Hi everybody!
A quick post today. Its the first day of school and I just wanted to wish everyone starting at (or returning to) SU GOOD LUCK! and have fun!
Until next time,
Gitta
Monday, August 30, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
work on display!
Hello everybody!
School is rapidly approaching-classes start in one week from today! I can hardly believe it. Summer has gone by so quickly! The weather is beginning to cool off and soon I can start wearing my favorite articles of clothing (boots and cardigans). The time to start stocking up on pencils and notebooks is here. As you can probably tell I love fall and back to school planning and I am looking forward to the start of the semester.
But my love of autumn is not the purpose of this post. I have some exciting news to share-my jewelry is on display on the fourth floor of Bird Library. Its a combined show with Michelle Glasson, a photographer and fellow jewelry maker. I installed my work into a display case last Monday and we had a little reception Wednesday night. Here I am in the Biblio Gallery with Ann Skiold (the coordinator of the show) in the center of the group and Michelle on the right. We are standing in front of some of Michelle's photographs and textiles.
The show will be up for about a month so if you get a chance you should stop by to check out my work and artists statement.
Until next time,
Gitta
School is rapidly approaching-classes start in one week from today! I can hardly believe it. Summer has gone by so quickly! The weather is beginning to cool off and soon I can start wearing my favorite articles of clothing (boots and cardigans). The time to start stocking up on pencils and notebooks is here. As you can probably tell I love fall and back to school planning and I am looking forward to the start of the semester.
But my love of autumn is not the purpose of this post. I have some exciting news to share-my jewelry is on display on the fourth floor of Bird Library. Its a combined show with Michelle Glasson, a photographer and fellow jewelry maker. I installed my work into a display case last Monday and we had a little reception Wednesday night. Here I am in the Biblio Gallery with Ann Skiold (the coordinator of the show) in the center of the group and Michelle on the right. We are standing in front of some of Michelle's photographs and textiles.
Until next time,
Gitta
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
HOME!!
Hi everybody!
Sorry for not having a post for a while. Last week I was on vacation in Aaronsburg, PA aka. HOME! Unfortunately, being that I've spent my summer in the 'Cuse, I haven't been able to spend too much at home. And though I call home almost everyday, its not quite the same as being there. My week was pretty busy with visits with friends and family but I did have some time to relax a bit and take some photos. I would like to share them with you because my home town, a very small rural community, provides a lot of inspiration for my work. I hope you enjoy!
Sorry for not having a post for a while. Last week I was on vacation in Aaronsburg, PA aka. HOME! Unfortunately, being that I've spent my summer in the 'Cuse, I haven't been able to spend too much at home. And though I call home almost everyday, its not quite the same as being there. My week was pretty busy with visits with friends and family but I did have some time to relax a bit and take some photos. I would like to share them with you because my home town, a very small rural community, provides a lot of inspiration for my work. I hope you enjoy!
Animals have become such an inspiration for me. Aren't these guys cute?
A country road
There is a large Amish community in my area. This is one of their farms.
The Concord grapes growing on the porch of my house are just starting to ripen. They're a bit early this year.
Our apples are a little early too. They are very small but tasty.
This beautiful hydrangea is called Lime Light. As you can see the little buds are a shade of green before turning white as they age.
And finally, my dog, Scottie. He's a Shetland Sheepdog dog and is very gentle.
Until next time,
Gitta
Monday, August 9, 2010
one more website
Hello everybody!
A few weeks ago I told you about a blog that I love-design*sponge. I must admit that I have become a slave to that blog checking it several times a day for updates (I don't even check my e-mail that often). It has plenty of diy projects that have really gotten me in the crafting spirit. So I'll share another website that always indulges my crafting side.
www.etsy.com
Etsy is a pretty popular shopping website. It is a trove of all things cute, craft-y, handmade and adorable. I could honestly get lost on that site for hours if I'm not careful. If your not familiar with it I recommend you check it out!
Until next time,
Gitta
A few weeks ago I told you about a blog that I love-design*sponge. I must admit that I have become a slave to that blog checking it several times a day for updates (I don't even check my e-mail that often). It has plenty of diy projects that have really gotten me in the crafting spirit. So I'll share another website that always indulges my crafting side.
www.etsy.com
Etsy is a pretty popular shopping website. It is a trove of all things cute, craft-y, handmade and adorable. I could honestly get lost on that site for hours if I'm not careful. If your not familiar with it I recommend you check it out!
Until next time,
Gitta
wax works!
Hi everybody!
Just a quick update on what I'm doing. I've been itching to make some jewelry but not having a personal metalsmithing studio in my apartment has been somewhat of a hindrance. However, a few weeks ago I ordered some tools from Rio Grande Jewelry Making Supplies. I bought carving wax and a little alcohol lamp that runs on denatured alcohol so I can carve some wax models. I was fortunate enough to have some dentist tools given to me a few months ago so now I'm all set to start carving. Dental tools are the best tools for carving jewelry or anything on a small scale (even old, broken tools still work great!) Working in wax is the first step in casting an object. Casting is my favorite process in metalsmithing and while I don't have any of my own casting equipment I can get some wax pieces ready this summer to cast for in fall. I'll post some pictures of the wax carving process and hopefully during fall semester, I'll be able to continue describing the rest of the casting process including investing, the burn out, using the centrifuge to cast the object, and then the clean up process of the cast piece. It should be fun!
Until next time,
Gitta
Just a quick update on what I'm doing. I've been itching to make some jewelry but not having a personal metalsmithing studio in my apartment has been somewhat of a hindrance. However, a few weeks ago I ordered some tools from Rio Grande Jewelry Making Supplies. I bought carving wax and a little alcohol lamp that runs on denatured alcohol so I can carve some wax models. I was fortunate enough to have some dentist tools given to me a few months ago so now I'm all set to start carving. Dental tools are the best tools for carving jewelry or anything on a small scale (even old, broken tools still work great!) Working in wax is the first step in casting an object. Casting is my favorite process in metalsmithing and while I don't have any of my own casting equipment I can get some wax pieces ready this summer to cast for in fall. I'll post some pictures of the wax carving process and hopefully during fall semester, I'll be able to continue describing the rest of the casting process including investing, the burn out, using the centrifuge to cast the object, and then the clean up process of the cast piece. It should be fun!
Until next time,
Gitta
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