Inspired by...

Inspiration is flowing. Must be the cool weather we are having. I feel rather renewed. Guess I was getting tired of all that sun and fun of summer. So, what is inspiring me?

An Oil Painting

Oil by Richard Stone Reeves

A few years ago my friend Daniella gave me a huge book of racing horses painted by Richard Stone Reeves. She was always thoughtfully looking out for good horse books for me. I have to be honest in saying that I hadn't really, REALLY looked at this book until recently. When I did sit down to study the oil paintings I was enthralled with their richness. I love the way Mr. Reeves handles the dappling effect in this particular painting. Those dapples were a jump start for me to start painting a Stone Chips model in dappled grey. I am very inspired.

Holes In The Rat

"Listen" mold getting another look

After casting my rattie sculpture "Listen" I became discouraged. There were many air holes in the silicone and a part of her ear was missing. I have been inspired to revisit these issues and get "Listen" into plaster without fail. My idea of adding small amounts of silicone to the air holes in order to hide them and make a more perfect piece to cast worked. I am very inspired.

Lastly, I am inspired to wish my best friend from home Abbi (aka: Icky Penny) a very happy birthday today! Happy Birthday chica!! I miss you!

Slacker

Slackin' off with Facebook

Ok, I admit it. I've been slackin'. Every so often my mind just wants to be left alone. Alone to play and do things other than art. I will admit to playing a bit on the pottery wheel this week, but for the most part I was beyond frustrated with my attempts and just resigned myself to the fact that I needed to let my mind wander on silly things like...like Facebook Horse Racing!!! It has been fun just doing nothing but wasting time. I strongly believe that a little bit of time wasted isn't really wasted time at all.

Ahh, very refreshing!

It's like a vacation for your mind. Oh, a bit of pool time helps the mind wander as well. The last weeks of summer are finding me pretty much attached to the pool with my son. To think that in another six weeks or so the weather will start to change, the pool will be closed and summer will officially be over makes my mind wander onto better thoughts.

Well, I'll catch you guys and gals over the weekend. I'll be sure to share some of the pottery that DID come out well. Off to see how my cyber horsie is doing.