September 27, 2015

September 27, 2015

Twenty days until opening night!  When I started writing about this show on September 17, I had seven pieces to complete.  Today I am down to just 3.  Last night I finished my last two dimensional piece.  It was just about six weeks ago that Linda Post-Lucas (the other featured artist) asked me about my 3 dimensional work.  I told her that I was told that I could not have any 3D pieces because of the wood workers show using the floor space.  She said that I was known for my quirky 3D pieces and that I should do them.  So I checked, and as long as they were not large, I could do a few 3D items.  But my show was approaching fast and I had not been planning or thinking in three dimensions.  However there was one piece that I had wanted to do for years.  In fact, I have had the elements in a baggie set aside for the job for over 4 years.  Then my friend, Mary Ann Defend, gave me a wonderful piece of wood that she knew I could use in an art project.  It was just what I needed to complete the piece.  So my first 3D work for this show is – TA DA – The Strawberry Fielders!!  Yes, I know it is terrible, but, if you know me, you know that I love puns and humor.  I had to search to find something to make the hats from.  The crown of these hats are made of kids’ party poppers.  I had to order a gross in order to get 9 of the same color.  (If anyone needs 130 poppers, I have them.)