http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:sandevolver&section=today deviantART RSS for by:sandevolver en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:49:12 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/24538710/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/24538710/ Fri, 01 May 2009 21:20:36 PDT But one of the highlights had to be the collection of knotwork drawings by a class of 5th graders I gave a couple of lessons to.
Not only were they able to pick up a kinda tricky method of knot illustration in half the instruction time that my adult students get, but they ran with it. The personalized variations are awesome.
Couldn't be more proud.

hope this link for pics of other Columbia elementary class installations works.
[link]

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/23563897/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/23563897/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:11:24 PST For the second year in a row- my Whatcom County Allied Arts show entry has been flanked (on the left)
by Barbie's nude ass.
My poor studio sat quiet, still, collecting dust after the frenetic christmas rush and I finally gather enough motivation to assemble this lovely ornamental flower- to once again be humbled by anatomically correct plastic.
I'll get a better picture once I bring it home. But the kiddo always makes for a great photo- and a great laugh.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/22138635/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/22138635/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:11:17 PST On to the local gifts now- with some sledding breaks in between.
I cannot relay how grateful I am to NOT be traveling this holiday season.
My heart goes out to those stuck in airports, train stations and bus terminals this year.
Happy Holidays!

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/22077278/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/22077278/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:58:42 PST that I'm supposed to be having fun.

Instead I'm stressing about shipping deadlines,
working beyond pain and exhaustion,
and doubting my ability to make any money with this stuff.

At least I'm done with the knot frames,
and on to my pretty glass flowers on slate.
Just hope it's a merry Christmas for all.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21905186/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21905186/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:35:25 PST 3 of 4 finished, ready for wrapping.
Hoping that the 4th can be completed tomorrow.
Then back to florals on slate.
Yee hah and ho ho ho.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21879996/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21879996/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:07:48 PST but these Christmas gifts are really getting to me.
and if I don't get them wrapped, shipped, and out of my sight,
in the next coupla days,
I'm going to start resenting them.
I'm thinkin' fruit baskets for next year.

4 the same but not quite the same sounded fun.
A study in color and personalities,
Of course I had to pick a project with nearly a hundred pieces
and some of the trickiest cuts known to glass.
It is nice to be seemingly ahead of holiday schedule,
still very anxious to move on to something- ANYTHING else.

#1 & #2 now grouted.
#3 grout today.
#4 still in cut & grind

ugh.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21570026/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21570026/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:01 PST Tis the season, well, practically.
Especially when one is making one's holiday gifts
and they take as long as mine to produce.

Santa resides at the re-store.
There will be many recycled, reworked and re-incarnated cabinet doors
wrapped in pretty paper this year.
Could be the year of the initials- or mirrors-
although I've already got 2 florals going.

back to the assembly line.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21326957/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21326957/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:22:40 PST
I've also been quite busy in the studio, finally.
I love travel and houseguests, but it sure is nice to be finding the rhythm and routine again- and time for flying glass.

I'm desperate to wrap up a couple of long overdue WIPs-
first and foremostly the friggin bloody blipity christmas light mirror,
which has been nearly a year in the making. I've gotta post the 'nearly there' photo with the reject pieces next to it. The time and energy that those incredibly complicated wasted pieces represent is astounding. The number of times I had to simply put it away, in the cupboard, out of sheer disgust...
Alas- valuable lessons learned:
1) patterns, need not say more. patterns
2) glass has limits. Mirrored glass in particular.

I'm also nearly there with a copy of the butterfly/floral mandala box. The original went to a silent auction at the school, but I loved it so much I had to make another.
This time I think I'll tile the sides as well (a decision I've made on the floral hexagonal box too) and grout black. (Not loving white grout on many projects).

It's just nice to be back to workin'-
with a rush of optimism for this country.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21006480/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/21006480/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:19:26 PDT The Safari Book Fair. "Please create a reading nook for the kids to peruse books". "and Oh yeah, and can't use anything but masking tape on the walls".
So voila, faux safari tent, trunk, even the fire in the torches.
Now if someone would just pay me to do it.
Huge fun regardless.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/20667209/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/20667209/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:41:40 PDT
Should you happen to knot someone in the charming county of Whatcom (Washington), perhaps southernmost BC with a nexus pass?, who would be interested in learning this exceptionally cool method of drawing knotwork, please pass this on.

