Curious Bird

on the mend.

Song Bird 5x7  ink on paper and mixed media shadowbox

A quick hello today. I'm feeling much better and in catch up mode after being sick for four days.
The above piece is one I finished recently. I'm working on several new pieces for all the summer shows I have planned, as well as a few for the shop. Speaking of the shop...there are new items being added often over there...

Thanks for all the kind words during my sick days (and always), too. I really appreciate it.

More rambles soon. For now, how about some links...

The mujadara recipe here might just be dinner tonight. Yum.
The amazing File Magazine  found via Bluebird Photography
Happy Owl has new prints and tshirts!
Finding lots of great wedding invitation possibilities here.

take it easy,
l.

**Happy First Day of Spring!!!
I almost forgot.

show and tell

Hey there,

Okay, so first I have to rub in the fact that it's supposed to be in the mid-70's in the city of brotherly love tomorrow. I am going to ride the wheels off my bike if it gets above 65 and that's a promise! Heck, I might even try to join in on a round or two of that strangely interesting game of slap the ground and pass the ball I mentioned yesterday.  {does anyone know what I'm talking about when I describe this game? surely someone does. if so, I'm really curious}

I've been busy creating lots of special orders lately and I thought I'd show a couple of things off. The Imago Series was quite popular and the piece above was a special commission I did last week. I have created nine so far and I'm considering revisiting the series a bit more. Perhaps I'll explore that in the weeks to come...
I think it would be nice to have some  pieces available at both Art Star and Renegade this year. Speaking of Renegade, it looks like I'm going to be sharing a booth with the super talented Linda of Little Flower Designs. I'm really excited about this and loving the idea of putting our work together under one tent in Brooklyn this summer.




And here's one of the bi-fold wallets I've been making recently. This one is off to it's new home in someone's back pocket or bag in Brooklyn. {If anyone is interested in a wallet, drop me a line. leya(at)curiousbird(dot)com}

Okay, gotta run...it's meet up with my peeps night.
More soon.

Happy Spring,
l.

from the mailbox to the sofa...

the fabrics arrive...

new pillows are made for "Jasper" our new sofa.

keeping it short and sweet today -- off to brave the cold. I believe freezing rain and snow is on the way. ouch!

{thanks for all the kindness regarding the Imago Series. each piece has sold, which sends me over the moon!}

warm wishes to you,
l.

the imago series: eight in a row.

all eight pieces are complete. four of them are out the door. the rest are available in the shop.
hope your weekend was fun.  I have tales, but for now, sleep calls.

be well,
leya

tuesday. quite possibly my favorite day of the week.

Hello friends,

Things are good here. Damn cold, but good. I've been busy with several projects, some of which are getting wrapped up and others I'm still scheming about. It's fun to scheme -- I always really enjoy that part.  The imago series is one piece away from completion (thanks to a weekend of staying in and working). I'm happy that I followed through with my initial idea of doing an 8 piece shadowbox series-- I can't wait to put all the boxes together and take a look. Is it strange that I haven't done that yet?

In case you are wondering whether I forgot that I'm getting married, I did not, I promise.  I realize the engagement was announced during the holidays and I have been as quiet as a mouse about it ever since. Well, I'm quietly working on several projects and plans with hopes of getting a few things squared away soon. We're thinking September is the month for the wedding. I've never paid too much attention to September, you know, as a month...however, I think that is about to change. just a hunch.

be well, out there
l.

the imago series

Here are a few shots of a new shadowbox series I completed over the weekend. {Actually I'm going to be adding another four pieces or maybe more to it, but round one is done at least.}
After taking time last week away from blogging AND flickr (it can be addictive, you know),  I think I may start doing one week a month of photo-only posts -- I seem to get a lot more accomplished when I take a break from the time-warping computer. 

I hope your weekend was fun. I certainly had a good one. It was not only filled with crafting, but a smashing dinner party with the best shiitaki mushrooms ever, sunday brunch with the lovely Sue and her boy and several hours spent watching episodes of Lost on dvd.  A good weekend indeed.

more soon,
l.