just made his first this summer. |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
3:59 PM Post #4143993
| Beautiful! It looks like an heirloom piece! I once knew someone who did weaving. Its a craft akin to pottery, so timeless and skillful yet usefull and beautiful. Love it! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
(Canada)
October 31, 2007
4:03 PM Post #4144006
| It takes me 2 -3 weeks to build the larger houses and about 2 days to build the small houses around 2 ft square. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
4:45 PM Post #4144120
| You know, I am so glad to read these posts. Initially I avoided the
Artisans forum, not because any of the DG members initiated
my opinion, but another website entirely. On another site, anyone
creating things not 'worthy' of inclusion within a gallery were made to
seem like a simple ninny.
I wandered into the Artisans forum and wow! What a great bunch
of people with all sorts of talent, ideas, craftiness and more! Everyone
has something to offer.
And now, a cafe? What a great place for everyone to gather, no matter
their interest or level in creativity.
This is a good thing!
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
4:58 PM Post #4144155
| I agree. It is also going to be hard to keep up with. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
5:09 PM Post #4144203
| Hello all, I only have a second as Teensy will be here soon and we must get ready to scare all the neighbors. Muuwahahahaha! I agree it will be hard to keep up with, having so much talent here, but I will do my best to stay on top of things. If you have dialup and need another thread started, please let me know and I am on it. Enjoy the halloween candy I have sat out for everyone.
Cranbrook, thank you for stopping in. I will have one mounted outside the front so all our feathered friends can live like royalty. I have been an admirer of your work and glad you came in to partake in some of our refreshments and, most importantly, good coversation. Please update us when your new house is finished.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
5:19 PM Post #4144236
| John, those aren't birdhouses. That's a bird VILLAGE!!! I've always admired your work. Thank you so much for sharing. We hope you'll come back often to share your craft with us.
Wuvie, I felt the same way when GD was working on getting this forum started. What did I have to offer? But ya know what? These folks have welcomed all of the artisans with open arms. As always, Dave's is the best place on the internet!
LOL Traci. Wouldn't it be funny if a new thread had to be started before our host Terri (whose idea this was) even shows up to see all of the work that's been done in her absence.
I had to leave for a bit and knew I'd have to drive. I do believe I'll indulge in a small glass of that delicious mulled wine now. |
balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
6:48 PM Post #4144450
| Janet, how terrible. If my son, or anyone for that matter, made a "clean sweep" of my books they would be alienated and totally unwelcome thereafter forever, Forever is too long a time, so only for as long as I was alive.
Zen, your tapestry is beautiful. You have so many talents. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
7:05 PM Post #4144514
| Robert, I was very upset when we got back and so many things were missing from the house. But there were only a few things that I could think of that were actually missing. I am a compulsive shopper. I admit it and know that I don't need half of the things I buy. My hubby has complained about it for many years. Our house was wall to wall "stuff". I was able to go through everything that was taken out and I only kept a few of the things that really meant something to me. There is more space than ever in my house and it's so much easier to clean. So it wasn't all a bad thing. And when I stopped to really think about it... Some day, my kids would have had to go through all of those things and have an estate sale or something. I'm over it now. I know she did it with the best of intentions. |
balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
7:11 PM Post #4144529
| Glad it was acceptable for you. Guess I'm not as tolerant or forgiving when it comes to my "stuff". My sweetheart will sometimes drop a hint that the 'stuff' is out of control, then I willingly comply with the cleanup.
This piece was in the SG & M thread so I hope it isn't too redundant.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
October 31, 2007
7:24 PM Post #4144574
| Thanks for the invite, Janet! Do you need any teapots for the cafe? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
October 31, 2007
7:36 PM Post #4144610
| Just stoppin' by for a minute, still working on the rag rug and anxious to get back on it. I have two links for you jadajoy. The first is how the rug is done, where I found out how to begin...and the second is a video where a sweet thoughtful lady shows how the scalloped edge is done (which I am fixin' to do) and it also shows both double crochet and single stitches in the process which was a blessing since it'd been many years since I crocheted.
