| Author | Content |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
06:56 PM Post #4197319
| Please Respect the following requests
1. Please do not show any art that has nudity in it. This was offensive to some in the past.
2. The cafe' is a vegaterian establishment. Please refrain from showing any pictures involving dead animals or discussing meat or meat products.
3. The most important one, IF ANYONE HAS A PROBLEM WITH WHAT IS POSTED ON HERE, CONTACT ME BY D-MAIL DIRECTLY. The cafe' is an environment to promote creation, expand the imagination and enjoy each other's conversations. When differences are aired for all to see people are turned off by the negative vibe. This is a postive place for positive thinkers who truly appreciate the beauty of art. ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE ANY D-MAILS YOU SEND ME. The purpose for D-mails is privacy. There is no reason to show everyone what was discussed other than to glorify oneself.
4. Finally, please attempt to put all the negative energy that was generated behind us. The future looks positive and we should all keep this in mind. This has been a fantastic thread and it has the potential to carry on for years.
@@@ I WILL POST THESE RULES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH NEW THREAD@@
*****WELCOME TO TERRICULTURE'S ARTISAN'S FLOWERPOT CAFE*****
We came from here http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/790127/
This message was edited Nov 16, 2007 3:01 PM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
November 15, 2007
07:15 PM Post #4197361
| Thank you for the welcome Terri.
Did you mean that you have seen my work here, or have you seen it somewhere else? |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 15, 2007
07:23 PM Post #4197382
| Welcome in jmcdowell!
I only meant that I had seen your work on here, and appreciated your wonderful artistic ability, I would only be able to dream of making such realistic masterpieces. |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
November 15, 2007
07:30 PM Post #4197404
| Oh ok. I have posted my art on some other sites in the past and thought maybe we had crossed paths before. :) |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
07:34 PM Post #4197418
| Hi all, well I experimented with flower arrangements last night, since Terri has been forcing it on me. I brought in a little arrangement for the tables. Not the greatest, but I sure did have fun doing it. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
07:36 PM Post #4197429
| And another. Not at cute as the first, but :^P if you don't like it. Just sit at another table. lol. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 15, 2007
07:41 PM Post #4197451
| jmcdowell
You are very welcome to join in with our cafe' gallery, please bring in your excellent work, and have a cofffee amongst other artisans. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 15, 2007
07:49 PM Post #4197488
| Lovely arrangements Traci, thankyou!
|
wrenwood
Deridder, LA
November 15, 2007
08:35 PM Post #4197685
| I had a piece of my wood art rejected from art gallery where I was a member. I took out the art and was later told by curator to bring it back.Art is art---No one in this world should be ashamed of the human body. When God created man and woman it was his greatest artistic endeavor.---Dean |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
09:00 PM Post #4197788
| I couldn't agree more wren!! I wonder Micheal Angelo's statue of David was created today, would it have to be removed? Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man? What about The Birth of Venus? Paintings usually start from sketches before becoming masterpieces. I will say no more on this subject. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 15, 2007
09:08 PM Post #4197820
| I didn't mean to offend anyone.
Annie is upset, I guess she thought she would hear some constructive advise and encouragement from the artisans.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
09:14 PM Post #4197852
| Tell Annie that I am amazed that a child of her age shows such great talent. She has a good role model. Also let her know, that people have different views on everything and we got side tracked from what we should have been discussing, a child artist with great potential, looking for critique from seasoned artists.
Annie, you are very impressive to be so young and I hope you continue to improve and work on this talent everyday!! Don't ever let anything get in your way of a dream. Pull you chin up and forge ahead. Please share some of your other art if you don't mind. Cut out a dress from a catalog and put it on the drawings for the time being. lol. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 15, 2007
09:31 PM Post #4197939
| Thankyou Traci, She's in bed now so I'll pass that on to her tomorrow. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 15, 2007
09:56 PM Post #4198049
| Please tell Anne that I am impressed with the variation of line and proportion. One of the hardest parts of the female body to draw is the breasts. It is hard to see them the way they are. For the most part they are not perky, but sag a bit. The one that is a side view is to upright, most are correct. One of the things about drawing that I have always said to my students is draw what you see not what you think things look like. She is doing a good job of this. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 15, 2007
11:13 PM Post #4198372
| Thankyou Zen, The one you mentioned , side view, her words were at the time, 'it's rubbish Mum'!!!!!!
