Life After Dark

Built in the late 1800s, this was part of a hotel complex in the Adirondacks. Across the lawn is the best view of the full moon, special because the sky is clear. Up here, weather changes by the minute.
 

Full Moon Part 1 of 2

There will be two super moons this month, a truly rare occasion. This print from my workshop at Pacific Northwest Art School seems to illustrate that with two full moons and their risings. The work from that class was so clear and vibrant. True printmaking. 
 

Next Door Neighbors

I'm staying next door to a sweet, small house with a big pedigree. Located in the Adirondacks, this cottage was designed my Stanford White, a renowned architect. His works are monumental, but seems that he did some small favors as well. I'm sure the client was renowned, too.
 

Working in the Round

I'm tasked with getting floral chandeliers for this wedding, and I've got help. It is also nice to be on a vacation of sorts, with beautiful surrounds and decent weather. We'll be encircled.
 

Packing

In a week, I've got a wedding to go to. A friend is picking up the cake I've made, as I won't be able to transport them. To help her navigate, I've made boxes to travel them, just like an art handler would do. So, always document with a photo, right?
 

On the Wall

 After I've squared it and trimmed, it's always nice to see it again in the whole. I've spent a lot of time peering at the close-ups when quilting it, and now it's back to the full view. 

Need a Trim?

Although I've got a 6' long metal ruler (the red one) it's not long enough to mark the entire width. So, I've married a long metal ruler to that edge and will switch from one to the other to cut the trim mark on this piece. And, happy to have a table in the new studio long enough to make the job easier.
 

Under the Needle

It took a few sessions, but this latest piece is now quilted. Next trim, then finish. I'm gearing up for a solo show set for late August. More on that later, of course. Just feels good to have this part done. Buy, oh, I've not got a name!
 

Home Just Keeps On

The blooms didn't wait for me to return, they plantings here are getting copious amounts of rain. We've yet to have the brown grass, so my first order of business was to cut the grass. I love how everything is green, and these pale pink althea have become a favorite. 
 

Lest You Think

Should you think I lead that glorious life of travel to exotic places, I want you to take in my latest "sleepover" in the Detroit Airport. Delayed flight means my connection goes out the next day. So, here's a view, spooky for sure, of the way to the tunnel to access the B Concourse. I slept elsewhere, eeeek. 

Kind of GoodBye Wave

You can see that the stuff on the tables is full of things to try for printing in this workshop. Sometimes it gets mixed up, and we print ourselves. Most of all, we just have a great time experimenting. My thanks and a wave ta-ta to all the fine folks who joined me for the week's workshop in Coupeville at PNWAS.