Fat Tuesday....Mardi Gras is in full swing in New Orleans...I had my beads in the studio but failed to actually put them on. I had several great visits today as I continued my cards for the special requests...honestly I truly enjoy putting these unique cards together and they really do help me pay my rent. Lisa brought her beautiful daughter in to meet me ...and she is interested in working with me in the studio...outreach or personal art making...her eyes seemed to brighten when she walked into the studio. I will complete my time with my young man...and then work her into the schedule. I advised her to take a book making workshop at LCA because she also is a writer...combination of two strong characteristics words and images. She and her Mother are coming to The Works on Sunday for the lecture by Rosa Rojas and an opportunity yo meet some of the artists in the Communication Collaboration exhibit. Our opening had been cancelled due to level two road conditions with dangerous icy roads.
I have been trying to watch the big dog show in New York...I always get a kick out how often the dogs and the trainers often look alike...maybe it is just me but this ring of competition is very amusing to watch annually. Yes I will switch back to hear the presidents optimistic visions for this new era. Hopefully the atmosphere in Washington will all take a chill pill and listen to one another and then find an equitable compromise.
My work space continues to ebb and flow...I try but the table is always evolving.........
the beautiful end of a beautiful day....
Now as the Best of Show is about to begin and I need to return to my handwork...enjoy my day in the studio. I never seem to get as much as I think I should get done...but I am visible and present. A working artist making a difference....in myself...my family...my community.
The final selections of best of show 2013.... the winners are reserve old English sheep dog Swagger....137th Banana Joe....sorry I cannot remember how to spell the winner's breeds name....but he is a cute tiny black terrier. Now I need to go to bed and hug my two canine winners Rosie and Roxie! Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
Banana Joe will now retire to his home in the Netherlands....happy breeding time of his life. A tiny dog competing with the big dogs ...in the best of show ring. Yes,... the little guy can win in this big world. Sweet dreams. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteI am glad the affenpinscher Banana Joe got to retire a winner-he's a cutie- but can't believe he won over the others!!! The dog show was a better viewing choice than the State of the Union!!
ReplyDeleteI love those dog shows. They are all amazing! Your friend Branson is very talented!
ReplyDeleteIt's precisely because you are visible and present that you never get as much done in the studio as you'd like. But, the smiles are reward enough, I bet. :)
ReplyDeleteThannk you for this
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