I like a lot of things. As my family will agree, I really like shoes. This tiny Victorian boot was so inspiring to me. Yes, I made it, but when I finished, it was such a pleasing little thing, it made me want to go farther than just having a boot in a snowglobe. I … Continue reading
Dreaming of Paris waterglobe
I have a friend who told me that she is always dreaming of Paris, which inspired this sculpture, made more of Paris dreams, than Paris reality. This is not the Paris captured in so many souvenir snow domes, this is the Paris in my dreams. When I see the Eiffel tower, I just think: if … Continue reading
Depths of Repair … underwater Ferris Wheel waterglobe
I don’t like riding Ferris Wheels, but I sure like making them. There is something so satisfying about building a tiny contraption that spins around. I was looking at the cross-section of a conch shell and thought “hey, that would make a cool Ferris wheel contraption.” As I went about happily making a carnival ride … Continue reading
DeadLine Snow Globe — I said, DeadLine
I’m working on a deadline right now. I have projects to start, projects to finish, promises to keep and time is a’wasting. Thinking about deadlines in general inspired me to make a snowglobe a little off my usual style. It started with a typewriter, which you can barely see after the “deadline” took over the … Continue reading
Meeting of Minds – custom snowglobe
Two men, one old and one young, meet on an unusual path. Is it a stubborn standstill, a compromise, or renewal of friendship? A small group gathers to hear a man speak from a soapbox. Lovers, oblivious to all around them, find a quiet moment on a porch swing. This waterglobe evolved, as so many … Continue reading
Why the Free Bird Sings – waterglobe
So, if you didn’t have a monitor and couldn’t see this snowglobe, you could ask me to describe it. Close your eyes and imagine: there is a beautiful tiny birdcage with a steampunk feel, brass bands and hardware, tucked inside a snowglobe. On the outside of the cage, perched on the open door, is a … Continue reading