Starting Wednesday October 1st, I will again be teaching knot drawing at Whatcom Community College. It's weekly, Wednesdays, 6-8:30. The first 4 sessions are 'Beginning',the next 4 'Advanced'.

link for details
[link]
Huge Thanks

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/20103491/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/20103491/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:52:03 PDT 'Daffodils' has been accepted for the 'Mellow Yellow" Juried Exhibit.
September 26- November 13th at the Lynnwood Library Gallery.
Rockin!

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/19932328/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/19932328/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:46:46 PDT
]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/19665131/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/19665131/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:16:55 PDT I'm obviously diggin the flowers on slate, put this one together for
Lynnwood Library's "Mellow Yellow" Exhibition. (wish me luck)
I liked doing the 'little bit bigger' 10" X 10",
but any bigger and I'm pushing the weight limits for mounting wire.
I've got 2 more 5" X 9"s nearly complete- that'll make 6-
and am now considering shooting for and even 12- a cool calendar.

Gotta get going on the backsplashes, help me clarify that I'm prepared enough for my most desired commissions and prospective WCC course.

Had fun doing re-con for my 'Business of Selling Art' class- shopping for venues that would suit my work. A different perspective for approaching galleries and public spaces, very cool.

Summer is jetting at Mach speed, but some unexpected free time this week might even lend itself to some productivity. I'm hoping to get a couple of submissions in.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/18698932/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/18698932/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:25:01 PDT I am an artist out of compulsion, fulfilling the NEED to make things beautiful. As a peddler of my trade, I must produce and prioritize.
But when the determination to finish incomplete, frustrating items smothers the joy of creating-
it kills the intent of making a living doing something I love to do.
For weeks I've dreaded the studio- avoiding facing any of the 3 projects I swore I'd finish before starting any others. All 3 at a maddening points of problem solving. 2 left over from LAST christmas.
But fortunately my compulsion to make has overpowered my sense of responsibility and driven me to start not only a new project, but a series.
I've had the opportunity to play with alot of Slate lately and love love it. So rich- what a great canvas, and perfect for the garden. Bring in my need for color and flowers and viola!
I've posted photos of the 1st 2 - still ungrouted-
the second 2 have glass cut out awaiting adhesion-
another 2 in drawing.
Unclear what the installation will eventually be- but meanwhile, I love em'.
I can't wait to get back in the shop and damned be what I should be doing.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/17919616/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/17919616/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:09:03 PDT but as it's been nearly 6 weeks since I documented any work at all,
I felt compelled.
It's also a symbolic piece- stalled,
waiting on tile I kept meaning to order,
representative of far too much time spent on absurd miniscule details,
hopefully to be valued as exceptional some day.

Sure is gonna be purdy all said n done.

Despite lack of proof, I have been quite busy in the studio,
attempting to focus on FINISHING the multiple projects awaiting that last 10%.
I'm anxious to have more/better works for the soon to be website.
I've been blessed with the opportunity to work with the coolest lady on this, check out her many skills at [link].
Otherwise putting together a website is a nightmare.
Photos that could ever begin to do justice,
fonts that don't quite seem right,
backgrounds and graphics that best suit
and the text- geeze all that friggin text.
The bios, artist statements, descriptions, commission contracts-
eeek, daunting task.

Meanwhile "Beginning Knot Drawing" is in full swing at Whatcom Community College. Another collection of awesome folks having fun with the 'secrets of the scribes'.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/17278530/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/17278530/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:47:38 PDT I've posted a pic of the top of the mosaic box for this weekend's silent auction.
I choose to focus on the top and remind myself how pretty it is-
how near uniform the pieces are-
how lucky I got with that color combo (crystal tile colors are limited)-
how awesome the flower and butterfly turned out-
how lovely it is to run your fingers across.

