Way behind...

“In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Albert Schweitzer 
I admit it. I have neglected blogging for a long time. The poor dog blog is just about DOA, and this one is nearly there also. Something about no time? Who has time, extra, any way? Time is what you make of it, the time you give to things you care about. Time to refresh the soul, time to work, time to love, time to share, time to care. This one is for those friends and family who have helped me rekindle my spark. You know who you are!

New Border Collies....

and one old one...

Kira and Scampi are doing well, I apologize for those who have been wondering what has happened to the dog blog, but I find I do not have the time to go comment on all of our friends, we are still occasionally reading, catching up on the dog world, but I do not feel it is fair to post and not reciprocate, so until I find the time, Kira and Scampi's blog has sadly been put on hold.

Sculpting Corgis...without words

Sculpting a wee little dog....

An artist cannot talk about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.  ~Jean Cocteau

 

 

 A photo essay of the process of Creation,

first comes the sculpting....

 

After the first bisque firing, the waxing of the bottom of the piece, then the glazing

  re-firing in the kiln to a high gloss, porcelain china

 She came out beautifully, and yes, she is already sold  and on her way to one of my collectors in Europe

Why I am not Santa Claus

 A little sarcastic note to my customers and friends
and a big reminder for me for next Christmas

Even though I have many Reindeer friends, I am not Santa.
How do I know this? Let me count the ways...

1. I do not have 100+ little elves helping me make things.
        Everything I sell is made by just me. I do not wake up in the morning to find everything made and finished by my little elves that work for me. I wish.....

2. I really have no sleigh and 8 tiny reindeer!  I cannot deliver everything overnight.
        As much as I love the post office, I cannot guarantee that the item you order on  December 22nd is going to make it to you by Christmas.

3. Ho, Ho, ho....
       I have discovered I am not very jolly when overwhelmed with work.

4.  Cookies and milk...
           hmmm.... I forgot to go to the store, the milk went bad, and who has time to make the cookies????


5. Making his list, checking it twice....
         I really need to work on this one, I am not perfect, I have little sticky notes all over my studio..... no organization at all


6. Finding out who is naughty or nice
       This one I really wish I could do, some people came be so naughty, but the nice ones make up for it. I wish I just did not worry so over the unkind comments.

7. I am not coming to your town.
      Really, now who would make these if I did, sorry I missed your party, but the orders were coming in and I took on too much. I need to learn to say no.

8. North Pole
      I live in sunny Florida, and my Siberian Husky has never even seen snow. Something I have promised her one day....at least she likes to go to the beach and swim.

9. Snow White Beard
        Blond hair, no beard, but the white is coming in rapidly....

10. "Christmas is not just a day, but a frame of mind" (Kris Kringle, Miracle on 34th street)
    This is the one which sustain me through out the year, and if I can put a smile on someones face this Christmas, then I have done my job. I may not be Santa, but I am one of his followers.