Fine Art Frames

I enjoyed sitting by the fire, handcarving, and gilding these 2 frames over the past few snowy weeks.
At completion, the chickens gave their stamp of approval, after being bribed with some fresh lettuce from Bonnie's organic spring mix stash. They then sat beautifully for 3 Fine Art Portraits, which I think would look great in the frames (either as a photograph or maybe a painting, my next project?). My birds then flew off looking for greener pastures. None out there, ladies. Just snow, and lots of it!

 

Winter Project

When the weather outside is cold and stormy,

I'm inside, cozied up by the fire, creating Fine Art Frames. Let it snow, let snow, let it snow.

After I finish carving the object, on goes layer after layer of bole and rabbit skin glue. Yes, everything is done in the "old fashioned" way. It truly is a lesson in patience. One that I love.

Then it's off for a break with my cozy critter friends, Lullie and Zinia May.

White pine is a favorite treat for the goaties at this time of year. They would follow me around all day, as long as I had a branch to tease them with. Actually, they would follow me around all day, period. That's what I love about this Nigerian Dwarf breed. They just love being around people!

Then it's back to work on my framing projects.

Ahhh, a day in the life of an artisan!