scientist jill bolte taylor's powerful stroke of insight

there will be a new event at the sama conference this year: an all-member mini salon dinner and silent auction. members are invited to register to bring a small mosaic, no larger than 12" x 12", to be silent auctioned or just displayed.

initially, i was not interested in participating, but australian artist marian shapiro kind of persuaded me to join in. so, i created this piece for the event.

the work is titled given, not lost, and is 6" x 9" (15cm x 23cm). the materials are marble, smalti, glass, mirror, pearls, seed beads, beads of glass, shell, and swarovski crystal.

i just finished my second piece in the rhythms series. i am happier with this one than i am with the first one for january. i am getting more into the spirit of the series, and learning more about the technique and how to improve it. so, i guess i am grateful for having to do two do-overs to come up with this third attempt.

what do you think... does it feel like february to you?

A few weeks ago, in response to an inquiry over my website, I sent an email trying to explain how I transfer a design to a 3D object, specifically a vase. The following is copied from that email, with a few quick clarifications added, and is a general explanation only. Maybe there is a tip or two that could be helpful to someone. I reference my vase titled Skin Deep, which you can see by clicking the thumbnail.

i have started a new series which i am calling rhythms. i will make one piece for each month, inspired by the natural environmental rhythms happening around me at the time. this one is for january.