Warmth of Wood

Another photo from the days of fall in New York.  Just a mile from Lake Ontario the days were cool and overcast.  Outside is the only way to obtain enough light for a decent picture.  This is  small bowl of coiled Florida Long Leaf pine needles on a piece of wood set in epoxy.  Add a few Jasper beads, and it makes a nice dresser top dish.  I make a few of these each year for a Guild street show in Venice.  It's also the size that I can take with me to appointments.  Making a basket makes it worth waiting for someone.

Approximate Size:  5 x 3 x 1 inches

Saragossa Sea

This is my attempt at taking pictures of my work while on vacation in New York in the fall.  The day was not very sunny and I couldn't find enough light inside, so out to the garden.  This garden is my sister's hobby and beautiful it is.  This basket I made while demonstrating at the Artisans' Loft in Sodus Point.  I sold it before it was finished.  The base is not an agate, but a beautiful piece of Fluorite from my North Carolina trip.  A few pieces of Jade and some Quartz chips finishes the setting.  The color was great!  I will look for more pieces this spring on my next buying trip.

Approximate Size:  7 x 7 x 3 in