A friend of mine was talking about his creative process a few weeks ago. One of his music teachers had tried to give him advice back in the day: “When I’m making music, it’s the happiest I am. It’s relaxing. It’s joyful.” My friend: “Yeah, it’s not like that for me.” “Really? What’s it like?” […]
Archive | Studio Log
RSS feed for this sectionNew bling
Finished this today: Imperial Zircon in sterling silver, 1.5″ diameter. Tomorrow is a photo day; taking “real” pics of the above (ie ones that don’t suck) and a few others. More news & stuff.
Norwescon 2010
Professionally, Norwescon went remarkably well. I was really pleased with the way my artwork turned out and received lots of wonderful feedback. Most amazingly, two of my pieces actually sold! But also: I completely ran out of business cards. To me this is a very positive sign as it means that folks liked my stuff […]
Loves
I am in love with the work I am making. I am utterly in love with my shop. I love that I can stay up and keep working, all night if I have to or want to, or just until I run out of gas. I’m on a short dinner break; a fresh pot of […]
Back from SNAG conference
I got back from Houston late last night. Today is a decompression day. I had a total blast. I should have done this years ago. And yet, if I had, I doubt it would have had the same impact; for where I am today — professionally, personally, artistically — this was the perfect time for […]
Enamel Samples
Cloisonné enamels by Peggy Foy, enamel on fine silver, 1″ diameter each. Still in process – there is a little more finishing work (polishing) to be done to the surface; I ordered some diamond-grit sanding pads like we used in class so this is as good as they’re gonna get for the next few days. […]
More enameling joy
Two more total coups for the weekend: 1) Remember that line of enamels I did a while back, that I thought was ruined? (there were a ton of them, and they were all cracking and bits coming off.) The guest teacher took one look, and told me how to fix them. Fingers crossed, and still […]
ART ART ART!!
ART ART ART!! YOM YOM ART NOM TASTY ART MEATS OM NOM NOM NOM COOKIE MONSTER LOVE ARTWINE GOES WITH TASTY ART NOM!!!! No I is not kidding, see?? (more…)
*CHOKE* WHAT?
“Hi Peggy, You will be reviewed by Tim McCreight from 2:30-2:45, all time slots are 15 minutes, so please be ready to begin on time and end on time. Thank you and see you soon!” Holy fucking crap! Not only got a spot, but got my first pick of reviewer. “Uncle Tim” wrote my college […]
Artist’s Update: Penguins On The March!
Dear Friends, As many of you know, I recently made the transition to working full time as a studio artist, and as an inaugural studio project I participated in “Penguins On The March,” a public art project to benefit Woodland Park Zoo’s newly renovated penguin exhibit. Similar to Seattle’s ‘Pigs On Parade’ exhibit, participating artists […]