I've finished my latest painting and tomorrow I'll hang it in the gallery at my school for our staff holiday show. It may be displayed next to sentimental paintings of snow scenes (gag, yes I was told work like this was done by now retired staff) and look out of place, but I couldn't bring myself to make something commercial or festive and the other teachers in my department don't seem like the type to do that either. Since this is my first staff show I don't really know what to expect; perhaps I'll blog about that later. From what I was told the art doesn't need to be holiday themed, but in the past staff and community members have bought work from this show as holiday presents.
This weekend I started sewing a new creature too out of a moth bitten sweater and a sock --he's a little rough around the edges at the moment, but I think he should turn out well.

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I could blame it on the time change, work stress, distractions around the house (cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping), or the Sex in the City DVD Josh bought me for my birthday(yes, out of character for me, but so funny I can't help but love it), but honestly the last two weeks have been pretty unproductive art and craft wise for no real reason whatsoever. I resolve to get back on the ball starting Saturday and try to finish up the two paintings that are nearly complete and start working on a few Christmas craft presents. So far the gifts I'm planning to make include two sock creatures and a few sets of glass marble magnets. My friend K made me a set last year and they are fun looking and personal since you can pick and choose images to use that fit the person. I also have lesson planning to do over the next week, so I'll be happy to get one or two things complete.