Gold Geodes in gold colored frame.

My brother gave me a whole bunch of geodes this past year. Here are a few I put to use.
This is a large piece, and everything is a shade of gold....it looks really cool in the light.

Which way is best>

This was another small framed holiday glass design. I have not decided which way it looks best.
I am going to purchase two small easels to display the pieces.
I think I like this angle the best.

Creating more work...colors remind me of Christmas....

I created this cute little Christmas scene. I think it is easier to see what it is, close up.

It was several Christmas trees in the snowy mountains. They have colors of red and cranberry throughout, with glass gold gems for sparkle and festive look.

"Follow the White Rabbit"...art show in Tecumseh, Ok.

This is one large piece, called,"Yellow-Lime Squeeze" for $350.00

This is me standing next to two really neat women. Candice, and Lisa. They and a few others are involved in an effort to bring the arts to a small town near central Oklahoma.
This is the second year that this event has come. Several artists display their art for sale, and 20% of the proceeds go to the Tecumseh High School Art Department.

Schools are challenged with the price of gas, and unfortunately, art programs are the first to go.
This has bothered me, but it is the way it is. I always felt that art was an avenue that could reach out to kids who might not fit into the typical role as a student in public schools. Let's keep art alive in Tecumseh!!!
Opening reception is July 23rd at T & T Florist, owned by Lisa.
Downtown Tecumseh...(there is only one stoplight, so you can probably find this easily!) I am displaying four pieces pieces total. If you are interested in buying a smaller piece, I can ship those to you. The first one is called,"Daisy Maze" for $85.00, the large middle one is called, "See, Hear, Feel" for $950.00 and the third is called, "Having Fun", sales for $100.00.

Gayle Curry, next month's featured artist for August.

Gayle...she looks like she is about "18" in this picture. We were trying to get in the frame with me holding the camera out in front of us.
She looks about 13 here!!! Seriously...Gayle has a rich style. She says next month will feature all abstracts. Just this year, she has gained a new focus in her painting. She is a "woman on a mission" and will be making a name for herself in the art world. Everyone WATCH OUT!

Sue Hale, Featured Artist and her husband, Bob.

Bob and Sue Hale...one of my favorite couples. Still in love, two clever minds, and Sue has a whimsical, light-hearted spirit.
This is Sue near her collection of paintings, with another artist from the gallery Gayle Curry.
We all had fun last night and it shows.

Artwalk at the Gallery, July 4th. Happy Birthday America!!!

This is me standing with Karen Orr, our gallery President. She is also the President of the Paseo Artist's Association. She does a great job at guiding a lot of artists (who process and think in a very random way) towards challenging and exciting endeavors. I can't think of a better leader for this time in Paseo. She also looks like trouble...doesn't she?
Lots of people, lots of art.
We had a steady crowd most of the evening, until it turned dark. Of course many had plans to see the light festivities somewhere. Next year, I would like to have a Fourth of July party at my house. It is against the law to light fire crackers within the city limits...but out in the country...you can do anything.

Fishing Break...

These are lilly pads growing in my pond. It has taken me several (five) years to try to get them successfully started. After many attempts, the roots finally took. They grow fast, and will soon cover the entire pond. Not only will they provide the fish extra habitat, but they will eventually bloom a bright, white beautiful flower. Can't wait to see what it looks like all over the surface of my pond.
This is the first fish I have gotten from my pond. I thought the eyes looked a little black and creepy...my friend John said that maybe he was completely stunned by the entire experience!! I threw him back of course.

Leftover Earrings hanging in a tree???!!!

I had made some glass earrings one summer. I took several pair and hung them on a chain, then draped them from branch to branch.
I liked the way they looked...the shape, how they hung, and the clusters of them together in the sun. I know I will be doing something more with this idea, but don't know what yet.

Light Fixtures???

I was looking up at my white light fixture and was wondering if I created something from it's shape, would it work....well...this is what I created.
You know my inner-rebel, doesn't like to make things fit exactly...the places where you can see the clear light, shoot out, gives it pop, or an accent. Tourquoise, lime green, bright yellow are the colors of my kitchen. In the evening, this light fixture really stands out.
A view from underneath.

Still chillin, Still having a great time!

Before the rain...music was good!
This is David, Linda's husband. It was nice to meet him. I found out he likes old movies like I do.

Jazz in June...with my friend Linda!

I know a handful of courageous woman, who have become life long friends, she is one of them.
We listened to "Chuck Mangione" who came to Norman, Oklahoma for the Jazz in June Concert.
It was an outdoor concert. Soon after he began to play, rain started to come down...in a few minutes it was a downpour. She tried to cover herself up with a newspaper, while her husband ran to get something better. I didn't have anything..she kept asking me if I wanted to share, or if I was alright. I was pretty soaked, but by then I asked myself...When was the last time I got soaking wet in the pouring rain....? (it was too long ago), so I just sat there, with the raindrops dropping all over me and enjoyed watching everyone else run for cover. Several people left, but there were a handful of people who stuck it out. Within about ten to fifteen minutes, it was over.
Chuck Mangione began to play, the crowd went wild.....and his music never sounded better.

Jazz in June...listening to Chuck Mangione

My friend Linda. Smiling, Smiling, Smiling!
The sun was out, the music great, we are having a good time!
This is Linda and her husband, David.
Soon after the concert started, it started to pour....really downpour. Everyone ran for cover, but Linda and I sat in our chairs. I didn't have anything to cover us. She had a small newspaper.

After a little while...I just said...FORGET IT...I will just get wet. And we did! The group that stayed after the rain, were more determined to hear the great music. I had a blast with Linda, her husband, and her friend Tom.
We were really getting into it!

I liked this guy!

I saw this guy and his buddy in a pasture along the side of the road, in the town of Throckmortan, Texas. He let me stop and take his picture. He was a big mule. There was another one there standing near him, but left as I drove up in my car. Both of them were really large...built tall, solid, and thick. I thought they were cool, and had to capture a picture.

One of Joe's pieces...

This tall welder was on the outside the Old Jail Art Center in Albany Texas. Cool huh!
Joe Barrington, the artist I was trying to meet and eventually did had his newest art on display inside. In his collection he used all different mediums to make one collection.