Swants and Ice

While I was in Reedsburg, Katie and I made SWANTS.  Pants made out of sweaters.

My swants.

It was very cold while I was there but the sun came out on my last day.  Katie, Trouser and I took a walk around.

Crook.

Lady Jem.

For the birds!

I Love it Here

Pilar Hanson's chicken post.  The chickens live here.

Another piece that Pilar made while here last season.

Trouser.

This guy.  So much love for Crook.

Relly Belly.  The only chicken who ventures out of the coop on below zero days.  She has always marched to her own drum.

All my friends in one place!

Honey; my sassy, big booty lady.

A taste of summer.  An Orange Cat summer (thanks Laura!).  Pickled hungarian peppers.  Mmmm.

Incredible candied ginger and sweet potato muffins made by Katie.  I know when I come to Reedsburg the food is gonna be thoughtful and delicious.

Wisconsinite for a Few Days

Visiting the many people and animals I love in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.

Colors of Winter

Colors of Winter, 33 x 20 inches, fabric, thread, 2013

Enjoying Winter While it's Here

Work in progress...

The Colors of Winter-Work in Progress

I have discovered a new love this year.  The look, feel, and colors of dried, dead plants waiting to be reborn in the spring.  My sister, Katie and I visited the lake this past Tuesday during the snow storm.  The colors of these wintered plants stood out amongst the white, fluffy snow.

Snow!

It has been a super busy month for me.  I am in the process of cleaning out my apartment since I will most likely be moving out by the end of February or April.  I have been working a ton at TJs to make a dent in my loans.   And I have been trying to make big life changing decisions.  Change...it scares me but this little birds gotta fly!

Mrs. Chickens Chance to Shine!

Mrs. Chicken on Her Hill is going to be in a show along with one other piece of mine! She will be at the B1E Gallery in Rogers Park, 6902 N. Glenwood Ave (1/2 a block from the Morse red line stop) on Wednesday, January 18th, 7-10pm and Saturday, January 21st, 7-10pm! Come see Mrs. Chicken in all her glory!

A sign I made for the backroom at work.

More cards to be handed out with an image of the artwork on the front and details on the back.

I had to repaint Mrs. Chicken because she never got the second coat of paint she deserved.

And I finally sewed the corn together. I was worried it would not work but I think it turned out "corn-like." I will sew a husk on to it to make it a bit more obvious what it is. Then I have about 3 to 5 more corns to create for the Monsanto hand to crush.

It's snowing!!!