New Metal Pieces

Hmm... What could this be?

It's an end table.

This used to be an engine-mount.

Cast Your Vote

For your favorite antique square & key piece. I like all 3 designs, but time is running out. I'm likely to have more of one design by the 8th.

So, Anyone have a favorite??

"This Just In..."

I came up with another design last night I'm pretty psyched about. I don't want to give it away yet (and haven't made the prototype yet), but it involves these antique squares, and these cool old rusty keys... Stay tuned.

This was what I worked on today. It took literally all day long. Sometimes I get faster as I familiarize myself with a design. It's nice looking I think.

Check back, more updates (almost) daily .

A New Stained Glass Design...

Ok, This is the first one...

And this is the second. Similar, yet different.

I like, how about you?
I have another more elaborate design "in the pipeline", and plan to make several of each design in various patterned clear glasses for a completely neutral look.

Remember the show is one day only
Sat Nov 8th
from 10 - 5
At Burroughs School
1601 W. 50th St, Mpls
(near Minnehaha Pkwy on 50th)

50 Artists, indoors, free parking, free admission.
Hope to see you there!

Name That Sculpture

I finished that sculpture I previewed here a few days ago...

Anyone have any creative name ideas?

This picture doesn't really do it justice. It looks way cooler in the right light,
and it needs to get just a little rustier.

Nifty Neckwear

Let's have another look at those necklaces ! (Remember you can click pic for larger view) The lengths are adjustable and the cord is waxed organic cotton. Each pendant has been cut, "patina'd" (the process I use for coloring the steel involves acrylic paint, white vinegar, and clear lacquer), and the edges have been carefully sanded.

I'll have some nifty little metalic copper gift boxes at the show, free with purchase, while they last. A great gift for $20.

Brrr. Today it is cold and wet, not a good combo for welding outdoors so I will be concentrating on stained glass in my garage. Can't wait for my shop to be completed!

More 50 on 50th Fodder

This is one of the stained glass designs
I'll have at the show.
(Sat Nov 8th -- Burroughs School --
50th & Minnehaha Bvld)
It measures approx. 8 x 10"
Stained glass is an expensive, time consuming medium to work in, but the effect of light and color can't be matched. I have a dozen of this design.
(click for a larger view)

Some of you have asked about the little groupings of trees. Yes ! I'll have them!
Single groupings (of 3) are $85.

They look good on their own and wonderful grouped
for a more dramatic presentation.

Some people use them for holding their jewelry or decorate them seasonally.
(Cat not actual size)

This cat is actual size.

More updates to come. See you on the 8th !

Welcome -- Art Show Preparations Are Coming Along...

Hi everybody. Thanks for stopping by. This is my sketch book (one, they fill up fast it seems). (You can click any picture for a larger view.) I've been playing with potential designs for stained glass among other things. Lot's of times ideas don't pan out, but you need to go through a lot of them so you can cherry pick. The long one on the second page is still under construction, but is becoming.... (scroll down)

This! My husband Dan is once again playing the role of my trusty assistant. I really like the brown glass with the turquoise steel. Anyway, this will be finished in time for my next show

Sat Nov 8th at Burroughs School-- 50th & Minnehaha Bvld. in S. Minneapolis.

There will be 50 artists total. It's usually a great show.

I'll also have necklaces and earrings made from little bits of the colored steel I use in my sculptures -- $20 for either. A good deal I think. Great gift. Surgical steel for the earrings.

"You can wear them with a cat"

"You can wear them in a hat."

Stay tuned-- more to come! If you want to be notified of the latest news about my artwork you can subscribe. (Now wouldn't that be handy???) ;)

Coming Soon...

WELCOME!

Hi all. Thanks for stopping by. This blog won't really be up and running until the end of October but I'll be updating it and adding little things as my Nov 8th show approaches.

This will function as the site for finding out about my artwork-- What I'm working on, What I have available, What's around at various galleries, and how to purchase.

Stay tuned...