[HYPERLINK@www.diynetwork.com]
[HYPERLINK@www.beehappygifts.com] |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
8:05 PM Post #4144704
| Aaah Robert. I love your windows. Just beautiful. Please don't worry about redundancy. Many new folks will be dropping who might never have seen your work before. So please post more photos of your work. You are truly an inspiration to all glass and wood artists.
I've been meaning to ask you if you've heard from Dr. Don lately. He and his wife Pam were heavy on my mind last week with the fires in California. I have said many prayers for the good folks out there who had to battle the fires and the fears.
I've been dropping hints all over Dave's. :-) I know there are probably many artists out there that have never been here to the artisans Forum. As many forums as there are on here, I would imagine most folks are like me with their 10-20 favorite forums. Sometimes, it's time to get outside of the box that we create for ourselves. Art comes in so many forms and I hope that many folks will share their passions with us.
Cactusfan, your teapots are lovely. Now the question is... do you make a good cup of tea? I love hot tea in the winter time. Especially at bath time. Sadly, I never really learned to make good hot tea though, so I just pour a cup of my already sweetened iced tea (I make that 2 gallons at a time because we drink so much of it) and microwave it for a couple of minutes. It's perfectly sweet when it comes out of the microwave. Because it's not over ice, it tastes completely different than when it's iced tea. Thank you so much for coming by. We hope you'll come back often to visit.
Pauline, your tapestry is wonderful. The colors look great on that wall. You can really see the details on the horse and the man.
Connie, thanks for posting the instructions. I was going to call you earlier and then had to go pick up some dressing from hubby downtown. The place he's working on - the Quality Cafe was damaged in the hurricane 2 years ago. It's a landmark here in Beaumont. The family that owns it also has a salad dressing "factory" there and they make incredible Italian dressing. They gave him some today and I needed to get it refrigerated. Anyhow, once that was done, I forgot that I was supposed to remind you to post instructions.
Jolie and I went by the Treasure House and I came out empty handed. It's just not much fun shopping without you Connie! I did see a bowl that was made similar to your rag rug, but the colors were wrong for you, so I left it there. Had they been right, I'd have bought it for you. :-)
|
cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
October 31, 2007
8:48 PM Post #4144888
| I almost forgot, how about some greenery in a little "strawberry" pot for the cafe? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
8:56 PM Post #4144923
| Good evening all. I do hope everyone is enjoying their surroundings. I wanted to design the cafe with comfort in mind and many, many walls and windows to display. It looks like I may be talking to the realtor next door for a possible expansion. Terri, the cafe is doing well and I think you will be pleased when you get back.
Zen, the tapestry is fantastic. The colors are so vivid. I must ask a novice question. You stated this was woven. Did you hand weave this piece? I did not know people even know how to do this.anymore lol.
Balvenie, I am so glad you brought the stained glass in. I have not made it over to this forum yet. Your glass is wonderful and flawless. I love collecting antique stained glass and yours is right up there with the old artisans. Thanks for sharing and please bring anymore in that you would like to display.
Cactusfan, thank goodness you brought the teapots in. I didn't expect business to boom so quickly and have been crazy trying to wash the pots we have to keep up with the clientele. However, they are so pretty, I am almost afraid to use them. I love interesting teapots and this is another thing I have collected over the years. With this being the artisans cafe, I guess it would only be appropriate to serve with art itself, no?
I love exploring DG and have met many wonderful people while doing so. There is no telling where you will find me next. I have not gotten stuck in the box yet, luckily, and hope I never do. There is so much to learn on here and I want to know it all. Call me ambitious.
Wuvie, I understand where you were coming from in your earlier post. But I look at what you guys do on the Trash To Treasure forum and you cannot describe it as anything but art. As the old saying goes, one man's junk is another man's treasure. I am glad some people think it is only junk, or I would not have my treasures!
