Stickers!

This is something I have wanted to do for so long now! 

Get stickers printed up of my illustrations & have a small basket available on my table, during shows.

I'm thrilled to now offer them!

The more I develop my craft with metals & jewelry design, the more I realize how important 2-D design and illustration are to me, as well.  Using pen and paper, in exchange for a torch and hammer, at times provides me with a sense of balance . And it's much easier to do on the road, in my frequent travels. A lighter load, so to speak.

I have sketch books full of drawings that I wish to create into postcards, regular fine-art prints, greeting cards and stickers. Basically add a Windfall Designs Paper into my production line.  Slowly....little by little.

Winged-Fish-Ladder Girl.

THIS

is where I'll be next!

Booth Display

The more craft shows I attend, the more I realize how very important display and presentation are to the work itself.  The key seems to be:  make it as attractive and unique as possible without using too many pieces.
Creating or finding pieces that can pack up easily or break down into smaller parts, all the while keeping the integrity of the overall design,  is super important.
Most of my display features are designed by myself, and the actual building is often a collaboration between my father & I. 

It really makes a huge difference in the overall appearance of my booth. 

But still, I tweek my set up constantly.....changing, adding, painting new colors.......and  I'm sure it will continue to evolve and change.  But, these days, I am really happy with the look. 

What do you think?

Filled to the brim

Last winter just before flying off to Peru and Ecuador for several months I decided to apply for about 8  summer arts & crafts festivals. It was literally what I spent my last few days in the states doing, as I knew I'd be long gone, hiking in the Andes mountains when their deadline actually arrived. So, now.....in August...... I find myself in the midst of a very Full schedule.  Traveling to a show every two weeks, setting up, selling my work all day, tearing down & then heading home. It truly feels the way a marketplace is supposed to run somehow, but it takes a lot of energy & focus to successfully participate in this type of affair. Anyone who has done one can attest, I'm sure.

Heading into a season as such I knew that if I were going to enjoy the process, I'd have to  maintain a healthy balance of inspired creativity, along with a high level of productivity, along with a good dose of outdoor adventures. It's been a challange and a learning curve, but very successful in that at each of my shows, thus far, I am proud to stand behind the work that comes from these hands.

 I'll be HERE this weekend if you live in the Hudson Valley!

 

Love

Two sets of friends recently got married on the same day.....so for some of us, it was a full day of celebrating, going straight from one wedding to the next.  

These colorful little hearts, one for each couple, were made as a momento of their day. I've stamped each with the date & their names on the backside, along with a magnet. The front is  enameled with several bright, festive colors.  I really love the way they turned out!