Welcome to My New Website

I have finally updated my website and I feel really thankful that it is done! Well, is it ever really done? Probably not. But it seems easier to update and add photos. Thanks for stopping by.

I have also just listed some beads and jewelry at my etsy shop.  Here are some photos of what is there now. 

Please save the date for the Spring Art Glass Guild Patio Show, Mother's Day weekend, May 12th & 13th.  There will be over 30 glass artists, live music, food and glass art projects for the whole family! It is always a fun weekend and a great place to spend the day! Spanish Village Art Center at Balboa Park. 

Directions: Spanish Village Art Center is located at Balboa Park between the Natural History Museum and the San Diego Zoo just off of Park Boulevard on Village Place. The Art Glass Guild is located in Studio 25. For more info call 619-702-8006 or www.artglassguild.org



Torch Fired Enamel

I am having so much fun in Barbara Lewis's on-line torch fired enamel class. It has been 3 weeks now. The last video is tomorrow. I have been practicing and trying all of the techniques.  I really like the on-line format. It gives me time to review the videos and do the techniques in the comfort of my studio.  I am anxious to start making pieces with the elements I have made. So far I have only made one pair of earrings. The other members of class have posted lots of photos of what they have created. It is so inspiring!  Here are a few photos of my enameled elements. 

Enameled Copper Pendants with Whiskers and Millifori.

Enameled Copper Washer Earrings

Enameled Beads and Bead Caps

Wrap Bracelets

Here are photos of the wrap bracelets I have been making. I am definitely getting better.  They are fun to make and great to do in front of the TV.  Not sure if I am going to give them away or try to sell them at the studio.  The buttons are polymer clay that my studio partner, Gail Woods, creates.

Torch Fired Enamel

I am taking an online class with Barbara Lewis of Painting with Fire.  It is so cool. She posts videos and then we try the technique. We have a live chat at different times or a forum where we can post questions and photos!  Here are a couple photos of my beads.

These are pennies that I put through the rolling mill, drilled a hole and torch enameled.  Aren't they nice? I want to learn how to add an image to them.  I think they would be cool dangles or earrings.