Hi Everyone!
I had the best day with a visit from one on my Facebook friends. She was driving home along the Oregon coast from a visit to her brother's I was thrilled she had called a few days earlier so we could meet up. We had the best visit. I made dinner, we talked family, beads, art and much more.
So easy like we have known each other for life or a past life.
I also managed to get two more leather pieces done this week for my exhibit. It is just a few weeks away. In addition it is my SIL's birthday today. I sent off his gifts and wanted to share one that I made for him. I also did a quick draw but when I took the photo I saw waayyyyy to many flaws and decided not to show it tonight. LOL
First though a big thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting
Paint Party Friday. I am looking forward
to seeing all the art this week.
Paint Party Friday. I am looking forward
to seeing all the art this week.
Leather first. Most of you know I live on the beach in OR. I don't like it. I don't like sea art, I don't like nautical things in my house and I really don't like making ocean art. With that said, I figured for my exhibit I should make at least
one or two piece that reflect the area.
one or two piece that reflect the area.
So abstract leather Whale
And Sail Boat
This is a cigar box that I sanded then did this layered painting to get this wonderful effect.
This is one of my SIL's birthday gifts.
The inside is lined with Nicole's BeadBacking Then a silver turquoise piece that actually belonged to my SIL's mother. So I know when he opens the box he will be happy.
This is my friend who came to visit me. When I saw this photo my thought was, "I feel so short" and then I remembered, "OH I am short." LOLOLOLOL
Nicole/DVArtist
Honor and integrity
in art, in life.
Lovely work as always, glad you had a fun meetup! Interesting that you don’t like doing seascapes yet you live by the sea, ironic really.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy, great projects.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art. glad you had a wonderful day with your friend. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful sculptures Nicole! You have an amazing talent~
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!!!
Lovely box, bet she will love it.
ReplyDeletedon't you love when friends pop in . I love the whale and sail boat .hugs xo
ReplyDeleteGreat artworks! I love the abstract leather whale...Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sculptures Nicole. How nice to be able to meet a cyber friend in person! And I just found out we are opposites because I LOVE the beach, and boats and such and cannot get enough of it. So I really appreciate your effort in making beachy themed art:) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI think your abstract pieces are really pretty! I especially love how cool the whale looks. It's fabulous! How fun to meet a FB friend for real! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the whale and sailboat abstract art ~ soooo creative!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores
lol, I experienced that "short" feeling a couple of times too when looking on shots. :)
ReplyDeleteYou don´t loke the ocean? I love it. Especially when it is windy :)
I like the whale and your sailing boat :)
Great seeing you in that photo. Thanks for your art share today
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF Nicole
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Love the cigar box! The leather piece is very interesting. How nice to meet up with a facebook friend!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your whale and sailboat! I am glad you decided to create them. I'm also glad you had such a nice visit with your friend.
ReplyDeleteyou don't look that short :)
ReplyDeletereally neat leather whale :)
What a great time you had with your friend from facebook! I love the picture! I'm short too! LOL! Gorgeous leather pieces! So cool the way you did them Nicole! The box for you SIL is gorgeous!! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeletesails are a mysties to me
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a GREAT week and lovely artist visit!
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful! I love that, you don't like the sea!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely effect on the cigar box.
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