Overworked and Underpaid!

I'm writing this tongue in cheek entry after a few days of slogging away, and feeling like there is still so much to do

Depressing isn't it...

Last week I made 5 fine silver pendants, which need bails attaching to them. Then I have made 17 mixed media pendants (polymer clay and sterling) which just need glossing and will also need bails.None of which I have shown here, by the way.

Meanwhile, I have bought what I need to try my hand at making fine silver rings, but do not have the time to do them yet.

My studio and bedroom, are covered in materials and half finished pieces...aaaah! and I still keep waking up with ideas, that I need to jot down, in the middle of the night

The website is getting my full attention this week, because it did not get hardly any last week. Oh dear....

So overall, too little time, too many thoughts whizzing around, worn out fingers, and money going out, and nothing coming in.

I am sure that something isn't quite right, with this equation LOL

Woodland Fairy Muse

My Woodland Fairy muse....





I drew the image, and coloured it in photoshop

Having a lazy day, the hubby is watching the Rugby
England has just won, so thats good...
Hope evryone is well :)

Mermaid Watercolour Painting

A snippet


Smaller version of the complete painting

I'm going to be working on my new collection soon, based on marine life and mermaids

I had a half finished watercolour painting I created last year.
I decided to finish her off digitally, which I've never done before
I like the result, and think I will do more traditional and digital art combos for my website

This is a snippet of the result. I painted gills on her cheeks, as my own imagined version of a mermaid

I haven't named her yet, so if you have any suggestions comment below

Flickr Favourites: Organza Extravaganza!

1. organza, 2. Organza W.I.P, 3. tags, 4. Lavender sachets
I chose a fun, random Flickr Favourite today, based on artwork inspired by organza, one of my fave materials :)

See more flickr favourites today, at Artmind's Blog

YOJ Week 4: My First Silver Clay Bezel Setting

This is the first time, that I've ever set a stone that cannot be fired in the kiln, in precious metal clay

I embedded Bezel wire, and sculpted around the frame.It is not a complete success, but it is good for a first attempt



I'll be trying out more of these, and try to get a feel for bezel setting.
I do love my syringe tool though, I'm so tempted to make the bezel out of that LOL

I've decided to add this one as my week 4 from my year of jewellery.It is one of the methods I have been dreading to try out, so it feels right to include it as part of the jewellery project :)

Best Man FAIL!!!!

This had me in hysterics this morning.
Tea spat everywhere, and there was much hysterical guffawing over this clip
I do feel bad for the wedding couple though, but still...

Straight out of the Lion King!

Source Here

Checking out the papers today, and it is truly disheartening overall.
A mix of sex scandals, reality tv hunks and harlots, and a mother smothering her children to death.Lovely....

I saw this pic by chance near the bottom of the page, and it really reminded me of the Lion King Disney movie, the Daddy Lion is definitely looking grumpy, but amused by his hyperactive little cub. So cute...

I really think sometimes, that I prefer animals to people LOL