Rain Rain Go AWAY!

I know that rain is going to happen and it is necessary. After a Spring rain you notice how green everything is, how a flower grows 2 inches. But....I am not sure a rainy day does much for me personally. I am sleepy and even sad.

I thought I would catch up on reading some blogs and then I read a depressing one about people knocking off this artists work and how it is causing her to change her style. And...I think we all have felt that from time to time. She has a good following. I wonder maybe her sales are affected by being knocked off. Maybe that is the issue. But just the current climate. I know I am not buying anything right now just trying to catch up. Tired of being so bogged down.

I hung out with my friend Beth yesterday and she showed me how to do SOLDER jewelry. Not too bad the hardest part is trying to get the ring onto the top. You need to have about 5 hands and 3 of them should have grip but no feeling since the glass gets hot and I had to touch it not once but twice. I am a slow learner. It is definately something that practice makes perfect. Enjoyed it though.

Well.....until next time.

re: Last Saturday at Art Cafe Saturday

I am all about supporting local businesses and Jeff at JS Reutz Cafe graciously let us use his cafe to sell our wares Saturday. I think it is a good way to connect with other artists and have a good lunch at the same time. Our next event is Saturday June 27th. We are hoping to fill the entire cafe with artists so if you know of an artist please respond to this blog posting. Of course I was the one behind the camera and didn't take a photo of myself. Oh well... This is Candice McDonald, Illustrator. Her website is http://www.cordialkitten.com/ Her work is oh so sweet, like she is.
Old neighbors from Cottage Home where I just moved from having some lunch. It was good to see Dawn and Rob. Thanks for coming!

Mary O'Neil makes beaded jewelry and book makers. She uses many varied materials from rolled paper beads to charms and more. For more info contact me and I will forward on her info. Allison Ford makes these great wooden rings, earring, pendants etc. Her website is www.studioamf.com She is also part of the Indy Craft Mafia.

Lindsey Lord is a fairly new Crafter and is making these very nice pleated bags. I traded some rings for a nice gray jersey scarf. Her wesbite is www.wix.com/lindseylord/designs

Mike Altman the master of all things Cardboard. Check out his site www.mikealtman.com

My friends from Cottage Home Barb and Maribeth. Mary Jane is in the background. I love that they came out for the first Art Cafe Saturday. This is an event that we will hopefully build on. We have 3 more coming up this year. The cafe did well and some of us sold stuff.

Visual FRINGE

I am in charge of the Visual FRINGE part of the iNDY FRINGE festival here in Indianapolis, IN. The application is online at www.indyfringe.org I would encourage anyone who wants to be a part of to enter. Even if you live out of town or out of state or the country for that matter. If you have any questions about this event just comment on this blog posting. I hope you all will consider being a part of this event. We are interested in any media but know if you make bags for example you might want to make an extraordinary bag. Over the top! Also, the bag will probably be hung on the wall as well. I am sure there will be alot of chatter on my blog in the future about the FRINGE! Come and Join me!

Stray Goose,Cross,Cheesecake and Old Friends...

Another week of scattered thoughts and being unorganized with my time. But, I feel I am turning the corner. I did spend all morning online looking for opportunties for the summer. Anyone who lives in the Midwest and knows of a good show...I would love to know about it. Even, if I have missed the deadline there is always next year.

This GOOSE likes Jo Ann Fabric's more than I do. I heard from an employee who was walking by as I clicked away that he visits everyday.

Earlier, I shared my Mom's cross she made for her church. They asked folks to make a cross that shows what you are passionate about. Of course Dori had to be a part of things. I think I may have mentioned my button obsession....

I met Angie and my Mom for lunch and we got a free piece of Cheesecake. Now this is a TRUE piece of art. I asked them do you want me to have the waiter take a picture of us and they weere NO the cheesecake. YUMMMMY!

Even though I am the only OLD one. These are old friends of mine. We had such a nice evening of catching up and chinese. Becky, Leslie and well me. We will do it again soon.

Ed and I were coming home from meeting his family in Avon when I remembered that they were moving a scuplture from the Indianapolis Museum of Art to IUPUI. So we parked the car and looked for it in the sky. Ed took these photos with his phone. It was crazy seeing it come in. It hovered over Herron School of Art for awhile almost like it wanted to be there with the other scupltures but then made it's way to it's perch. Other folks were there (not many though) including a reporter from Channel 6 news told us that the Museum spent $11,000- for the move of this piece. In the air!

On it's perch!

The pilot dropping the cables that they used to transport the sculpture. Not sure I will ever see this again in my lifetime. Just wanted to share.

WHY????

Why is it when you have lots of time to work you aren't inspired to work. Then when you are so covered up and busy, you think of all the things you wish you had time to do even though there is no way possible you could do them then. Then when you have the time to do them you don't. So that says it. I am so happy that it is SPRING. Love my new studio space although it is quickly being filled with art that needs to be listed on etsy. Just having a really hard time getting started. So....I am in the process of making a dress/shift sort of thing and will post some photos of it in process. So far I have the material and I am cutting out the pattern. Hopefully this will get me the swift kick I need. Happy SPRING!

SALE on www.jennyelkins.etsy.com

I have a lot of stock. Many original collages that I would LOVE to sell. So I have listed 5 so far. All have been marked down, 50% off. More to come. Take a look.....www.jennyelkins.etsy.com