This is what my table looks like after two weeks of making … working on different projects simultaneously this Maycember, making sure not to forget anyone on our gratitude list before the school year ends.
Canvas paintings for some teachers, handpainted vases for others. Also framed art for some school staff and parenrs and lots and lots of tokens.
Giving these planters a lot of dimension with texture paste and tar gel along with raised gold dots. I love that they are entirely finger painted and the only time I used a tool was when I applied the tar gel with a silicone brush. It was a struggle finding faux plants that fit these but I am confident the ones arriving this weekend will fit. I’ll share photos once they’re all done.
I’ve also been experimenting with a new kind of monochromatic palette for the tokens that go into the Ripple Station. A black splotch turned into a whimsical modern flower. Minimalistic in nature but holding a lot of details nevertheless. It’ll be interesting to see how my neighbors react to this series. In the past, the watercolor studies are the fastest to go followed by mixed media creations with gel plate prints coming in last. I have a feeling these will either be swept away instantly or they’ll sit awhile.
Mira’s been making a lot of memories as the year winds down and I am just so grateful that she now has a cohort of girls that are kind, respectful and challenge her in all the best ways. It’s been quite a journey to find people she can feel at home with.
Signing off for the next three weeks as we head off to Europe on vacation … I have some big plans for next year, especially now that we have an official pub date for the book, and I look forward to sharing them with you as I make headway.
I hope you’re enjoying the longer days, looking forward to the slower pace of summer and finding some joy in small everyday moments.
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P.S. This is what I had made during our Zoom call last week (What Our Hands Remember). I haven’t done anything with these yet but I am pretty sure they’ll turn into tokens before we hop on that plane :)
