Episode 20, in which we all make progress on our projects.
I was trying to make a large oval "button" out of a piece of oak salvaged from the railroad tracks, but ended up dropping and breaking my piece. Not to worry though, that's just wood telling me it wants to be a different shape. I salvaged the busted pieces and they will likely become some nice jewelry.
Episode 18, in which Cheryl forgets her camera and vlogs from her cell phone.
I shared cyanotype with my fellow students during studio time today. Dale, Richard and Joe Willie made sun prints with me. I'll post photos of the good ones later.
Episode 14, in which we show and tell.
This video is just over ten minutes long. That's because everyone spends a minute or two showing a project and sharing a little about the materials and creative process. You'll see completed work made from the stuff you've watched us find and work with so far. Enjoy!
Episode 10, in which Cheryl tells Joe Willie Smith to spin it and run.
I swear, I love how much I get to play in this class, and that my teacher is free to play, too. Spending my semester this way is one of my better decisions.
Have a look at what my fellow students worked on today:
I did more sandblasting today. Specifically, I blasted some ugly green paint off of a wood frame purchased for under $1 at the As Is Yard. The sandblasting revealed the grain of the wood nicely. Joe Willie also sliced a piece of oak for me, and it's gorgeous.
Unfortunately, while I'm doing my own work I forget to yank out the video camera. I'll try to do better next week and show you how my own work is coming along.
Episode 6, in which we work in the studio with what we've found so far.
Richard works out his opinions on weighing in. Joe Willie helps out with ideas for transforming objects. Dale creates a beautiful lady out of fabric and natural materials. Esmerelda begins designing an altar. And I'm working with a cigar box, egg shells and an old doll's head, though I spent most of the time removing seeds from their pods.
Music: El Coradobes by Gringo Motel, from podsafeaudio.com.
