canvas wallets

I did find a couple of photos of the earliest wallets, although the later ones had more pockets and detail. (see next post).

canvas wallets and bags

Also, over the summer, I made a new line of canvas wallets and small bags with applique elements, similar to the images I used for the charms. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending how you think of it, I sold most of them before I could photograph them. I hate it when that happens, although the sales are nice. I must get a new camera, and learn how to use it better. Anyway, here are a few I scanned the fronts of. Inside, there are little pockets and surprises, with little notebooks I also made.

what I did on my summer vacation

I know I have been a real slug about posting. My camera has been acting up, so I haven't been able to photograph what I have been making. Anyway, I was able to scan some things, so here they are. It has been a busy summer, trying to figure out how to proceed with my various business endeavors, and enjoy making new things. These are small paintings with collage elements. When the camera is working, I will post photos of two new sweaters I made over the summer, mostly while sitting at the pool.

more life and art

life and art

Here are some views of my life and art. A few shots from home and from the studio. Most of the art is mine, but not the lovely trumpeter above the bookshelf, which was done by Bill Stockman, and the stunning egg on the fridge by my daughter, Emma, pictured above.

oh, so charming

I have made some charms from the scraps of glass and bits of art laying around the studio. The main images are from rubber stamps I made ten years ago. I have put them to use with scraps of color prints, etc. I have not invested in chains for them, as I think sometimes people have chains, but it is easier to have it all put together. I may add them later. For now, only a mere $20 here.

sewing up some bags

I have been teaching myself how to put in zippers with these bags. The prints are from my flags printed from lino blocks I carved. The zippers are coming along.