After we released ArtBytes on Wednesday I decided to take a little break and do some things I've been dying to do but couldn't justify before. This stuff is just for me. Or rather, will serve as gifts at some point, probably, but for now I am simply having fun and enjoying a nice break.
A couple of nice folks sent me a whole slew of beading stuff after the fire - to help replace all that I lost. There's some great stuff in here - thanks you guys!! To start I made two simple pairs of earrings for myself. Can you see a pattern? Is someone obsessed with green and polka-dots?
Next I made some little monsters from FIMO clay, which can be baked. My son is my primary motivation here. I can see him having a whole collection eventually. I have included a view of the backs, where you can again see my obsession with polka-dots coming out.
I've also made some necklace charms that I'm very happy with, but I am waiting to string them on chord before I photograph them. Thanks for letting me share!
Looks like fun! Do I see some "still life with monsters" in your future?
ReplyDeleteI can see these monsters showing up in her paintings real soon. Monsters and cheese. Should be fun.
DeleteVery nice pieces! It's good to take a break from your day job sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! You deserve some time to develop fun, personal ideas and I still see colors and patterns used in your paintings . All works together.
ReplyDeleteI admire you so very much for taking care of yourself.
So FUN, Carol! Congrats on the GREAT accomplishment with ArtBytes! You are incredible! XO
ReplyDeleteLove the earrings and I can't get over how fabulously detailed the little figures are!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a ball of creative....um...fire...so to speak ;)
Pretty earrings and super fun little monsters!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you having fun and time to explore!
ReplyDeleteThose are SOOO cute!
ReplyDeleteI love these little guys...they could be Gumby and Pokey's great grandchildren!! Hmmmm...the world of animation may be in your future! Glad you're having fun!
ReplyDeleteI love them and also they remind me of your quite little stories that follow your paintings.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Carol.
Utterly charming!
ReplyDeleteLove the earrings...jewelry is so much fun to make...the critters are crazy cute!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to do something creative besides paint. I just have to knit a few rows every day or I loose my cool. Love your critters and your earrings. I, too, have a thing for polka dots. Love them!!
ReplyDeleteok, I'm really impressed. I saw those monsters on your pinterest board and thought they were too cute and perfect for collecting.
ReplyDeleteCarol, you are so creative and clever! I love your monsters, very cute!
ReplyDeleteAdorable critters! If they sneak into any of your paintings, it would be so much fun for "kid-room art"!
ReplyDeleteThe earrings are lovely and your critters are so much fun Carol! It's so exciting to play with other mediums.
ReplyDeleteLove your earrings and your little monsters are too cute. You need to figure out a way to make some polka dot mugs again, I bet you miss those in your set ups.
ReplyDeleteCarol, love the earrings and the little monsters. Looks like so much fun. About the clay, you probably have already baked them but, if you haven't and in the future, make sure you have lots of ventilation in the room when doing the baking. the fumes can be dangerous. I know a woman who was making things with the polymer clay and she didn't open windows in her kitchen or anything and well she now has some permanent health issues from it so I thought I should give you a warning about it. there is probably a warning on the clay already, that I don't know but I thought I should give you a heads up. Love your paintings and love that your new life is going so well:) No one deserves it more than you guys!
ReplyDeleteSara Mathewson
real cute
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