Now she realises that it is still worthy for sketch book ideas, and she can see her improvement .
I will show her what you wrote tomorrow, thankyou very much. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 15, 2007
11:25 PM Post #4198425
| You are welcome. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 16, 2007
07:57 AM Post #4198995
| Good morning all, It's a cold morning here so we can use the fireplace today. And some hot tea, please.
I have a new paper work , Joan of Arc, 11" X 14", In the "Woman Warriors" series.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 16, 2007
08:00 AM Post #4198997
| I'll post another view so you can see the dimensional aspect. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 16, 2007
09:33 AM Post #4199238
| Very nice. I especially like the bold lines. I am glad you posted the second view with the dimensional aspect. I truly admire your work.
It is cold here today as well, 33º let's put another log on the fire. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
09:41 AM Post #4199264
| Good Morning, Semper. Wow, you got an early start today. Especially for your time zone. I love the, I guess 3 dimenisonal effect your art has. Does it have a particular name, such as Zen's Smoked Pottery? Oh, I hope it was Zen's. Anyway, it almost has a stained glass look to it. Is this in or going to be in a show?
It is pretty chilly out there today, so I made some wonderful coleus stew with autumn leaf garnish. I hope everyone enjoys!!
By the way, what all women are are you covering? I love the themes of your art. If themes is the right word. You cover the woman's struggle and triumph very well. I'll check in with everyone later. Here's the stew and I'll run get everyone something warm to drink... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
09:45 AM Post #4199271
| Morning Zen. Hot chocolate. Love the irony of the cup... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 16, 2007
11:22 AM Post #4199605
| Hey pupil, Thank you for the interest and questions. I'll try to answer quickly before the thread takes off. I use cut, folded, molded, shaped, distressed. etc. paper. I've even used the paper the dog chewed in one piece. Then I paint, cut and use graphite and colored pencils. When I put it all together I layer it so it is usually 3D. I kind of build the pieces like a sculpture or a building. I don't think my technique has a name but because most of it is on paper I do show also with the book art artists.
About 3-5 pieces from the Women Warriors series will be in a "Small Works" show in Dec. It depends on how many pieces I can finish to my satisfaction. The one I'm working on now is Athena because she represents war and wisdom, but she's not proceeding smoothly. I'll have to fight for this one to work. After that I'm open to many different directions .
Thanks Zen, I appreciate your comments.
And now you must all take away my tea cup and push me out the door so I can get to work. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
11:46 AM Post #4199716
| Here's a shove, but I have to say, I find it ironic that you are having a battle with Athena. I wonder who will win?
I know I kill everyone with questions, but did you come up with this technique on your own or have you been trained in it? It is interesting to me to see where ideas come from and how they come to fruition. I have so many ideas in my head but I am afraid I lost the key to the lock which allows them out.
Off to play in the yard. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 16, 2007
02:56 PM Post #4200431
| Hello Semper, Welcome in out of the cold. Thankyou for bringing in your 'Joan of Arc' , that sounds like a very interesting technique, building up the layers and very effective too. Beautiful work. I am very impressed with the quality of all artwork that we have here so far.
Hi Zen, I'm so glad you brought the fireplace in!! it's freezing today and it looks so cosy and warm in here now.
Thanks for the stew Traci... it's just what we need on an Autumn day.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
BjsBloomers
Lewiston, CA
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
04:04 PM Post #4200657
| Wow! Fun place. Been a member of DG for some time, just hadn't ventured off the plant forums. Art is my second (or 3rd) love. I'll be checking in, Thank-x Cala for the suggestion.
