April 2016 Silversmithing Intensive at Ghost Ranch

Just returned from an incredible 2 week Silversmithing Intensive at Ghost Ranch. I had a chance to hang out with great people and hone my silversmithing and teaching skills. They say you learn twice when you teach.

Here I am with my geeky purple safety glasses. I know, not so fashion conscious. (Looks like I am planning to juggle.)

Made some incredible pieces this week. Had a great mentor and friend Bob Hazeltine who teaches in his own studio at Santa Fe Jewelers Supply. Confronted the self critic that has been keeping me out of my own studio.

All surrounded by this majesty. Check out all the offerings at Ghost Ranch. I am teaching two Fused Glass Classes this summer.
Fused Glass Classes at Ghost Ranch

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Facebook Nature Photography Challenge

Day 4: I've been nominated by Denna Kendrick Carney to participate in the seven-day nature photography challenge. I need to post one photo a day for seven days and nominate one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with interesting nature photos. Back to Kenya today, Lions after a meal in Samburu Park with Dawn 2 Dusk Safaris.
Went with 3 nominees for today, my Kenya travel buddies: Marlene Logan , Maureen Lienau, and Chris Domino. Sorry couldn't pick just one.

Nature Photography Challenge

Day 3: I've been nominated by Denna Kendrick Carney to participate in the seven-day nature photography challenge. I need to post one photo a day for seven days and nominate one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with interesting nature photos. 

Dreaming of Africa tonight. This is the first night outside of Samburu Game Park, Kenya with Dawn 2 Dusk Safaris in 2011. The quality of the light in Africa is so different. Woke up the next morning with a crocodile just on the other bank of the river.

My nominee for today, Lillian Ramey Davis! I know you have been taking some breathtaking photos from that new porch. Cannot wait to travel to Swaziland with you.

Nature Photography Challenge

Day 2: I've been nominated by Denna Kendrick Carney to participate in the seven-day nature photography challenge. I need to post one photo a day for seven days and nominate one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with interesting nature photos. This was 20 minutes after last summer's terrifying flood at Ghost Ranch photographed from the Burro Field.
My nominee for today, my niece Lilly Jameson!

Nature Photography Challenge

Day 1: I've been nominated by Denna Kendrick Carney to participate in the seven-day nature photography challenge. I need to post one photo a day for seven days and nominate one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with interesting nature photos. This was last summer's terrifying flood at Ghost Ranch photographed from the east deck of the Arts Center.
My nominee for today my friend Teri Eklund!

Day 30: SOKEN

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Day 30: SOKEN

Fused Glass Sgraffito Challenge 

SOKEN (Japanese) invention, creation, originality

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Listen while you read!

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings, all exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing God

All powerful, untameable
Awestruck we fall to our knees
And we humbly proclaim
That You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night, none can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing God

All powerful, untameable
Awestruck we fall to our knees

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And we humbly proclaim
That You are amazing God, You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing God

All powerful, untameable
Awestruck we fall to our knees
And we humbly proclaim
That You are amazing God

You are indescribable, uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing God

Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart
And You love me the same
You are amazing God, You are amazing God
You are amazing God

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Written by Laura Story

Performed by Chris Tomlin

Read more at http://www.songlyrics.com/laura-story/indescribable-lyrics/#OoDAgYf3mhYRXzOV.99

 

January 29, 2016

January 29, 2016

Fused Glass Sgraffito Challenge

Day 29: Chūshin

Chūshin (Japanese)  Heart, core, mind, inside feeling.