It is past my bedtime again yet again, but as I was reading up on pointless information on the Internet I recalled that my personal fitness class starts tomorrow (@ Milwaukie center).
Another on the to-do list is to register for a Yoga class. I am hoping I can find a good instructor and class on Wednesday.
It is going to be even more challenge to complete my creative goals on Monday's and Wednesday's as I will have class in the evening (not to mention our kitchen remodel is not as complete as we had hoped).
I suppose this is why it is so easy to lose site of creativity in a world that pulls us in so many diverse directions at once.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
(360) Beautiful Green Prehnite Necklace
The Prehnite necklace is done! Prehnite are crystal formations found in volcanic cavities. They vary in color from a yellow to green tone. It is said to be helpful for meditation to improve visualization and protection.
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Pretty crazy that I am just now getting around to making the necklace I got the stone for 4 years ago.
My friend Anshu and I had decided we had time off for New Year's and to cease the time to go on a road trip. We drove up through Port Angeles and took the ferry to Victoria. We stopped at Mineral World when we were driving from Victoria to catch the ferry to Vancouver and I found beautiful stones. So I picked out a few beautiful stones to mark the journey and make some jewelery when I returned.
Being there for the holiday was wondrous and seeing that pictures makes me want to go again. Maybe next year I will plan on doing that for Christmas...
I wonder what Anshu is up to these days...I will have to email her to find out. Technology is an amazing thing that helps keep relationship enduring over long time. Though strange as it maybe that people drift out of lives as they follow there own paths. Every once in a while it is still nice to cross their path again.
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Pretty crazy that I am just now getting around to making the necklace I got the stone for 4 years ago.
My friend Anshu and I had decided we had time off for New Year's and to cease the time to go on a road trip. We drove up through Port Angeles and took the ferry to Victoria. We stopped at Mineral World when we were driving from Victoria to catch the ferry to Vancouver and I found beautiful stones. So I picked out a few beautiful stones to mark the journey and make some jewelery when I returned.
Being there for the holiday was wondrous and seeing that pictures makes me want to go again. Maybe next year I will plan on doing that for Christmas...
I wonder what Anshu is up to these days...I will have to email her to find out. Technology is an amazing thing that helps keep relationship enduring over long time. Though strange as it maybe that people drift out of lives as they follow there own paths. Every once in a while it is still nice to cross their path again.
(361) Planning Art Projects
For the wire I ended up with 18 gauge stem wire (used in floral design). I also got some 22 gauge floral wire. For the first set I figured it would be good to explore the two different sized wire to see if either would work or I need to try something in between the two sizes. Now I need to find cord to fit over the wire and I will have the materials for the animal frames.
This morning I researched eyes and ended up ordering some 2mm & 3mm sets from: http://glasseyesonline.com/
I was also comparing wool blending tools (carders) online, but still did not find one to was not able to decide which to order. Instead I think I will look at the fabric store as I try to find the cord.
One site to use steel shot to add a little weight to the animals, so I am hoping a quick trip to a one stop shot might meet this need.
All-in-all I think these projects will get once better once I figure out how to get all the materials. Getting started this time around was a bit of a struggle as even finding the roving wool was a challenge. I think once I have more experience with the materials (and understand the sizing a bit more) things will go much smoother.
I need to learn how to gauge wire, cord an eyes for different size animals!
On that note I am off to run errands and try to find the remaining materials for my felting project. And still need to make it to the bead store...
This morning I researched eyes and ended up ordering some 2mm & 3mm sets from: http://glasseyesonline.com/
I was also comparing wool blending tools (carders) online, but still did not find one to was not able to decide which to order. Instead I think I will look at the fabric store as I try to find the cord.
One site to use steel shot to add a little weight to the animals, so I am hoping a quick trip to a one stop shot might meet this need.
All-in-all I think these projects will get once better once I figure out how to get all the materials. Getting started this time around was a bit of a struggle as even finding the roving wool was a challenge. I think once I have more experience with the materials (and understand the sizing a bit more) things will go much smoother.
I need to learn how to gauge wire, cord an eyes for different size animals!
On that note I am off to run errands and try to find the remaining materials for my felting project. And still need to make it to the bead store...
Late Blogs and Little Creativity
Tomorrow I will have some catch up on my creative goals!