Bj |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
05:04 PM Post #4200844
| Well Bj, Your first must be plants, your second or third is art, what is the missing one? Glad you stopped in. Please visit often and contribute if you like. I am not an artisan, but still like to throw something in the mix every once in a while.
Here are some treats for the afternoon. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 16, 2007
06:23 PM Post #4201064
| Hello BjsBloomers and welcome to our cafe', we hope you like what you see and will come back and help us out with the cafe gardens sometime! Donations of plants and flowers are wanted and most welcome anytime! Have a look at Calalily's lovely watercolours in our gallery, while you are here. Thankyou for calling in.
Thankyou for the treat Traci, I'm sure I've gained weight in the last couple of weeks!
Here are the new clocks for the cafe.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
November 16, 2007
09:53 PM Post #4201718
| Semper, I love your paper sculpture. What kind of paper do you use? I'd love to hear about your technique. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
10:47 PM Post #4201940
| Bringing in a nightcap... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 16, 2007
10:54 PM Post #4201973
| bringing in a cocktail... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Lala_Jane
North West, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 17, 2007
12:05 AM Post #4202259
| I'm not bringing anything but I'll take one of each please. |
BjsBloomers
Lewiston, CA
(Zone 7b)
November 17, 2007
01:44 AM Post #4202450
| First is: yes, yard & plants, but it's a toss up between fishing & boating to art. We live in an area with many streams, rivers & lakes, ya just can't beat a great day fishing on a quiet lake!
Bj |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 17, 2007
12:21 PM Post #4203364
| Morning everyonne...Ohh LaLa, Wake up please!
Traci, I need some help please!...
I think Lala drank those nightcaps and cocktails far too quickly and I found her asleep under Wrenwoods table, luckily nothing is damaged and Zens shells are still looking pretty.
Bjs, thanks for calling in, as usual we have a slight drama going on in the cafe', but
we are dealing with it.!
Our cafe has beautiful gardens with outstanding sculptures, water features,and many quirky garden art pieces dotted about amongst our flowerbeds! We would very much like you to add to our collection here.
A coffee for Lala...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 17, 2007
01:26 PM Post #4203550
| Yawn and streeetch...Oops, little late coming in today. I will be out for most of today and tomorrow. The family is coming in to celebrate Teensy's birday...again. Thought I would share a little bit of what I have collected. As you all know I am not an artist but love art, in many forms. One of Mothers's dear friends does pottery in North Carolina. She has given me pieces over the years. Many small ones, just to add to the house. This is a littles series of small plaques to hang or set around. As I am in a new house, I haven't found their place yet, but I am working on it. Sorry for the camera quality. Mine is on it's last leg. New one should be here soon. YIPEE!!
The largest piece. It is about 4 x 6 inches
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 17, 2007
01:28 PM Post #4203552
| I may have underestimated its size a by a couple of inches. The next piece is a bit smaller. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 17, 2007
01:28 PM Post #4203554
| And the smallest... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 17, 2007
01:30 PM Post #4203558
| All together now...I don't think they were meant to be a group, but they work so well with each other. I hopefully will have some time later to share some more. Have fun without me today :^( 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
November 17, 2007
09:30 PM Post #4204967
| pupilpropogtr, thanks for showing your pottery. I think the threesome makes a pretty grouping. I have a few pieces of pottery that came from Seagrove NC. |
Mibus2
(Phyllis) Flint,, TX
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
02:29 AM Post #4205802
| Well gee miss a day and it is alot to catch up on LOL
lovely work here ladies and gee Missed the goodies.
now keep in mind they said on the radio this morning that between thanksgiving and new years a person puts on around 9 pounds form eating ...LOL |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 18, 2007
02:31 AM Post #4205804
| I have been hanging out in the dirty talk forum so much I am having trouble catching back up with all you artists. There are so many wonderful new things to see that I may need something fruity to drink while I stroll around. Terriculture, I could sure use one of those cocktails! I am gonna go stroll through the galleries now!
