Salt Ponds III

Here it is, almost done.

Salt Ponds III

Here it is, in progress.

Salt Ponds III

This is the photo I printed out to use for the next in the Salt Pond series. I just learned that the salt ponds will be going away...to be reclaimed for wetlands, I beleive. I hated the idea that Condos would take their place. Though I am glad they are being returned to the enviornment, I will miss their crazy-beauty when flying into SF or San Jose...the bright patchwork-quilt of impossible color from the airplane. They'll still be around for a while, so maybe I can see them in person sometime. I hear 20 years is what it will take to reclaim them. To release all those salts at once would be to kill everything in the bay...

Color Drips

These guys are small, 4"x4", and hang together on a wall as a set. They were and experiment in color and though they look cool, I probably won't be turning them into a series or doing more of them unless a commission for this sort of thing comes along.

Citiscape Series

This guy is taking a long time, probably because it is not based in imagination like the other, but on a real San Francisco view of the capital building. So opportunity to work on it is less frequent than the others. I like where it is going though...I think it will be worth the wait.

San Jose Salt Ponds

The top one is the large one I am working on...getting closer and closer to done. Expanding into a series, the second is small, but the same composition.

Wings (finished)

I finished these in time to wear them for Halloween this year. They are for sale, and I have to say, they are EXCELLENT for San Francisco parties. Throw 'em on...instant sexy costume ladies!

The wings are handmade using leather 'feathers.' Layers are alternated between the suede side of the leather and the smooth, shiny side for additional contrast. Mounted on a heavy wire frame/harness, these will fit anybody. The wire is just bendable enough for minor adjustments while still holding shape and being sturdy.

I took special care to keep them tight to the back so that they would not stick out and catch on everything. I was in a very packed crowd, and while the wings did catch a little when shouldering by people, it was quite manageable.

Blue Bunny for Baby

A commission for a child's room. We'll see if this is the final delivered piece, or if a redo is in order...

An Heirloom in the making... Silk Quilt

Haha!
I am NOT a quilter, by any means, so I always find myself slightly amused when working on this. But I had all of these beautiful, beautiful silk scraps begging to be put to use and if there is anything that stimulates my projects ideas, it is amazing materials.

At this point it could turn into a thin blanket OR a comforter cover....and I haven't decided yet to keep it or sell it.

Citiscape Series

I am shooting for 10 of these. They will be under resin, I think, when done. I found the sample chips and just had to play with them.