I did attempt to find more materials for making joints on my felted creations. Now I have been trying to figure out how to do the eyes.
Tomorrow if I can make it to the beading store and get some cord I should have some quality time to catch up on the projects that have fallen behind.
I also need to get in the better habit of blogging the day after the activity is done to blog much earlier.
Next week I start some classes that should help my goal. I am taking a "So You Think You Can't Draw" class at the Oregon Society for Artists. That means I will now add drawing to the mix once a week.
For now it is way past bedtime good night!
I did attempt to find more materials for making joints on my felted creations. Now I have been trying to figure out how to do the eyes.
Tomorrow if I can make it to the beading store and get some cord I should have some quality time to catch up on the projects that have fallen behind.
I also need to get in the better habit of blogging the day after the activity is done to blog much earlier.
Next week I start some classes that should help my goal. I am taking a "So You Think You Can't Draw" class at the Oregon Society for Artists. That means I will now add drawing to the mix once a week.
For now it is way past bedtime good night!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Sushi - Edible Art
So I can't claim the wonderful rolls below, but I would definately recommend anyone to pursue the experience at Sushi Mazi in Portland.
The rolls are both delicious and artfully prepared.
Super Rock and Roll -
Buddah Delite Roll -
Sunset Roll -
The rolls are both delicious and artfully prepared.
Super Rock and Roll -
Buddah Delite Roll -
Sunset Roll -
(362) Shopping 4 Materials
About three weeks back I was reading a magazine and saw the cutest little animals made of roving. Well as many others I immediately asked "what is roving?" Roving is raw wool for spinning into yarn that can be used for felting. I had never heard of this technique so I was curious how one would make one. And then did my first needle felting project, a black penguin:
Today I worked very minimally on a felted pig, but I got side tracked and started showing and telling my friends about needle felting. Particularly how I was fascinate by the artist who runs this site: Incredible Needle Felting
One project I would like to work on this year is making a group of felted barn animals. I started to read a bit more and found that I need some more materials (wire, chord and eyes). Tomorrow calls for a shopping trip to get more materials for my project.
Also on the shopping list for tomorrow are more beads to finish the necklace I started when I was making the bracelets and earrings. The design is pretty much set (so the rest is pretty easy):
I also have beads for a set of bracelet, but need some beading needles:
Today I worked very minimally on a felted pig, but I got side tracked and started showing and telling my friends about needle felting. Particularly how I was fascinate by the artist who runs this site: Incredible Needle Felting
One project I would like to work on this year is making a group of felted barn animals. I started to read a bit more and found that I need some more materials (wire, chord and eyes). Tomorrow calls for a shopping trip to get more materials for my project.
Also on the shopping list for tomorrow are more beads to finish the necklace I started when I was making the bracelets and earrings. The design is pretty much set (so the rest is pretty easy):
I also have beads for a set of bracelet, but need some beading needles:
Friday, January 1, 2010
(363) Happy New Year's!
So creativity was tough to muster in the events of a holiday evening. And despite my best attempts to take the day off I reluctantly worked a full day.
So in tribute to the evening here are some creative images of some of my best friends:
Last night we brought in the New Year at the Art Museum with New Year's Nation. I was fascinated by watching the DJ after. He was pretty good, but it made me miss it for the first time in a very long time.
It was just hard to find time to DJ, work an over extended job, and ultimately I wanted to produce music. I slowly wound down and when I bought my first house (about two years back) I have since not hooked up my equipment. This year I finally told myself I would go through the process of vinyl cleansing.
So for now I have to run to watch the Rose Bowl with my friends...but I will update some more thoughts on my djing experience later.
So in tribute to the evening here are some creative images of some of my best friends:
Last night we brought in the New Year at the Art Museum with New Year's Nation. I was fascinated by watching the DJ after. He was pretty good, but it made me miss it for the first time in a very long time.
It was just hard to find time to DJ, work an over extended job, and ultimately I wanted to produce music. I slowly wound down and when I bought my first house (about two years back) I have since not hooked up my equipment. This year I finally told myself I would go through the process of vinyl cleansing.
So for now I have to run to watch the Rose Bowl with my friends...but I will update some more thoughts on my djing experience later.
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