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
02:51 AM Post #4205826
| Good witching hour, Zazy.
Have just a sec to say hi, then I have to decorate the house for Teensy's Birthday Party tomorrow.
Here's something fruity for you so you don't get parched...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 18, 2007
03:17 AM Post #4205848
| Thanks, that really hit the spot! |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 18, 2007
08:27 AM Post #4206014
| Good morning again. I definitely need an extra cup of tea today to get started. I'm off early to the shore. I just wanted to respond to jmcdowell and pupil on the new project. First pupil, that was a very insightful comment on the "Athena" battle. I'll have to report that the direct attack went all in Athena's favor, but I was able to capture 2 mistakes that have real potential. The technique is a combination of many other paper arts and actually anything that works at the moment. I push the materials to the breaking point and then a little past . I then try to recover it in the hopes that the process will reveal something new.
I think the tiles are quite beautiful pupil.
terri, the frothy concoction in the black and white cups tasted as good as it looked. very dramatic, you really outdid yourself on this one.
The photo is Athena? I still have more work on this one, it's just tacked on to the wall.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 18, 2007
08:49 AM Post #4206047
| So happy I found this cafe and so nice that it's open 24/7. I am sick, have a very bad sore throat and need something warm with honey and lemon. May I please sit at the table with the bird tray and tiny arrangement. I love the picotee pink and white flower. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
09:24 AM Post #4206107
| Hey Mittsy, so glad you dropped in. I am sorry, but I am flying through. Teensy's big birthday party today.
Semper, don't even have time to look. I'll be back this evening.
TERRRIIIII...HELP. Please go to the other flowerpot. I am about to get pictures. Karma, if you are lurking, come quickly. I bought WAY TO MANY FLOWERS AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!
Have a good day all.
Tea...This was all I could find in the kitchen. Hope you enjoy.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 18, 2007
11:01 AM Post #4206483
| Hi dahtzu, I heard you have some crazy frogs, I'd love to see them! Thanks for popping in.
Hello Mibus2! nice to see you! We don't have thanksgiving here, do you decorate the house for the occasion like we do at christmas?
Semper, glad you enjoyed the coffee! Thankyou for bringing your ARTWORK, fabulous, I will make sure it goes in the Semper gallery! we need lots more in here!!!
Welcome Mittsy, I'm so glad you found our little cafe' hangout, enjoy our refreshments and great ART.(sorry no lemons)!
Traci, very nice pottery tiles, thanks for showing us. If you are wondering what to do with your flowers...
BRING them in!!!!
CrazyZanyHair! Lovely to see you, I'm working on your next makeover, I was thinking, blue hair? What's all this about
'dirty' talk forum'?
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 18, 2007
01:40 PM Post #4206971
| Dropping by to see if all is well now. Hope the cafe is
back in working order.
Making cookies, hope to be back soon with a batch for everyone.
KM |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 18, 2007
02:00 PM Post #4207003
| Ohh Wuvie, cookies, yummy! I'm looking forward to those. Last time there was none left when I came in.
I have I big cookie we can share , until Wuvie gets back!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 18, 2007
02:23 PM Post #4207052
| Dirty talk is the compost and soil forum where we talk a whole lot about hot stuff, cold stuff and a lot of other rot... we get down and dirty...so to speak ;~) |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 18, 2007
02:36 PM Post #4207086
| Thanks Zany, I understand what you mean now!! I just started a compost bin this year, I can't wait for the good stuff to be ready.
|
Mibus2
(Phyllis) Flint,, TX
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
03:03 PM Post #4207144
| Hey all I thought of saying morning but I know that it is not morning here in Texas and it isn't' morning in other places too and it could be evening or the next day already some places ...LOL..so Hey all it is.
