A new year

Here we are, on the back side of the holidays, I've lost a little momentum.  I have gotten a lot of non-pottery stuff done, finished writing in one journal...

Well, almost done....

...and made a new journal just in time for the new year.

I've been meaning to post pics of my pottery, here's a couple of my early shots.  These are some of my first pots from a year ago....you know, thick walls, wonky and heavy enough to be a door stop. But I'm loving every minute!  I will post my newer stuff soon!

"Pit fire" pots, so unique!

 An early batch of my work

My cat, Peach, decided she liked this hand built Dragon Teapot.

Since my "studio" is on the back porch, my enthusiasm to go work in the cold is, well, low.  My wonderful DH got me a nice big heater for Christmas,  and I think I'll set it up and see how she does.  Gotta get back into the saddle!

Creative Every Day

In the right column, you'll see a cute square icon that says "Creative Every Day 2013".  More than a cute icon, it's a challenge to be creative every day.  And to post about it.

If you know me, I've not always been terrific about following up on such challenges, but I've been making a lot of changes in the past year.  So...

I've been doing my "Daily 10" (writing every day in my journal for 10 minutes) and I realize I'm pretty creative in my life.  I just don't blog about all of it.  And it's not always art-related.  You might see some  unusual kinds of things, but in my mind, it's creative.

Here's today's creativity...

Yeah, doesn't look like much, but it's the first 2 signatures for my next journal.  And, it's some new paper I'm trying...Utrecht American Master's Printmaking Paper.   It's a nice weight, and should take all kinds of media (yet to test it!!).  And, since there's a Utrecht here in Sacramento, I could purchase it by the sheet.  AND it's on SALE!!!  :D

Paper is fun.  

So, the next couple of days will probably be filled with bookbinding stuff.  Thanks for bearing with me.  :D

New web site

Hi there,
I've FINALLY put together a website for my painting and bookbinding.  Art has always been a passion, and this way, I have a way to show other folks.

I'll be offering basic bookbinding classes/workshops locally, now that we've moved.  They are a lot of work for me to prepare, but always great fun.

Art and creativity are such a worthwhile pursuit, so enriching and stimulating.  And if nothing else, a terrific way to spend some time just to yourself.

Anyway, here's a link to my new site:  http://www.crestviewcreative.com.

Cheers!