What a blast but was I whooped! Tuesday was the petting zoo. Thursday was the Museum Of Science & Industry & Father's Day was Sunday. Had family dinners & a good time was had by all!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Had A Week With Both Grandchildren
What a blast but was I whooped! Tuesday was the petting zoo. Thursday was the Museum Of Science & Industry & Father's Day was Sunday. Had family dinners & a good time was had by all!
"Just Face It!"
I used a bike sprocket & a zither on this piece. Did I miss the dolls? Nah but did use wire & beads!
My Biggest Piece Yet
I made a piece when I 1st began the found object art & never liked it. It did not look bad-there was just 'something' that bugged me about it. So I tore it apart for parts & wanted to make a 'biggie' with arms & legs, This baby is loaded with parts! The name should not be repeated! I made it for me.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thank You Regina!
This sweet wonderful lady Regina asked if she could tell my story on her Blog. I gave her my blessings & here is my article on her blog. Hugs every one. Time to go out & play with my girls!!! ♥
Beauty of Sorrow: Lyme
beautyofsorrow.blogspot.com
A creative way of looking at pain.. healing by sharing sorrow.. letting people know that they are not alone.. that we are there for each other.. The Beauty of Sorrow comes out when one finds a way to heal the wound without provoking or triggering the violence and the event.
Beauty of Sorrow: Lyme
beautyofsorrow.blogspot.com
A creative way of looking at pain.. healing by sharing sorrow.. letting people know that they are not alone.. that we are there for each other.. The Beauty of Sorrow comes out when one finds a way to heal the wound without provoking or triggering the violence and the event.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
The "KeRicTures" Are Still Coming!
Let me introduce you to "Quincy", Raquel" & "Sadie" I have been making a piece for myself & it is amazing that I have very few of my own pieces including the "Wall Dancers".
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May Is LYME AWARENESS Month
It was not in our heads... it was under our skin. Because of this debilitating disease we feel each others pain as it will strip your life right out of you. The symptoms & damage is HORRENDOUS. Most of us went undiagnosed as cases were not being reported. We never got the bullseye rash that shows that one has Lyme. 80% never get it. Besides Fibromyalgia & Lyme Arthritis (which I can ignore) I was damaged very badly Neurologically. I also have chronic sinusitis which knocks me to my knees post Lyme symptoms like to reek havoc & make all of your other symptome act up worse. In 9+ years I have had 11 piklines-yes that is what you see in the picture, an IV threaded to my heart. I can get 1-3 infusions a day of antibiotics -I have had them in for up to 3-4 months. 11 piklines in 9 years. My art was my saving grace as staying home in bed was not an option. I decide after I could stand up & focus (8 months) I would concentrate on my art. I sold 1400 Wall Dancers dolls each made 1 at a time on Ebay then I went to Etsy. So this be knows what one goes through. the reason for this ugly picture & story is because people tell me Keri if you can do it I can try... I always wanted to paint... I would like to sew ............so my heart & prayers are with you all & I will stand by your side. This is MY story. Last week I was written up in Artizen Magazine. I know everyone wants to ask questions but I do NOT do support groups or get all over Lyme websites. I KNOW what the disease so please try & respect my right to not want to talk sick talk with anyone. I have met great people & learned many lessons on my journey. I cannot change the Lyme Disease but I can choose how I want to live my life & I do! To all of you that have gone through so much of this with me over the years-I love you to pieces! Hugs,
Keri
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Shuffling Through My Found Object Work & "KeRicTures"
"Time To Smell The Flowers"
"Go With Your Bad Self"
"Best Friends Forever"
"Saw It Clearly"
Hi guys! As you all know I am not a Blogger I check in once in awhile but usually I get up & start working. I've done a few new pieces.
"Go With Your Bad Self"
"Best Friends Forever"
"Saw It Clearly"
Hi guys! As you all know I am not a Blogger I check in once in awhile but usually I get up & start working. I've done a few new pieces.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
2 New Pieces
"Hair Today Gone Tomorrow" & "You're Safe With Me. Since the "KeRicTures" & a few health issues I am still trying to play with my found object art pieces. I made so many so fast I am feeling a tad crispy. Hugs & kisses to all you dear buds.
Keri
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
"You're Safe With Me"
Since Ric & I started the "KeRicTures" I find little time for my found object pieces but did squeak this one out. Have great weekends! Hugs.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
"KeRicTures"
Ok so I morphed again! Cannot have Keri idle or the Lyme would run my life. And I really can cause trouble! Boy the name "KeRicTures" really works! My whole 1st name is in the name & Ric's actually spells us both out! Anyhoo we are embarking on a new venture or adventure! Hubby & I are now collaborating on a new series of art pieces. I sketch the faces & Ric cuts them out but they can have 5-6 layers of masonite to create them. Then I do the painting & assembling.
Next he makes the bodies & then back to me for painting. These are truly whimsical pieces so colorful! They are 26"- 29" tall so good size pieces. Each face will be different but the bodies will stay the same. When people see our work because of the body style they will think "Ric & Keri made these!" Thus the name "KeRicTures". They'll be painted differently & can be a blast in a grouping!
1- "Albert"
2- SOLD
3- "Beatrice"
4- "Carmen"
5- "Doobie"
6- "Eggbert"
7- "Figaro"
8- "Garby"
9- "Hazel"
10-"Iggy"
11-"Jethro"
12-"Klara"
Thursday, February 17, 2011
My Last Drawing 1993
The day Frank Zappa passed was the the last time I drew. I swore I would never draw & paint again & until the sketches for the heads-I didn't! Cynthia this is for you!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Hubby & I Are Collaborating
I swore I'd never draw or paint again but being on hold with Comcast (shaking head) I sketched out a few faces. It is time for another change. Hubby who just is a 'wood master' has rendered my drawings out of wood that can be up to 6 layers. He is phenomenal! Now this weekend we are going to make body prototypes probably 2 as some heads are so much larger but we WANT them simple & when anyone sees them they KNOW we made them! No doubt about it! So a work in progress but a fun one. Hugs.
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