Terri to be honest at one time I used to decorate alot for holidays but not so much anymore.
kinda hard to be in the mood when there is only hubby and I here now ..my son (18) came to Texas with us but as of 6:15 this evening he will be on his way back to Illinois. long story ..so for this turkey year I'm not sure what we will be doing other then just another day. I don't know if my oldest girl that lives down here will even be off to be able to come out. If she is then yeah I will be doing some nosh other wise will just be some simple things
Since the move I have yet to get a new tree for Christmas to have to put up as I know my folks will be here as they are stopping by on their way to the Mission Texas area where they go for the month of January.
Love the flower arrangements you do though and some day we will have to Chin Wag a bit more as my mothers family came from england and I would love to be able to put actual names and towns with the family tree I have as I know alot of the ones listed are now past and new generations are in place.
Zany - Any I guess I need to come talk dirty with ya I started a compost pile and am trying a new thing I found online called bokashi composting ...if you go to emamerica.com they tell about the stuff there along with EM-1...wanted to find something to help with gardening in Texas since I don't have "dirt" I have sand and clay.
Toodle pip for now.
This message was edited Nov 18, 2007 1:06 PM |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 18, 2007
03:24 PM Post #4207204
| Hi Mibus2, It's 7.10pm here, Good evening to you.
It's very interesting about your Mum's family, do you know if they were Northerners?!!
I have never heard of bokashi, so I'll have to check that out.
Thankyou for the compliments with my flowers, I'm glad you enjoy them.
Enjoy your thanksgiving whatever you do! Annie will fly the nest next year if she gets a place at University, so I'm preparing myself for that. Where do all the years go?! Toodles
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 18, 2007
04:12 PM Post #4207296
| Mibus2, come on over and talk Microbial Rotology any time! That black gold you get would have your sand and clay in great shape with a little compost and maybe a few lasagna beds.
|
Mibus2
(Phyllis) Flint,, TX
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
05:59 PM Post #4207553
| I don't know for sure ... I do know my great grandmother was born in Devonshire england march 10, 1865 Ada James
She married John Pengelly Tredennick/Tredinnick at the age of 29 and they left for America at Torquary Devonshire (the English Rivera)
The spelling of the last name did change when they got here but I do know there are connections in both.
My 2 great aunts used to travel to England and visit family there but when they went to the nursing home and passed one of the brohters started tossing things out so I have no info other then a newspaper clippings that gives the info I just gave you...her bible , the hand written family tree and the family reunion book
Any yes I do need to get over there I have done a lil lasagna on the bed in front of the house this fall.
|
BjsBloomers
Lewiston, CA
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
07:35 PM Post #4207833
| Hi Zany! I haven't seen you since some of the DGers met for that Eureka garden tour! How ya been?
Bj |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 18, 2007
07:45 PM Post #4207859
| Hello Bj! I have been fine. Enjoying the fall weather and cooking up a huge batch of compost. How about you? All well on your front? How's that puppy doing? Although I guess he's not a pup anymore.
Brenda
This message was edited Nov 18, 2007 3:47 PM |
BjsBloomers
Lewiston, CA
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
08:18 PM Post #4207974
| Brenda, She's not a pup any more, she's 3 & has had a litter of 6 pups herself, of which I kept two (what was I thinking?) Zoeie Bean & Princess Booboo are about 8 months old & make me laugh everyday.
So this is where you are hangin out these days, on the Artisans Forum. I like it here, so guess I'll be seeing you 'round!
Bj |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 18, 2007
08:25 PM Post #4208002
| Yes, they can sure brighten our days can't they! They have some amazing talent here so I have to keep watching to see what they will create next. Enjoy and I'll see ya around. |
wrenwood
Deridder, LA
November 18, 2007
10:06 PM Post #4208373
| Anyone see something beside a chunk of wood. Let the creative juices go. Give me some ideas.---Dean 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 18, 2007
10:24 PM Post #4208431
| I see a candlestick, a hanger for a mobile or wind chime, Add heads and you have twining snakes... |
wrenwood
Deridder, LA
November 18, 2007
10:48 PM Post #4208506
| Dean taking notes |
Mibus2
(Phyllis) Flint,, TX
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
11:12 PM Post #4208577
| first thought is wisteria and soaking it in water to soften it to use as a handle for a basket ...LOL
why? cause that is what I have done with the vines.
take the vines off the branch and put tapered candles in there instead.
