Saturday, April 18, 2009

Hello Again Faithful Followers

I realize that I am in no way a reliable blogger.
What can I say, I'm a busy lady.
But I do like to keep y'all abreast of what I've got in the hopper these days.
The Shark and I have been fighting a losing battle against a yucky virus. So now we are on Operation Immunity Boost. We're wolfing down the supplements and water and going to bed ridiculously early. Wish us luck.
I am almost finished my Business For Artists course at the college. It's going really well. The teacher is Paul Portelli, who is a very successful sculptor, potter, instructor and speaker.
I've been busy making many many cupcakes. Not edible ones but soft sculptures made from felted wool sweaters and decorated with beads, baubles and hand-stitching. These and some print work are all in preparation for next week's opening of Sweet Tooth at The Art Hive.
Also I'm working on a piece for the "I Found It At The Dump" show/fundraiser. It's a found object mobile. I've been wanting to make some mobiles and this is the perfect incentive.
I've also been making some funny little pincushions which sit in vintage teacups.

As well, I'm always trying to build up inventory to supply the shops which carry my work. Considering how sick I've been, the fact that I have a 15 month old and that I also have to eat, clean the house, wash dishes and do laundry etc. I MANAGE TO BE PRETTY PRODUCTIVE!!!! But I do need to organize a bit more time for myself each week.
Oh and I've started a monthly drawing group for my spare time. And the travelling books continue.
Creating keeps me alive. A bit tired perhaps but ALIVE!
Be well all and until next time adieu!

2 comments:

Piegirl said...

OOOOOO! I love these Darby... I am trying really hard to find a sitter for the opening! Love the earings too you got!
Stacy

Crafty Red Fox said...

Thanks Stacy, I'm really pumped about these actually. I made 6 more this weekend. They are so much fun. Hope to see you on Friday!
D