I choose to focus on these things
and ignore the glaring brand from the gods of perfection and/or humility-
waiting to share the details of my grand error
until I'm able to make light of it.

It's still one of the most favoritest things I ever made
and it will make someone go "ooo pretty"
and fetch a coupla bucks for the school.

I've another jeweled mandala mosaic floral box near ready for grout.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/17124105/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/17124105/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:34:07 PST Mental note-
when you spend 30+ hours on a project,
you should probably get all those little 'nuisance-y' things
(like stripping, staining, and varnishing it's frame),
out of the way first.
Last night, the LAST step, as I'm trying to spray polyurethane,
it starts to drizzle,
and I realize how close I am to ruining the whole thing.

Whew- but I didn't.

And while I was very humbled seeing what these
Whatcom County artists produce, (mostly paintings)
there's a chance I'll be one of only 2 (or perhaps the only),
glass artist that isn't using a kiln, torch or furnace.

Opening reception is next Friday-
I'll be sure to post a dorky picture of me in front of my piece.
All very nervousing.

Now, on to Columbia Elementary silent auction donation-
I'm thinking a smaller jeweled box.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16789118/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16789118/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:37:58 PST Been too busy brutalizing my hands to update it's arrival.

The crystal tile knot box is coming along nicely-
Still have all the grey background to fill in
but the shy the 4 little corners, the knot strands are glued down.
(Plus grout, stain/paint & interior finishings.)

My attention has been diverted by a mosaic stained glass wall hanging
(re-cycled cabinet door- I LOVE YOU RE-STORE!)
It's an art nouveau wisteria-
with CRAZY glass
(one piece I've had 6 years waiting for a chance to use)
-my submission for the Allied Arts Members Exhibit.

Gotta go send sand flying.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16634230/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16634230/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:03:41 PST to remember the beautiful works done,
by my wonderful Inland Impulse,
who ceased to function this past weekend.
8 years is a respectable span for a grinder,
especially given how hard I work one.

I wasn't aware of just how dependent on one tool I am.
While I always seem to be juggling 2-3 (or 5) projects at once,
they all require the grinder to proceed.

So there is silence in my studio.
I feel like the Panther, awaiting a grinder.

Can't wait to make sand with 1/9th of a horse power.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16439831/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16439831/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:05:19 PST Fun to go super colors.

"Failte" to be next. I'm assuming they'll want a knot.
Coolio with me!

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16337445/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16337445/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:00:41 PST INVADER is my hero.
I remember seeing his mosaics in Paris-
if only I'd known the breadth of it.
I love the notion of anonymity-
random acts of beautification-
particularly for the deserving.

I've noted many ideal canvases in this charming town,
how long before someone would notice such a magical vantage?
and is there any real chance I'd get caught, in the middle of the night, up a ladder in front of a downtown store?
hmmmm
We'll see

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16269333/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16269333/ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:32:21 PST
"www.cafepress.com/knotevolutions"

features many cool products with my knotwork.
The biggest challenge is going to be not buying it all for myself.
The thought of running into someone on the street wearing one of my designs gives me a rush. I apologize in advance for the most certain accosting should I ever encounter them.

So please check it out and pass it on-
and feel free to make any comments or requests of any kind.

[link]

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16144307/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16144307/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:15:06 PST complaining about these 40-50 degree winter days.
Still the seemingly endless rain has driven me inside
and I'm beginning to go a bit buggy.

At least it's lent me the opportunity to sort through
and clean up some knots. They sure can be fun to do.
I don't teach again until spring semester and expected to abandon them until the week prior-
especially since I should be in the shop breaking and
grinding some form of glass.
But this is a pretty one and especially cool to take apart.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16096426/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16096426/ Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:57:38 PST The intent was grand- they are great friends and neighbors. Execution was a series of frustrations and reworks compounded by time.
It's all in the learning.

I have been blessed with many awesome articles to tile-
can't wait to get started

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16008440/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/16008440/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:19:52 PST and all that is the crazy Trojan Family Cult-
I'm really diggin the tray.
and cannot deny that the satisfaction is particularly sweet given the serious SC fanatics it's going to.
One of my smoother, swifter jobs,
glass sheets with vitreous tile is a nice combo,
I look forward to trying it again with a prettier theme.

