First workshop in the new studio.

Art : Drawing; Painting; Fiber; Etc., Workshops

After removing the divider wall I had put in previously, and rearranging my supplies, I was ready for the first felting workshop in my new studio. With a heater, electricity, hot and cold running water and a microwave, we had all the conveniences of being in the house.

It was a pleasure meeting Diane and she worked on a beautiful merino wool and silk scarf using the soft felting technique. The little locks of wool she added along the edges were from a different type of sheep I dyed last season..

Challenge: Day 2

Art : Drawing; Painting; Fiber; Etc.

Using the pens and pencils I used to save for my grandkids when they come over, today, I continue playing with lines and color on card stock 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Below is the image before any editing.

Then I tweaked my drawing in the edit section on my phone, see below.

Kind of fun.

Below is the same picture using “dramatic cool” filter.

Then a filter for less color.

And now black-and-white.

Playing around with photos of my drawings is pretty fun!

Below is the picture I drew yesterday after tweaking it in the editing department.

New Years Resolution

Art : Drawing; Painting; Fiber; Etc., Artists I Admire

Art every day. Some kind of art. Any art. Here is my fun for today!!!

I like it.

I got the idea from MarmaladeRose. I just discovered her today while I was looking at Pinterest. She’s a fiber artist and does amazing work!

You can find Marmalade Rose at marmaladerose.com

“Ginger bread“ house party for kids (and adults)!

fun for kids, Homeschool Fun

The gram cracker “gingerbread” houses are constructed ahead of time so the icing can dry and the house structure will be firm before the party. Royal icing is used for construction because it holds the parts firmly while constructing and also once dry.

The recipe I used called for two egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1 pound of powdered sugar. Beat the egg whites first until stiff and foamy. Then add the cream of tartar and powdered sugar and beat for a long time until stiff peaks form. Cover the unused icing with plastic wrap so no air will get to it. If it starts to dry it will become crunchy and clog up your decorating tips. Recipes for royal icing can also be found online.

Buying candy for the party is a lot of fun. I always look for small candies that can be used repeatedly on small houses.

Here are some examples of what the kids and adults made at our last party for Kevin and Melanie’s kids.

Decorating the yard is important too.

Half walls in the art studio

About Michele, Building Cool Stuff, Making a Cottage Art Studio

As I was beginning to plan where to put all my shelves in the art studio, I realized I didn’t have enough wall space. I decided to build a wall between the two halves of the studio to give me room for all my hanging shelves. I didn’t like how closed off it felt, however, so I cut a large opening in the wall at eye level to open up the space.

Since that leaves me only half a wall when I needed a whole wall, I’m also putting half a wall between the breeze through and the far section of studio. That will allow me to mount all my shelves and still have a view of the entire studio as well as the horse corral and yard.

I thought I would be done with my studio before Thanksgiving but, as I should have known, projects always take 2 to 4 times longer than expected.