New Leaves

Today is a beautiful day in the mountains so while I've been working in the yard I've been picking small leaves. I waited through the long winter with so many ideas but no leaves so this year I've decided to pick leaves as I find them and give them 2-3 coats of silver paste. I can set them aside in a safe place to finish this winter as I work on new designs. I am also experimenting draping the leaves as they dry with various size objects. When I fire them I will support the areas as needed with bits of fiber blanket. Another reason to expand my flower beds.

Colorado Chapter of Art Clay World Society

What a great day I had yesterday with everyone here from the Colorado Chapter of Art Clay Society. I met such great new people and visited with old friends. Thank you each for coming and sharing your artwork with us.
Jen Lowe gave a great presentation on blogging and a short demonstration on quilling with silver paper.
Congradulations Sherry on completing your senior certification. Your class pieces are awesome. I am so happy for you and the opening of your new studio and classroom, "PaperSilverStone" and "Peacock Gallery" in Canon City, CO. I will be there as often as I can.
What a inspiration each of you are, and now, I really don't have anymore excuses to put off starting new designs.
To all my new friends from Grand Junction, CO. I am all for starting a day we can all get together once a month or as often as possible. Email or call anytime.