Meanwhile the 'Fisher' glass has become floral
(Thank the heathen Gods)
and I'm being encouraged to go crazy with colors
woo hoo!

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15966229/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15966229/ Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:00:43 PST I'd hoped to vow never post unready photos-
perhaps it'll have to be an '08 goal.
Meanwhile this glass needs polishing.

Another 'surname commission' in my lap. "Fisher" this round.
I believe they're JWs so I think it'll incorp the watchtower logo instead of my sig knots. We'll see.

With the holidays upon us I've been too busy with refined sugar and glitter to make sand. But I do need to finish the fanatic's USC mosaic tray in the coming days- that'll be interesting.
Stay tuned...

Joyous celebrations to you and yours.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15883574/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15883574/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:47:25 PST
I am very happy with the Harkness Panel-
it's not perfect, and isn't likely capable of being so-
given the nature of glass & solder.
I could have spent a year touching up.
But into it went much soul and
to very good people it is going.

The Holly Star mosaic I Loved, then I grouted it.
And the combo of wood warping and grout cracking (obviously directly related) is giving me chest pain.
Particularly since I paid no attention to the grout colorant proportions and will never be able to reproduce that color for touch ups.
Sigh

But tis the season-
so I will continue with my candy assembly line for tonight
and trudge on with more glass gift making tomorrow.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15718284/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15718284/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:30:24 PST Thank the gods for many holiday gifts on the agenda- keep myself busy enough to avoid the reality that employment is on the horizon if I can't figure out how to turn this occupation into cash.
The "Harkness" glass panel should be done before week's end.
I've purposely not posted photos in progress in part for a more dramatic unveiling, and in part due to my tendency to put up photos that are nearly done or need cleaning.
I'll fight my impulsivity and wait to get a nice image.
Hopefully very soon

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15513435/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15513435/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:55:09 PST my traps are likely to punish me tomorrow.
Just anxious to finish my COMMISSION before next week's holiday.
And while it ain't much-
it's positive cash flow,
it's my work 'out there'
and it's gonna be gorgeous.

Plus to see the crystal tile mini tray done is nice-
with the stained glass ornament panel completion around the corner...
ahh the satisfaction of accomplishment.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15324367/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15324367/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:19:25 PDT so elemental & sloppy but enough of a grasp to pass the rules on to someone to improve upon, someone who can draw.
I'm just the technician.
and very ready to leave it behind.
I most certainly need a break from knots and all the sitting.

My grinder hasn't been turned on in a week-
I've had houseguests
and spent any spare moment trying to figure out the friggin 3D knots.

Restless and pacing to make.

Holidays around the corner- many shiny things on the way.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15207607/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15207607/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:48:56 PDT (exterior and installed on concrete) has been reassigned to the "Ornaments and Paperweights" category.

8 inches high and 43 inches wide-
expected to withstand the test of time against the elements-
approx 1 billion hours of grooming glass-
only to be chucked in with a painted rock that sits on one's desk.

Mosaicists in general have been forsaken by the dA categories- but how deflating.

Perhaps I should just become an anime fan- I'd struggle to choose from all the dA categories for such a colored pencil rendering.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15122255/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/15122255/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:00:08 PDT
They asked for a fireplace that seemed 3D without being 3D.
and this photo gives only a fragment of the impression.
Wow the materials I came across- amazing and way, way too much fun. So there you have it- fireplace for the book fair.

Tonight we wrapped up this term's 'Beginning Knotwork',
on a bit of a sad note.
Despite 3 awesome semesters of teachin the knots to super cool folk,
it might not be offered again in January due to low enrollment.
(sigh)
how to reach the market of those who'd be stoked on such a class...
perhaps a break would be good.

Now that the giant paper and tape fireplace is done,
I can get back to the studio and finish some unfinished

make some more pretties and sand.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/14792794/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/14792794/ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:53:14 PDT And that doesn't include just drawings.
I'm a day or two away from finishing 4 of them, but geeze.
I've loaded pics of about 6 of them into scraps.

