Less Than A Month

The Albuquerque show is less than a month away. Although I have lots of bears; there are those that have grown tired of traveling to shows time and time again. So, on to new ones. I have three cut out and on their way to finishing. I had patterns drawn out for about six but figured I'd better quit while I'm ahead. I didn't want to turn into a manufacturing plant.

Thanks to Luann and the bear retreat I've gotten to like gollies a little better and may make at least one or two for the show. I have some black wool that my mother had that will work just fine.

The giraffe is progressing too. I procrastinated because I couldn't quite figure out how to make the face but yesterday I just forged ahead. It went from looking like a cow to maybe a dragon to what I think looks pretty close to a giraffe. I may put it in the B4B's auction and I may save it for Albuquerque.

Retreat's Over; Time to Move Forward

We had a wonderful retreat in Fredericksburg, Texas. I think I laughed more in three days than I did all last year!

I tried my hands at airbrushing; made a necklace; and did my first golly (picture attached). Most of the time was spent discussing the bear world. It was great being with other artists to discuss their techniques and learn a few tricks.

Now it's time to switch into high gear for the two shows coming up and the auction I'm participating in.