Functional Art

The fact that we live in a time where we describe anything that is functional, well-crafted and beautiful as "art" says a lot about life in the 21st century.

I worry about us. Our need for speed and instant gratification, that we equate cheap with good. I miss T.V. Repairmen...I miss everyone who used to repair things. Our lives should be full of things worth repairing.

The Power of Color

a robins egg

the caribbean

a box from Tiffany and Co.

that certain shade of blue

not often seen by most

making it rare

and thus,

desired

a color that evokes a promise

of spring

a place to relax

long awaited treasure

a color to make all your dreams come true

Green Eggs and Glass

Lori and Russell Ford happen to be glassblowers with a flock of chickens and a cow or two. They live about a 1/2 mile from me, with lots of other people's cows between us. Yesterday, I wandered down to their place to pick-up a dozen eggs. Lori has one Araucana chicken who lays the most beautiful greenish/blue eggs. I love opening the carton and seeing 1 or 2 of those magical eggs nestled in with all the other lovely shades of brown. It's not everywhere that you can buy a dozen eggs and a handblown glass to match!

The Return of Color

yellow buttercups

amongst still brown

just thinking about turning green

grass