Just dropping off supplies for tomorrow. Here is some more Halloween candy for everyone to enjoy. I see most of the rest is gone. If I leave this at my house, I will simply eat it all. Enjoy and watch out for the Witching Hour. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
8:58 PM Post #4144931
| I love it!! Is that a cabbage in front? Terri has done some fantastic arrangements with a cabbage for a bowl. Who knew they could be ornamental as well as good for you. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
9:19 PM Post #4145021
| I think THIS is it! there's no sign but it must be!
I've had a nightmare if a journey through cyberspace trying to find you! Luckily I bumped into Janet on
The dark side of the moon! and got the directions.
I'm leaving the new sign outside, well here goes, I'm in!
WOW, ABSOLUTELY OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!
There's so much to see and do, WELCOME everyone THANKYOU for coming in.
It's going to take a while for me to catch up,but from what I've seen so far this is fantastic!
So many great ideas already floating around, this place with all of you is going to be great fun.
I must just say a huge THANKYOU to Traci and Janet for opening the doors to ...
The ' Artisans ' Flowerpot cafe.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
denimangle
Oakwood, TX
October 31, 2007
9:22 PM Post #4145033
| OK Im a bit behind been out in the shop playing all day
heres the candy bowl .
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
denimangle
Oakwood, TX
October 31, 2007
9:27 PM Post #4145060
| and here are some wind chimes to hang in the Garden 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
9:45 PM Post #4145136
| Terri, Waybigo hugs! It's about time you got here. I was fixin' (Texas word, don'tchaknow) to call out the International Guard! I do hope you like what we've done in your absence. I sent out invitations to every place I could think of hoping the many artists here on Dave's would crawl out of the woodwork. And they have! YEAH!!! You have had an excellent idea and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you! Let the partying begin!!!
Cactus, I do love strawberry pots. Mine are all boring terra cotta clay. Yours is gorgeous! Of course, when I'm finding them for next to nothing at Goodwills and thrift stores, I'm not going to complain about a little boring. I wonder if I could paint mine. (waybigo grin, knowing I don't have a kiln so the paint would stick). It would be worth re-painting them year after year if they'd look half as good as yours.
Cheryl, your bowl reminds me of ice. I love that tempered glass.
Knowing you all are big cobalt fans and also knowing that many of you work with kilns, I feel I should share a story with you. I bought one of those slumped bottles in cobalt blue. I have been using it as a spoon rest next to my stove. (Some of you may have heard this) On the day of Hillary's wedding, I was preparing Spaghetti noodles and had a really big pot on the stove. The fire was blazing trying to get the water to boil. The noodles went into the pot. A few minutes passed and I heard a loud POP and when I went to see what it was, the glass cooktop to my stove had shattered. I stood there watching it and listening to it for a long time. I wanted to sit on the floor and cry! All of these people were expecting to be fed though, so I took a deep breath and carried on with the plan. The glass held together, but my "new to me" stove was ruined! Later that day, my hubby was looking things over to try and determine what has caused it to shatter. That blue glass spoon rest was sitting at an angle close to the edge of the stove. The heat had built up under neath of it and radiated downward, causing the explosion of the glass.
My reason for telling you all this... if you have one of those bottles, don't put it close to your glass cooktop. It cost me $646 to replace the glass top. So the wedding that I'd spent less than $200 on got rather expensive because of a stupid error on my part.
Now, let's talk about something pleasant. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
9:47 PM Post #4145144
| Oh I almost forgot. Terri, that sign is awesome! Did you make it??? I really love the colors and the tools on there. What a broad spectrum of art that went into creating it. |
denimangle
Oakwood, TX
October 31, 2007
9:58 PM Post #4145197
| zenpotter,
I just love you 1 in 8 .. heres a little something to go along with it ..
This was made for a friend ... when she found out she had breast canser a few mons ago.
I can tell right now ill be spending a lot of time with a WOW look on my face everyone here has so much talent
Cheryl
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
10:04 PM |
