frankenstein Friday

Love, play, sleep, that's what the kids do, eat, poop and repeat.

I can see Frankenstein's round head in the Thinking Monkey sculpture. His perfectly rounded shapes and delicate edges. I think the top photo of Bella needs to be a new sculpture. The twist of her body and weight on the pillow. But for now let's just enjoy the goodness they bring and smile!

onward...
and a happy weekend to all!

Today's cuteness

After a nice walk and some breakfast there is nothing left to do but play!

onward....

Progress report: Hare and Standing Monkey

I am so close to color! I can't wait to start painting them. I will concentrate on the Thinking Monkey today to bring it up to the same level as these two. Then the final pass of sanding, then color! I love them white, but dream of color, they could go through a few color changes and end up being painted white again--I never know till I try. It is a whole new world and I am just getting started!

Onward!

In the garden

Here's what is going on in the garden: melons, beans, luffa, eggplant, radish, tomato, peppers, basil, various herbs, Lavender, and lots of flowers. The bees are working hard all day long and inspiring us to try harder and do better. I found a baby toad in Bella's water bowl this morning. It was so tiny and cute. I helped it escape before she spotted it. Frankenstein is keeping the chipmunks on the run. It is a team effort! That's how my garden grows.

Onward!

frankenstein Friday

Or, Frankenstein Friday now with extra: Bella! I am thrilled we got the results back from Bella's check up today, she is 100% healthy! I even had the Vet drain a cyst that was on her side, so she is lump free too! The only thing left to tackle is getting her used to Truman. Truman watches her from her perch and Bella is very interested. So far the baby gate is the best way for me to let Truman have a shower and get her in and out. So far so good! It is indeed a very Happy Frankenstein Friday! We will keep the name, he is always and forever my little man, ah and Bella-Bella mi amor, secondi!

A very happy weekend to all!
Onward!

Poetry of daily life

I wanted to direct your attenton to my list of Blogs. I have added: My Precious Studio to the list of blog's I like to visit. I have always loved Tere's jewelry (you can check it out at her blog and etsy shop). She is doing a series of Relic's that are both elegant and cool, really great art. Her plan is to produce a new one each week. Please join me in following her journey. I have been fascinated by religious relics for decades, teeth and bones elevated to the realm of sacred object. These pieces she is producing are relics of her world, a poetry of daily life.

Onward!

Studio helpers

I cannot express enough how helpful it is having Frankenstein and Bella in the studio with me. They create such a sense of peace with their advanced napping skills. Sculpting animals with them here is like having live models. Who wouldn't want an audience who gives constant support--yay!

Onward!