Strawberry panel

6x9x1 inches, acrylic on board.

Polymer clay tiles, continued

5x5 inches, polymer clay and inclusions, in progress.

Progress.

Faerie frogs have been matted to 9x12 inches.

 And fox tile (5x5 inches) is awaiting its own shadow box.

The past year..

It's been odd. Since moving out here, into the midst of the mountains and its people, I find myself increasingly disoriented.

A few days back, a friend and I had a conversation about the state of the arts in Virginia, and in the rural Appalachia in particular. I recall telling her that I believed this-- regardless of income, those who create have an inherent value to society. We do what few have done before. We are a cultural asset.

Looking back on the past three years, I find that I believe this assessment wholeheartedly. We must create to further our kind. Yet how many realize that this is so? How many are so hopelessly romantic?

Shy Serpent. 5x5 inches, mixed media.

Faerie frogs.

Been feeling somewhat down about growing another year older. And, as we all know, frogs make one happy. So- faerie frogs.

4x6 inches, acrylic and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Fox #2

Originally, I wanted to do a fox'n'raven scene in polymer clay. Will settle for a fox and unborn ravens, however.
5x5 inches, polymer clay with semi-precious stones, beads and a tiny pearl.

When in doubt- paint it!

A business card box, refinished in the style of khokhloma. (Wood sorrel is the plant featured.)