If you have more like that you could take the vines off or cut the branch out and use all the twisted vines for a mobile and the branch if you can keep it whole too as the hanger ...kinda thinking with what Zany said just more detail there ...LOL
|
Mibus2
(Phyllis) Flint,, TX
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
11:39 PM Post #4208659
| Hey Zany is there a certain thread on the composting I should go to for starters? |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 19, 2007
12:03 AM Post #4208699
| I started this thread http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/784845/ and have gotten a whole lot of really good information from our resident experts. We have been a bit silly there at times and it is geared to beginners so if you are looking for more technical info there are several others that are a bit more serious and technical in nature. |
Lala_Jane
North West, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 19, 2007
06:41 AM Post #4209036
| Dean how big is that stick/branch? It's a very interesting piece with the vine winding around it, but I can't help but wonder what the wood itself would look like if the vine was removed. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
06:28 PM Post #4211236
| Be back in about an hour, but I see the snake from the garden of Eden.
|
wrenwood
Deridder, LA
November 19, 2007
08:53 PM Post #4211791
| It is app. 4ft. long. tree is tallow and vine muscadine. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 20, 2007
02:11 AM Post #4212768
| Well, that was a looong hour. Sorry I am just getting back. This weekend was extremely crazy, but life is back to normal, well to MY normal.
Amazing, there are 66 post and 558 views. So, all you lurkers, come on out and join!! Even if you aren't artistic, like me, you can enjoy a chat, see some great art, have a nice warm drink, eat something from the cafe' or that WUVIE brought in, or even post pics of original art you have been given or purchased. I have some wonderful pieces I will be showing off.
Semper, for a battle she is winning, sure looks like you are not defeated yet. I see rage, anger and strength in her, which I imagine the goddess of war would have. You have captured that very well, if that is what you are going for (I am definitely not an art expert. lol). I can't wait to see an update on her. How is it going now?
Terri, as usual, you did fantastic. When is Zany getting new hair. I believe it is time for a makeover.
Wren, now I see a dancer. Head at the top, body twined aroud tree and legs doing an arabesque. Funny, I had to check my spelling as usual and went to the dictionary.com website. This is how it described an arabesque:
1. a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif.
2. a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other leg and arm extended behind.
3. a short, fanciful musical piece, typically for piano.
4. any ornament or ornamental object, as a rug or mosaic, in which flowers, foliage, fruits, vases, animals, and figures are represented in a fancifully combined pattern.
I find that a little ironic for the chose of pose, especially #1 & 4.
Hello to everyone else. Wuvie, would love some cookies!! I have gorged myself of peach pies my grandmother gave me at Teensy's birthday. They are my favorite and she brought us (ME!) two plates full.
I brought some left over arrangements from Teensy's birthday to put in the cafe'. If you noted above, I was in a bit of a panic looking for Terri to help. I bought tons of flowers and had no idea what to do with them. Then, lucky me, pulled out my back and arrangements were the last thing on my mind. Thirty minutes before people arrived, I threw these together. These are my third attempt at floral arrangement, thanks to the encouragement at the cut flowers forum. Oh, these pics were taken four hours later (have to give some excuse). They are a bit droopy.
The first I am happy with. I even tied the bows!! I tie my shoes backwards, so that alone was a huge accomplishment.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 20, 2007
02:13 AM Post #4212773
| Another I had on the other bar. The stupid flowers didn't come with any greenery but this monkey grass and I had no time to go find any in the yard. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 20, 2007
02:14 AM Post #4212776
| I had this on one of the tables. I used the plop method. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 20, 2007
02:15 AM Post #4212779
| We have all boy neighbors, so Teensy has learned to adapt. This is her playing football with them at the party. She's got the 3 point stance down pat.
