Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Something is happening that's sure and maybe by tomorrow I will figure out how to add a photo from my new Mac's camera to this blog! What a cold, gray, windy day here! We went bowling and I haven't done that since the 70's! Jacob wanted to see how different real bowling was from playing on the Wii.I think he was surprised. I will post pictures once I figure this all out. For now - goodnight!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Spring Has Sort of Arrived!
Do not get me wrong, I love spring! Not nearly as much as I love cold, winter days but I certainly love it more than the hot, dry days of August! Not much change here in the weather from yesterday to today though.... still very windy and wet!
Of course, from time to time an artist needs new supplies and although I do not splurge on them very often; ( I do have my favorite old standbys ) I did pick up just a few new things to work with.I bought some packages of assorted papers to paint up and draw " artist's trading cards ". Artists trade them around the world through the mail, magazines and the internet. I used to do a similar thing with postcards in the 1990's. I forgot how difficult it is though to work so small. I like big in my works. Now I must think little and still do a good piece. Ahhh, the fun I will have tis spring!
With the spring comes an exciting change to my studio. A new work table! It is one Andrea picked up for me from Costco and it has a heavy duty work top of wood and steel legs. Nice and sturdy for me to do silverwork on! What a great friend!
Of course, from time to time an artist needs new supplies and although I do not splurge on them very often; ( I do have my favorite old standbys ) I did pick up just a few new things to work with.I bought some packages of assorted papers to paint up and draw " artist's trading cards ". Artists trade them around the world through the mail, magazines and the internet. I used to do a similar thing with postcards in the 1990's. I forgot how difficult it is though to work so small. I like big in my works. Now I must think little and still do a good piece. Ahhh, the fun I will have tis spring!
With the spring comes an exciting change to my studio. A new work table! It is one Andrea picked up for me from Costco and it has a heavy duty work top of wood and steel legs. Nice and sturdy for me to do silverwork on! What a great friend!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
NEW BLOG!
To see the blog that I am writing for our local newspaper: www.ptleader.com, click on BLOGS on the left hand side and then click on my name, Lois Venarchick. Let me know what you're thinking! have agreat day, Lois
My cold seems to be going away and finally, my energy levels are coming back to normal. At least normal for me! I have been cleaning and rearranging my studio and now I figure I just need more flat surfaces to work on. What I really desire is a bigger studio! Who would have thought that I would need a place to work in bigger than the house I lived in for nearly 19 years! Pictures will show up here soon. I promise!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Here is yet another snow picture of the path that winds to the studio down the side of the house. My very orange plus six other colors house. All this color makes me smile on the grayest of days. Enough already though, spring begins Friday so no more snow! 
Exciting news today arrived via email. I was approved or rather my idea was accepted for an on line blog with our local newspaper, the Port Townsend Leader.( ptleader.com ) This means I get to writte a blog on artists in PT and have it posted on line. I feel like Lois Lane in the Superman stories or maybe cub reporter Jimmy Olsen! Stop the presses! Can that be said anymore as presses around the country ARE stopping? Maybe it's " stop that net " or" don't push that send button! " Who knows? I do know one thing for certain though, I am a newspaper junkie and I like to hold an actual NEWSPAPER in my hands! In light of not being an actual print newspaper reporter; I will just have to wear my blogging hat and get down to it! stay tuned!
Exciting news today arrived via email. I was approved or rather my idea was accepted for an on line blog with our local newspaper, the Port Townsend Leader.( ptleader.com ) This means I get to writte a blog on artists in PT and have it posted on line. I feel like Lois Lane in the Superman stories or maybe cub reporter Jimmy Olsen! Stop the presses! Can that be said anymore as presses around the country ARE stopping? Maybe it's " stop that net " or" don't push that send button! " Who knows? I do know one thing for certain though, I am a newspaper junkie and I like to hold an actual NEWSPAPER in my hands! In light of not being an actual print newspaper reporter; I will just have to wear my blogging hat and get down to it! stay tuned!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Guess What? It is Snowing Again!
To greet your Sunday, I am copying this photo a friend sent me of the parrot dog. HAHA - if only.... Have a great day. As for me, I am working in the studio and I hope it snows all day!
This is a picture of my sweet Sally Ally peeking out from the cat door on the cat house. She is not sure she wants to be outside in the snow. She is just a little on the wild side so the snow seems to calm her down while making Milagro become wild.
This is a picture of my sweet Sally Ally peeking out from the cat door on the cat house. She is not sure she wants to be outside in the snow. She is just a little on the wild side so the snow seems to calm her down while making Milagro become wild.
Friday, March 13, 2009
A photo of Kathy outstanding in front of the yarn shop in the exquisite new Flax jacket that Steff gave me. If only it had fit me but it sure looks nice on Kathy! I love the idea of passing clothes around; it appeals to the frugal side of me and leaves me more $ for beads! Beads for me! Beads for the shop! Beads for my customers!
This is short as I am so tired tonight that I can barely keep my wits about me. I do not even have a creative move in my body! Off to bed with me. Tonight I shall dream of living in Alaska! Dream on!
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