Look to the Sky

Just some shots of the sky I've taken over the past few months in my neck of the woods... :)

Free Spirits...

I'm blessed to have a lot of amazing women in my life.  The funny thing is that if you were to meet any of them, they would be the last ones to admit their own strength, talents, and free spirits, but I think that's what makes them even more beautiful.  These porcelain keepsakes are inspired by each and every one of them.

All Over the Map

My work lately has been all over the map - from the night sky to more personal inspirations.  That's where I've been and that's about where it's going.  I had a few more porcelain pieces I have been meaning to paint and being on Spring Break made for good timing to get them done.

The first few nights of break were spent going for lovely quiet walks with the moon keeping me company.  It got me to thinking of that song, "Dance by the Light of the Moon," that is sung by James Stewart and Donna Reed when they play budding high school sweethearts in the movie, It's a Wonderful Life.  

The moon also makes me think of the quote from J.R.R. Tolkien's, Lord of the Rings Book 1, "Not all those who wander are lost."  -Sort of my motto in life really, being the wanderer that I am.  The moon just seems like a constant for those who are free spirit wanderers.

With those inspirations in mind, here are two works I recently completed: 

Close up of detailing - LOVE the irredescent ink that give the moon an extra special glow! 

Close up of detailing.

Reverse side of porcelain keepsake.

Today's Inspiration... STARS

I know I should be out doors enjoying this amazing, yet windy weather, but allergies has gotten the better part of me these past few days so I've been laying low.  The wind seems to die down in the evenings here in the D.C. area so I take my cue and get out for an evening stroll. The plus side to all of the day's wind is that the sky is crystal clear and I can see stars for miles around.  It's gorgeous!

It got me motivated to put together an inspiration board of sorts - all having to do with stars.  

I share it with you here...  I hope you enjoy too!

A beautiful DIY luminarie by www.handimania.com

www.themindunleashed.org

www.huaban.org

The Falling Rocket, 1875 (www.art.com)

diggers-colorful-world.tumblr.com

Pilar Zeta - Falling in Love With the Dark Side of the Universe