Entries from November 2009

Handmade beads…

11/28/2009 · 2 Comments

The colors on these beads are very muted from the gold & bronze glaze I applied.  The colors showed more in these photos.  I found that photographing jewelry is much harder than I thought.  I’ll try again with a different camera.  These are the ones in the last post.  The solid bead necklace is about 28 inches long.  All the beads are made by hand, no mold.  So they’re bumpy, lumpy… each one an individual.  Thanks for looking at my latest.  Have a great weekend. xo PJ

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Making beads…

11/25/2009 · 1 Comment

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hands & feet are polymer clay beads I’ve been making. The darker ones I painted.  The face is going to be a pin.  The round beads are an experiment.  I started making them in paper mache.  Didn’t like the look,  so I covered those in paper clay.  Then I used foil w/paper clay.  Painted multicolored.  Then mixed a satin varnish with gold pigment.  Then the rest  with bronze.  Fun to do.  Now I have to redrill the holes in some of them…. and see how I like them.  This isn’t a fast process.  Takes lots of time and space.  I love trying new things during the holidays.  Have a fun safe Thanksgiving!  I hope you’re with people you love!  xoxo PJ

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Pearl… that flying pig

11/21/2009 · 3 Comments

        

Pearl loved posing.  She is a show off.  I’ll admit… the camera does love her.  All of her contact info  and measurements are on the Gallery-Online page. Drop by and say hello…  I forgot.. click on the little photos to see bigger photos…. xoxo PJ

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Zentangles…

11/20/2009 · Comments Off

 

Fancy doodling = Zentangles 101    Don’t care what anybody says,  there are no rules with this.  It’s suppose to be fun… for you.  If you can’t imagine how to do it… find a pen that your really like.  One that writes smooth, feels good in your hand.  Then add paper that doesn’t have lots of texture/bumps.  Start in a corner, or the middle.  Doesn’t matter if it’s a lopsided circle… just draw it.  Then add a little something to it.  Then do a little doodle next to it and connect them.  Or if you’re stuck,  pick a different place on the paper,  start something new.  You see,  it all doesn’t have to match.  Dots are always fun,  some people do squares. Noooo,  they don’t have to be perfect.  Be brave,  try it.

I use a Uniball Signo 207 black.  For color I used Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen. (brush tip)  I also used a black one to do some of the circles.   Don’t know why the photos of the B&W doodles have a blue shade at the bottom.  Believe me,  it wasn’t on purpose.

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WIP…

11/19/2009 · 1 Comment

While waiting for clay to dry,  I got a couple of signs painted for Stanley & Uncle Sam.  People stop and take their photos,  so why not with them?  :)  

Then I got carried away and started making beads.  Then bigger beads…. and a heart.  I’ll show them IF they turn out.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

I added a photo of the Flying Pig I’m  working on.  It’s on the Tutorial Page.  I thought you might want to see her with wings and that tail.  She is gonna be a fat thing.  Not sure what her name is,  but Franny keeps popping up.  Got any ideas/suggestions?  I really like old fashion names, especially two names.  Tomorrow I’ll start gessoing, then painting.  Can’t wait.  She is huge. 

Thanks for dropping by.  If you have time… leave a comment… it makes my day. xoxo PJ

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A flying pig….

11/18/2009 · Comments Off

Yep,  I’ve added a new page.  This place is growing by leaps and bounds.  I’m not good at explaining how I do folk art,  so I thought I’d show you from time to time.

http://pjhornberger.com/tutorials/   Check out the new page.  I’m not finished with the flying pig,  but I thought you might be interested in her as a WIP.  She’s a fat thing… 

Of coarse I won’t be showing EVERYTHING I make.  But from time to time I hope to share some details that might interest you.  You know,  folk art makes you such a popular person…. xoxo PJ

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Folk Art Birds…

11/12/2009 · 2 Comments

Sequin CrowButton CrowYellow BirdBlue BirdBirds everywhere!  The crows are embellished. Sequins, beads, buttons, brads, and wire are some of the things I used.  The yellow & blue birds are singing like crazy.  They all can be seen on the Folk Art Gallery – Online Page.  Scoot over there so you can see all the details.  Have a great day.  Remember,  it’s Veteran’s Day. xoxo PJ

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Stanley…

11/09/2009 · 2 Comments

Stanley 2   Stanley & pet crow 

Stanley would be happy to pose with you for photos.  When the Gallery is open,  he’s standing by Hwy. 290 pointing at it.  He is a hoot.  Next I’m thinking about doing a huge pig… or putting Uncle Sam on rollers with a new paint job.  I’m having so much fun….  Hope to see ya’ll soon.  xoxo PJ

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my latest folk art…

11/07/2009 · Comments Off

Precious  Precious  Precious  Precious

Precious  Precious

Precious  Precious

Her name is ‘Precious’.  She’s a doll/sculpture, hangs on the wall.  No clothes.  She didn’t think she needed any.    She likes to be dramatic, always.  Loves her new hairdo.  Red’s always been her favorite color.  That’s why her shoes are red & shiny.  She just adores shiny shoes. 

This is not for a child.   It is not a toy.  It’s art to hang on the wall…. and to make you smile…

All the details will be on the Folk Art Gallery Online page.   xoxo PJ

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WIP

11/03/2009 · 4 Comments

body parts... WIP

Building this one… reminds me when I did dolls years ago.  Body parts laying everywhere.  I love paper mache…

Herbert Sweetie

Herbert,  that wonder dog.

Shirley

Shirley always has something to say about everything…. always….

Richard working....

Sign improvements… by Richard

those birds

paper mache birds…

As you can see,  I’m breaking in a new camera.  Way too many directions in that book.  I’m going to pretend I know what I’m doing, and skip that heavy duty reading.  Not required.  Have a good week! xx PJ

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