Full of character

Aren't these rabbits and other friends pretty funny? They are for a sewing swap that a group of us Julie Arkell worshippers from a few years ago in France are in. It's taking a long time to pass around the sewing squares, but I am sure it will be worth it.



I really enjoyed testing week at school this year because I managed to create all these doodle characters. You should try it. Very amusing. Some came out bad, but mostly fun, fun, fun. Which one do you like best?




Back in New York for a visit. It is always a fun time. Have not had any pizza, but have scarfed away many other delicacies. Can't wait to try my crack pie from the Milk Bar. Yes it is really called crack pie( not to be confused with the crack cookies at Trader Joes during the holidays). One whole day left for more adventures. Have to go. Be back soon.

April almost full

Hello Blog Friends,
Sunday is here and the work week shall begin soon. We need two Sundays in every week.
Yesterday was the Italian Festival. Lori and I finally found our friend Antoinette while walking around. It was great to see her again. Had some delicious fresh mozzarella cheese at the festival. Look how nice Lori was to duck so I look like the tallest in our bunch.



We have been so busy with clay at school that my kiln could no longer take it and had a breakown. I hope I can get it fixed. Some of these fourth grade desserts are really good.





Hmm, not much else to report. I guess this was a quickie. Thanks for seeing me. Xxoo

Springfull

Vermont was quite cold, but fun. I got my share of maple products as well as granola and bagels- and new boots that I found on sale. I really like them, but have not yet figured out how to walk down the stairs in them. Weird.
Look at these demo paintings I made for fifth grade:



I really like how they came out. I just used one color tempera paint and black and white for each. I couldn't stop painting while the students were painting their own.



I am bugged that I couldn't capture the beautiful blue colors of Lake Champlain and the mountains no matter how hard I tried.
I guess I don't have too much news. Cross your fingers I'm okay...had a high score on a blood test indicating possible problems in the liver. Further work to be done...
I am miffed... Have not come across my beloved jasmine yet. At least there has been some wisteria. Let me know of you have sighted any jasmine in your area. Send a photo.
Xxoo T

Restful

Hurrah, spring break is here and a little warmer weather too. So far vacation has been a dream. I plan to make cinnamon scones today to top off a great weekend.



Hope to teach myself to crochet this week. No giggling from my art gals. I know it's a long shot...but you never know...
Looks like I am going to have a Bama daughter. Not sure how that happened.
My Wednesday future:


Well I don't think it's still this snowy in Vermont, but there are going to be some wet toes involved. What's a bootless girl to do? Don't think my cowgirl boots will work out too well. Oh well it's going to be great- friends, fresh maple syrup and homemade bagels. Can't wait. Ta ta mon amies.

Springfull

Seems like someone has blogitis. Sorry once again for my delay. Here are the finished pieces I glazed. They came out a little dull, but not bad.



I haven't been working on as much art as I wish. Distracted by watching season three of Downton Abbey and decluttering.
Spring is on its way and Charleston is starting to look the part.



Love these treses and the old limbs. Excited about going to Vermont soon to see some friends. I don't think the trees will look like this, but I do hope to do some maple sap gathering and boiling. Yum, fresh sugar on snow.



Some of these wire Calder sculptures came out pretty cool. It was a fun class project.


Well off to another episode of Downton Abbey. Thanks for visiting. Xxoo

Clayfully

Hello hello,
Where is the sunshine and warm weather? Where is my beloved summer?
Question...I have three personal days I want to use on a mini vacation but can not afford to fly across any oceans. Where do you think I should go? Please share.



I have had some fun this week painting on pottery pieces. This one is called black outline is NOT always a good idea. Agg.



I cannot wait to see how they turned out tomorrow when I open the kiln. It's always a surprise. These pictures are pre-glaze firing. I have been very brave this year offering clay lessons to every grade (except kindergarten from he@#). The students have really created some nice pieces.
Working on another large painting and so far I like it. Maybe it will be ready by my next blogging.
Ciao all

Half a weekend left...

Back for more blogging. This is my 16x20 painting. Still working on it a bit. Not sure about all the cluster things in the background. Too many? Too weird? Other suggestions?
Today I managed to spend most of the day working in my journal and on this painting. (also made some baked tofu)



Having no school tomorrow has really been a blessing, giving me some free time.
Tomorrow I hope to go through a huge stack of magazines( no, not that stack Kelly)
and color in another journal page.


These are some first graders showing off their clay hearts. It's an undertaking working with clay with my class numbers and time limits, but they love it. I have really enjoyed working with fourth grade this past week. They are making wire sculptures based on Alexander Calder's work.


Well off I frolic to cook up my kale, onion, and farro for dinner. Tra la la.