I guess it works for me-
and it keeps me from letting disasters,
like the friggin mini-ceramic tile knot tray,
get to me.

Knot class starts in 2 days- stoked.
I've created a 'cheat sheet' for 1st session
(simple squares & rectangles)
which actually might make a decent tutorial- maybe not.
hmmmmmm

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/14579160/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/14579160/ Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:32:53 PDT
My return from the week's camping on the Mackenzie River left me rife with creative ideas, why did I have to pick such a time consuming medium? It's not humanly possible to make all I have in mind. Focusing and prioritizing are not my biggest strengths, thus my studio does not have a surface without a project in some state of pre-completion on it.

Soon begins my hunt for a gallery...

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/14127044/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/14127044/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:23:35 PDT
Now on to the list of pendings with a beautiful new studio, officially up and running.
Re- Art submissions next month. I wish I had a better notion of just how much of the piece has to be recycled.
I've got several salvaged cabinet doors (courtesy of the awesome Re-store)
that will make great frames/bases for mosaics- possibly mirrors.
I have no clue what the recycled content of standard vitreous glass tiles. (anyone?...)
Unfortunately entirely recycled glass tiles are out of my budget.

I must confess a moment of starstruck today-
I passed the 'Drop In' bus today- couldn't help but squeal.
geeze the unlikely demographic.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13975727/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13975727/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:30:14 PDT I've enrolled in the Bella Strada chalk art festival and wish I knew what to expect from a Prang set of 10 (provided) for a 5'X 5' space.
From what little practice I've had, I can tell the chalk will be quickly eaten. Also wondering if there are any layering/cover-up tips.

How grateful I would be.

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13514044/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13514044/ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:33:11 PDT The studio is 99% finished, and completely nonfunctioning.
I want to make noise and a mess and it's been far too long.

"we should be wrapping up late next week" is a phrase that may trigger a psychotic break should I hear it one more time.

I now have a years worth of projects backed up-
longing to work glass.

Thank the Gods for the knot class-
keeping the brain rolling,
and the heart sated,
watching others "get it".

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13226134/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13226134/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:17:04 PDT I've agreed to do 2 more knotwork classes (beginning and advanced)-
which I am very excited about. I love introducing people to this magical technique.
My passion for the skill comes through in the instruction and makes for an energetic enthusiastic course.

Beadwork- not so much. I've been asked to do a beaded amulet purse workshop (as in my gallery)- but I've semi-retired my beads, and my interest.
I feel as though I'm looking a gift horse in the mouth- to get PAID to hang out with cool people and teach them to play! What kind of ingrate am I?

I miss my power tools. I miss throwing shards of glass about a room.
My studio construction is about 5 weeks behind schedule with no finish date in sight (which is especially frustrating given that the building is 95% complete).
The dry wall installers were no-show today- UGH!

What to do, what to do, what to do...

]]> ~sandevolver http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13114424/ http://sandevolver.deviantart.com/journal/13114424/ Sun, 27 May 2007 15:45:58 PDT
In Tile and Glass and so many of my mediums- I’m given a palette.
Pick the colors and work with them.
Now in Photoshop, the option to ‘make’ colors- I’m entirely overwhelmed.

Assembling the knotwork course, the most important aspect of color was contrasting them as to show each ring-
distinct enough to highlight each’s shape without deconstructing/ stripping the knots
(an exciting series to follow)

8 distinguishing colors is a challenge- I couldn’t do 12.
Many eyes aren’t easily able to follow each ribbon-
4 colors perceived as 4 rings regardless of ribbon count.

The instructional illustrations nearly done- it’s time to make some pretty stuff.
But with my science background and phobia of 1/3 the color spectrum-
I sometimes feel as though I'm simply taking a stab at it.

The 4X4X4 rose draft-
(I’m too impatient to make it perfect- will clean more later)
-is the master to rose cutwork to come.
Gotta get ready for WCC ‘Advanced Knotwork’ in the fall.

]]> ~sandevolver