Framing Scripture

Casting Pearls (Matt. 7:6)



Worthy ( Rev. 5: 11-12)

Consuming Fire (Heb. 12:29)

Three mixed media collages incorporating the frames that I bought in NM years ago.

Turban shell bracelet

I just finished this turban shell cuff and plan to make a collar to match. I worked with a variety of shells, crystals and seed beads.

Back in the studio

I am back in the studio and working on several projects, including continuing with the shell jewelry that I began in Florida and 6 necklaces for Jack Straw Gallery to be ready for "The Season". I have begun a new Madonna and Child beaded icon and am taking up the drawing challege - making one drawing every morning before I begin my other work.

Seashell Pendants

"The Wind Was in Their Wings"
encaustic painting

The AOTA exhibition is coming up in July and I am entering 2 pieces - one "The Mystery" (see earlier blog) and an encaustic painting.

Sanibel Shell Show

The 2012, 75th annual Sanibel Shell Show ran from March 1-3. I have somewhat reliable word that the show will be featured as a segment on the CBS Sunday Morning News on March 18 (9-10:30 EST).

 This is my entry in the jewelry division of the show.

Two necklaces featuring turban shells as the focal shell. Also including beehive snail shells, pearls, spiny oyster, amber, carnelian, agate, sequins and glass beads.
                                            (I apologize for the bad lighting)

                                             

CIVA Network

I now have a page on the CIVA Network.
Check it out at http://civa-artists.ning.com/profile/NancyGoes

I still have not completed any new work and I'm not sure when I'll get back in the studio. After the first of the year we'll be heading to sunny Florida for 3 months. I'm hoping that the warm weather will get those creative juices flowing again.

Advent

"The Mystery"
mixed media collage

I haven't made any new art for several months as I have been working on Christmas gifts and cards. However I did have an older piece framed recently. It seemed appropriate to the season so I thought I would share it.

6 weeks

It's been 6 weeks to the day since my knee surgery. All went well and I am healing but still have a little way to go. I was hoping my recovery period would give me a lot of time to make new work, but the creative juices just don't seem to be flowing yet. I will be sending this older piece to the Doane College exhibition.

"Tenderness"
monoprint, drawing & thread on canvas