Old School at the Studio

     This outfit is made up of a mixture that reminds me of school.  Maybe it's the leather jacket and flowered dress, very art school during the 1980's.  Add some combat boots and spiked hair (and a younger me), then the look would be complete!

     Seems like there are two types of people when it comes to clogs.  Those that can keep clogs on their feet and those that can't.  I have always been a lover of clogs especially in red.  I purchased these beauties while visiting my sister-in-law, Paulette.  She lives in Austin, TX a truly incredible place for shopping at unbeatable prices.  The wind chill here in Minnesota is 15 below zero.  Maybe another trip is in the future.........

purse--Adrienne Vittadini
dress--Karl Lagerfeld for impulse
clogs--Anne Klein
tights--Hanes
leather jacket--Anne Klein


Monday Mingle at BonBon Rose Girls

Stripes and Flowers

     Naturally I'm not extroverted, some would say shy.  With my art, when I need to meet a large audience, a special dress is a push of courage.   I think taking the risk to be authentically yourself is an act of boldness.  Happy Valentine's Day!

dress--Christian Lacroix

boots--Folaga (thrifted)

bracelet--Lands End

scarf--designer unknown

Spots, Dots and Circles

     It's been cold here in Minnesota so I decided to take the next group of photos in my studio building. It is quite an unique property because it once housed the manufacturing of a large American seed company.  There are beautiful pictures in the lobby of women in printed cotton dresses during the 1940's using tweezers to fill garden flower packages.  Today this building houses many artist studios and various small creative businesses.  The building is "crusty" in a good way. 

     When I saw the dress I knew I had to have it.  I like the comfort of silk knit and I use circular patterns often in my artwork.  At openings the audience needs to see you as the artist, not as part of the crowd.

dress--BCBG (anniversary gift from Dean)

tights--Hue

shoes--Calvin Klein (thrifted)

necklace--Vera Wang

bracelet--gift from Stacie

     I have done a series of pieced sticks with colored paper tips.  They make a complex surface and I enjoy the contrast with the highly painted figures.  These women are planting a tree with the hope of lasting growth, long past their own lives.  They are approaching a special event, one of which they have gathered their best selves and goodwill.  They are prepared to do the job at hand.