I'll see all tomorrow. Hope you have a creative day!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 20, 2007
02:31 AM Post #4212800
| Look at that, our first female NFL player!
Hey I use the plop design all the time! |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 20, 2007
08:44 AM Post #4213063
| Maybe she will be a quarterback. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 20, 2007
10:12 AM Post #4213297
| Good morning all, this snow is what greeted me yesterday morning. Hope everyone is warm and comfortable today. Lots of ginger-garlic miso soup (miso can replace chicken stock with the same healing properties for vegetarians) is good for colds or a tea with ginger, honey, lemon,and cayenne pepper ( very spicy and a real eye opener).
Although a bit of sunshine from the daisy cookies should fix all ailments just fine.
Teensy has a big personality that comes through in the photo. She reminds me of a smaller version of the child actress who played the child lead in "Little Miss Sunshine". Definitely not a child's movie though, wonderfully off beat and maybe a bit controversial for some.
Hmmm...wrenwood (wonderful table btw) I've saved similar vine entwined "sticks" and used them as a base for mobiles as previously mentioned by Zanymuse or collected a group of them and lashed them to longer limbs for a rustic trellis. I'd like to see what you come up with.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 20, 2007
02:11 PM Post #4214107
| Hey nice to see someone else get the first snow first for a change. We may get some on Thursday if it gets cold enough.
That soup sounds good I really like miso soup. Do you have a recipe? |
cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
November 20, 2007
08:12 PM Post #4215233
| We got some snow (long gone now) on Saturday. I'd like the recipe for that soup, too! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 20, 2007
10:53 PM Post #4215781
| Hi all, hope you had a good day, snow aside. I haven't seen the white stuff in years, knock on wood. I do like to have one good snow, but after that I am ready for it to be gone. If a flurry even drops down hear, the world stops. We don't know how to handle it. It is like the aliens invaded and everyone is dumbstruck.
Semper, you are the third person to say that about Teensy. She likes to perform for people also. I have wanted to see that movie since it came out. I hear it is wonderfully offbeat, which makes it all the better. The photograph is beautiful, just keep the white stuff up north please. Ditto on the miso soup. How is Athena coming? Any progress?
Zen, what have you been up to? Sculpting I am sure. What are you currently working on? I imagine we could at least talk about it. lol.
CACTUS, where have you been?? I have some wonderful cacti ? I would like to have identified. I need to get some pics to show. I have one that is amazing and don't even know if it is a cactus, succulent or ?? I got it at a round robin about 1 1/2 months ago and it got stuck in a corner in some water. I found it last week when I finally cleaned up the garage/overwinter area and everything with it was dead. This thing was huge and very healthy. Very unusual looking plant.
I received the most wonderful gift, well Teensy did, for her birthday. It is a simple quilt full of ancestry. I will get some pics and how it was made for later.
Here is some more of the pottery I have from my mother's friend. These are some little cups she made. I love the coloring. There are four, but one was being used as a vase (my mother would kill me if she knew). I think most of the pieces I have are slough, but I still find them lovely. Who could turn away free art??
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 20, 2007
10:55 PM Post #4215785
| Wow, I love the idea of a Wisteria basket!
Could I be so bold as to beg for the soup recipe on the
Recipe forum, too?
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/recipes/all/
Mmm, soup and cold weather! Many thanks!
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 20, 2007
11:02 PM Post #4215807
| WUVIE, not going to say anything except the first thing that caught my eye was the pesto cheese log.
Have a great evening!! |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
November 21, 2007
10:58 AM Post #4217025
| Anyone like to try a piece of my Rock Candy?
