The New Year!!

Well, it's been awhile since I blogged last. I guess that intense rush to make the deadline for the jury took a lot out of me. I was optimistic, yet not overly disappointed in the result. Somehow though, a recuperation period seemed in order. I have been continuing to work on my miniature theatre, but was sidetracked for awhile into thinking about another shadow box. I was supported to create a box based on family images - viewers of the shadow box said they could see their own lives in something like that! I did start work with images from my childhood, and journalled about childhood, too. Then I decided it is too much to make one art in the shadow box, and then replicate it in the miniature theatre in order to be able to take proper photos of it. I have since started on a different direction, working on them both in tandem. Right now, I have the basic images for the theatre done, in b/w to save on ink costs. I have chosen images and worked out the scale. Now, I'm almost done with the shadow box, too. I'm presently working on one of the characters. I realize I have chosen her because she reminds me of myself as a child. I'll post pics soon!

Also I have been uploading photos of my artwork onto my Etsy.com webpage : http://www.etsy.com/shop/DianaKSharp I am looking forward to having this be the place to order prints, objects, cards and original artworks. Wish me luck!!