Combing

My hair is so long now it takes a lot of maintenance. Here I am combing it in front of my computer.

Updated Editor on Blogger

I got a book on blogging at the library and it lead me to make some changes to my blog. Did you know there is an improved editor but you have to turn it on by going to the settings page? It's supposed to make it easier to manipulate the photos that you add to a blog post. I'm going to try it now.

Blog Make-over

Instead of giving myself a make-over I gave my blog a make-over. I hope you like it. It took me many hours to figure out how to change to a photo background of one of my paintings.

If you are starved for photos, here are some new photos of me.

Today's Self Portraits

My garden is my refuge with flowers always in bloom.

Breath is Life

Last night I finished my violet corset so today I'm wearing it the Irvine Renaissance Faire. I think I'm going to have a lot more trouble breathing than I did when I used to wear a bodice to fairs in my twenties. Even trying it on left me gasping for air. So we'll see. I'm at least going to wear it when I walk in the gate. And go from there.

Widow Earring

This earring lost it's partner years ago and has been hanging on my felt earring hanger for a long time. Finally I decided to embrace the concept that symmetricallity is the antithesis of style and wear a braid on one side and the fabulous earring on the other. I've been meaning to make some mismatched earrings anyway. So this seemed like a good place to start. If you have beautiful things stashed in boxed, drawers and closets get them out and enjoy them. An artist I know just died suddenly at 35. Lesson learned. Don't wait for the perfect opportunity. Enjoy life now.

A Few Self Portraits

A few self portraits from the Hammer In I went to today where I got nice and sunburned. It was a really hot day and we were standing around a forge and crucible. So this witch is melted.