What a delightful day this is going to be! I see Arizona Cactus Flower tea and raspberry scones on the menu.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 21, 2007
10:59 AM Post #4217031
| Nothing to add right now, but I am lurking. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 21, 2007
11:01 AM Post #4217036
| Good morning all, I'm glad to see the snow has melted. I'd be happy to post a miso soup recipe but can you wait a few days? I'll have to go back and get measurements since I cook the way I do art, learn the basics then go exploring. I'm always stuck when someone likes a certain dish because I never know which version they tried.
pupil, Athena is almost finished, she got greyer, sharper and more metallic. She might need a helmet. I have 2 more moving along nicely, but I'm not sure who they are yet. Maybe Ishtar, or Neith or Morrighan? edited to ask if anyone has suggestions for names of warrior woman. Right now I'm reaching back into myth and ancient religions.
Those are pretty cups to pour our morning tea into.
Since we are spending more time inside maybe a fern terrarium would be a good project for the cafe. Someone besides me will have to look after it. My indoor ferns always look very ragged after awhile. These have just been repotted so we can hope for the best.
This message was edited Nov 21, 2007 10:41 AM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 21, 2007
11:08 AM Post #4217062
| Nice ferns, I won't offer to take charge of them, I do best with indoor cactus. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 21, 2007
02:27 PM Post #4217695
| Hello everyone,
Welcome Aguane and Thankyou for the rock candy, very creative!
Traci, your arrangemwnts are very pretty and colourful, thankyou for brightening up the cafe and doing such a good job! Sorry I haven't had a chance to call in, I've been really busy at work and parents evening etc.
Semper, we haven't had any snow here yet, although it is expected at the end of the week. I love soup, just what we need at this time of year.
Wrenwood, How thick is the log? I was thinking, carving holes for small plant pots and make a garden feature, or standing it upright and making a bead tree!
This is just a flying visit, I'm leaving some wine for 'Happy Hour' ...cheers everyone!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
TARogers5
Kingston, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 21, 2007
02:41 PM Post #4217730
| Traci stopping by for a cup of coffee. Maybe can get a bit of expertise on something.
Wanting to make a concrete floating Island for my pond and need to start learning on how to make it look like real rock. The order of applying colors, do you start with dark or light and work out to the last color.
Tanzy reminds me of my grand daughter. Rough as the boys. |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
November 21, 2007
04:14 PM Post #4218023
| Hey Ted,
It sounds like you are planning on using a paint for the island? I don't have much experience with stain, but I know all about faux finishing.
Of course it depends on the type of rock that you are trying to mimic, but for a natural look, I would start with the lighter color. Once it has dried you can use a somewhat diluted wash of the dark to enhance the irregularities of the concrete and bring out a texture. Once that is done you can add more color for veining etc. ( I would use a soft sea sponge). Then I would use some more of the wash to knock the color back a bit and add more depth to the finish. You could also use a bit of the light color and make another wash in some small areas to give it a chalky look like some stone has.
My best suggestion would be to really study a natural stone and see if you can determine the best way to apply the layers.
-James |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 21, 2007
07:18 PM Post #4218440
| Just dropping off a plop bouquet. And this is with my laptop. Yeah, I have XP, no more Vista! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
wrenwood
Deridder, LA
November 21, 2007
09:34 PM Post #4218834
| Pouring rain here with more in forecast over next week. Planted between 800 and 1000 flats of fall color plants so far.Rich people amaze me. They find out how many flats so and so planted and I want 10 more flats.---Ok ---as long as they are happy--I guess.---Dean No idea why this is on artisan. Been a long day. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 22, 2007
09:55 AM Post #4219819
| Falls over we have snow on the ground this morning. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 22, 2007
11:30 AM Post #4220049
| Soooo weird. I did a long post last night and created a new thread. Wonder where it went. I'll have to fix it when I get back.
Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday everyone. See you in a couple of days!! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 22, 2007
11:31 AM Post #4220051
| Here's the link to the new thread. Now where did that message go???
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/792328/ |
