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I'm proud to announce that I am the featured artisan in Handmade News, published by Artfire.com. Please check it out here. A special thanks to Angelica Schaaf, editor, for featuring me.

Dogs and their owners!

I had a great time at the rescue run on Saturday. It was quite crowded and of course, TONS of dogs. Whenever I'm at a show I love to "people watch", and for this show I got to "dog watch".

Now remember, this is coming from someone who does not own a dog!





Here's one of the first things I noticed - a dog stroller - really? I saw so many of these! Aren't dogs supposed to walk?














Next, all the dogs that were dressed up. From tu-tu's to cute little jackets and here - a crazed Ohio State fan with his hairless(?) dogs. One was a cheerleader and one was a football player! Check out the football player's mohawk! Now, it was over 80 degrees that day - why would you put a jacket on your dog? Poor things! And why would you make your dog get a mohawk??

















Now....on to the contests. Here is the winner of the largest dog contest:



I wonder how long it takes to brush his hair? That is a beautiful dog, though.




And the smallest dog contest (now we're talking!) Awwwww....look how cute! The winner was the daschund puppy on the left (Cooper) with the runner-up on the right (her name was Paris and she came with her owner in a purse, for god's sake!) Just look at Paris trying to suck face with Cooper - I guess the name's appropriate!!! All I know is I wanted to take that little daschund home for myself. Well...maybe I'd just like to take him for a few hours to play!!




All in all, it was a beautiful day (a bit hot, but I'm not complaining). The park where the event was held was located in the arena district of dowtown Columbus - a truly gorgeous spot with its lush green grass and beautiful buildings. Oh, and LOTS and LOTS of dogs with their crazy owners!

Gearing up for Rescue Run

I was asked to show my art at the upcoming rescue run for homeless pets hosted by PetPromise this Saturday. They are having a vendor fair, food court, live music, pet contests and much more along with the rescue run/walk. If you are in the Columbus area and are interested in participating or coming out for the festivities, please check out their info by clicking here.

So, of course I'm getting ready for all the fun and have created some pet related items to go along with my other art.






First off, using precious metal clay, (which works as a clay and when you fire it turns into pure silver) I give you my pet earrings:


Using my crinkleized dichroic glass, a paw print pendant:


And 2 pet themed framed fused glass pieces. I simply adore the poodle - tres chic, no?

(you can click on any of the pictures to see a close-up)

Heart Art

My newest creation using my crinkleized dichroic glass. I LOVE this glass and the results it produces. It is totally smooth before the firing, at which time I hand-etched the design on the dichroic glass. During the firing, the dichroic surface crinkles, sending thousands of miniature crystalline-like mirrors upwards and creating very cool shapes throughout the glass. So, if you love art, this one-of-a-kind pendant is for you! You can view it in my etsy shop here.

Good Times at OddMall

OddMall was a success and I had loads of fun there. It was definitely my type of show - from plush monsters to thigh-high painted stiletto boots to day of the dead nesting dolls to felted sushi and wacked out t-shirts......yeah, I LOVED IT!!!! Definitely not your crocheted, needlepoint granny show.












Here are some of the things that were sold by FABulous vendors at the show (btw- the guitar necklace and ninja bookmark are mine!). Click on any picture to see the larger version.

OddMall

Well, its finally almost here! I have been so excited about this show I'm doing this weekend. Its going to be loads of fun! What is OddMall you ask? Well, here is the description on their website:


Oddmall is more than just an ordinary craft show. It's a celebration of uniqueness, creativity, imagination, and wonder where artists, crafters, and like-minded sorts gather to offer their unusual creations for public consumption. It's a forum for creative expression, a classroom for esoteric wisdom, a soapbox for wild ideas, a miraculous marketplace of the unconventional, a metaphorical Serengetian watering hole where the zebras and wildebeests of inspiration and artistry congregate amidst the snapping crocodiles and scorching sunbeams of originality and ingenuity. ...umm yeah. Anyway, it'll be fun. Trust me.







Illustration by the fun, cool, hip, sarcastic, energetic artist, Andy Hopp, who put this whole thing together!

For more info about this show, check out their website here.

Let the Music Play....

My newest fused glass creation. I love making the piano keys and this is the first time I slumped them into a "wavy" mold. This takes 2, sometimes 3 firings in the kiln to do.