Remembering a Dear friend…

“My favorite flower is a daisy” Colin May 1992

Every year on this day, the 18th of July, I think of my friend Colin, who passed on in 1992.  Actually, I think  of him often, but on this day, I remeber our last day together.  A beautiful Saturday with a clear blue sky.
In memory of him, [...]

The red carpet inspiration in glass…

 
 
The name of this bead is, ‘The red carpet’. (For sale at my ARTFIRE SHOP)
Inspired by the Goddesses of today’s celebrity world.  
What’s up with me? Work.  April and May are “work hard” months! Many Science labs, and classrooms to perfect!  Summer time construction is right around the corner.  Many projects to attend to out there. Looks [...]

Look what I got! Thank you, Ms. Booger! LOOK WHAT I MADE!

 
I organized my first event for the guild (GLASSACT). 
Sheryll Hubbard-Anspach and Jim Anspach (that link there is a nice interview); They came out for a demonstration before the bead bonanza (big bead show in Metro Detroit area every Spring, and every Fall) .
One of the GLASSACT goals is to learn, and support other Artist’s that teach; and [...]

Making Jewelry art with art! Celebrate the passion!

Check out This beautiful neck piece made by Karen Haight…

 

She is about to debut her work for sale “on line” in Cyber space at Artfire (great place for self rep. Artist’s to sell the art they make on line). Her Artfire “studio” (shop) will open in the next coming weeks under ‘KLH_Designs’.
This is what she had to say [...]

“This economy” Broken art equipment and what is really going on with me today. REAL LIFE

uh! oh! WARNING- REAL LIFE POST!
The only thing worse than getting out of art school and realizing you need hundreds (if not) thousands of dollars to build your studio is;  your equipment breaking.  (after you already spent the thousands of dollars…)
So, the bad news, my torch was clogged, and had to go to the factory [...]

Feels like “Famous” for a few moments…civilian Artist girl…

When all of a sudden someone pays you a compliment, it is totally refreshing! Uplifting! Just all around good.
This week I was featured on a blog by “crochet by Momma J”, I was nominated for the lemonade  award by “Coloraddiction“, and I got to see my new nephew TWO TIMES!! On top of it all, my [...]

A glass shell STUDIO is getting cleaner and a Birthday!

my very 1st glass shell from a Loren Stump class,(no! It does not look like the size and shape he taught. It does have the same colors  2006 Sheila Morley

 
 
It is always a pleasure to see the first of something.  This was the first shell EVER. After an instructor showed me the ropes. I [...]

Fantastic times with glass and Artist’s from all around Michigan/Ohio!

I spent time with some really awesome people at the Dearborn Glass Academy holiday bazaar. (If you did not make it this year, YOU HAVE TO COME NEXT YEAR!!)  I made some very fun trades (I will have to share some pictures later in the week.).  I LOVE hanging out and selling with so many SUPER COOL PEOPLE!! Exciting! 
I saw Neon [...]