Change the Truth Foundation fundraiser

work, work, work.... blah blah... yes, it all gets old so quickly, right? 
 I am so grateful to be able to work in clay, make work that people love, but it is also a job. I work in my studio everyday from 8am until 4pm, unless I have to go get more supplies, to make more work. As rewarding as it is to work for myself, and create art, there are some down days.

What keeps it fresh is to be able to use that gift to give to others. Special projects for fundraisers keep me motivated, and energized. I always try to create something I have never done before, use new subject matter, invent something. This is the second year I have been honored with the task to collaborate with a child from Uganda creating a doll piece to be auctioned at the Change The Truth Foundation fundraiser. Here is a link to Gloria Feinstein's blog and more information about this incredible foundation. http://gloriainafrica.blogspot.com/

above is this year's piece in progress, should be finished next week

2011-Travels

The year began with a lot of traveling, I love the destinations, but the traveling part of traveling leaves a lot to be desired.
In February I made my annual trek to Philadelphia to attend the Buyer's Market of American Craft. The show was busier than I have seen it in the since I began doing the show in 2008. I think it is a great sign that things are turning around for the economy, and the fine craft scene.
March was spring break for the kids, so we decided we needed to visit the in-laws in France. It has been five years since we were able to visit, and it was a perfect time to go. The kids are old enough to appreciate it, speak enough French to play with their cousins, and it was a good 10 degrees warmer there. On the way out we got to spend a couple of days in Barcelona, Spain, the work of Gaudi is so inspiring.