Saturday, December 26, 2009

All I wanted for Christmas

My very own easel (which I proudly assembled myself!):


My very own Flex Shaft:


I've never had an easel at home. I've always just stuck lots of nails in the walls wherever the lighting is good. Of course I'd overpaint the edges and end up leaving "stencil" marks where the canvas ended. I just had to repaint the whole wall where I painted Michele's winter aspens. Duh! The easel will be a permanent fixture in my living and dining room as the lighting is better than down in my studio.

The flexshaft is burning a hole in my metal assemblage collection. I woke up this morning with an idea for an assemblage lamp and because of this tool I can actually make it! (To come soon!) I can drill, polish, grind, etc. with exact precision because of the pen like grip on this. It has a foot pedal controlled motor. Until now I've been using an awkward rotary tool.

I also enjoyed receiving beautiful Christmas cards from many of you. I always like to hear your thoughts and see how your life is going. I didn't get cards mailed this year again...maybe will get New Year's greetings out.

Despite being sick, it's been a peaceful time of being with friends and family. Yes, Santa was good to me. I hope he was as good to you.

1 comment:

the fredin's said...

ok i think its hilarious that you had to re-paint your whole wall after painting michele's aspens. sounds like it is a very good thing you got the easel :). SO good to see you tonight...liam adores mason, and i LOVE that! love you!