Redwood Coast Creative Arts

WIPs: Forgotten Flowers IV and V

 

 

Forgotten Flowers III- Final

I always incorporate symbols of hope. Even in my artwork that depicts the darkest subject matter. This piece features the bluebirds of happiness and the rainbow of hope lifting the faded and forgotten, old lace, away to a better place.

New artwork, trio of Forgotten Flowers hanging at Mondo Bizarro - January 2012

Spoken Word, Music, & Art - Joining voices to raise awareness about human trafficking

Hosted by My Sister's House and WEAVE. Funded by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Inside Nutritionist Kimberly Snyder's Fridge

Time for an intervention. In today’s video, nutritionist Kimberly Snyder gives us something to aspire to by showing us what’s in her home fridge — and why. Since she specializes in beautifying foods, each item she stocks (from kale to almonds) has qualities that improve hair and/or skin.

Inside Nutritionist Kimberly Snyder's Fridge

I was pleasantly surprised that I stock many ofthe same foods in my fridge.  I love her tip on almonds and kale salad.  I must try both.  :)

For mor recipes and nutrition tips go to her website: http://www.kimberlysnyder.net/

Glowing Green Smoothie Recipe by Kimberly Snyder, Clinical Nutritionist

 

Saving Grace- A Polymer Vessel, Stash Jar

Here are a few pic's of one of my first polymer vessel, stash jars.

I call it Saving Grace. The decal began to dissolve with the alcohol inks. My three graces were melting away! Fortunately, I was able to save enough of it and make it work. I like the distressed look I got with layers of alcohol ink, Genesis heat set paint, liquid Kato polymer, fine glitter, and metal leaf.  The mixed media techniques used on this piece were the precursors to my Belle Pastiche and Graffiti Garden techniques that use many layers of mediums as well as some distressing.

Notice how well I have hidden the seams.  The seal on this vessel is so tight that it makes a nice pop when you tape the lid off.  That took decades of practice!

A well done tutorial on creating polymer vessels. This is very similar to my techniques. Enjoy!