This is a great shot of Visions West Gallery during the HOWL show in partnership with the National Resources Defense Council. My wolf portrait is hanging on the left wall, in the black frame, over the bench. Don't you think it is beautiful!?! Love, love this sculpture of a wolf at the front of the shot. More pictures are available on the Visions West FB Page, looks like a great turn out, sorry I had to miss it.
When my father remarried, the newlyweds decided to move to Lake Tahoe. As a new family, we took a road trip from Texas to Nevada in a moving van, a really cool 1980's van with carpet and captain's chairs and a car. My Dad recruited his new father in law and a friend to help out, so off we went; 4 adults, 3 kids and 3 vehicles. Along the way we stopped in New Mexico. I was fascinated with all the turquoise jewelry for sale. I desperately wanted a chunky necklace or bracelet as a souvenir; I settled on a modest ring to fit my budget. Ever since, I have loved, loved turquoise jewelry. When I saw these turquoise beads last summer, I had to have them. I also really love the combination of all shades of blue with all shades of brown. I found the penny rounds with a hint of blue and brown just recently at a local tile store who was discounting unused merchandise. This dress pulls them all together. I feel as though the turquoise beads at the waist do get a little overwhelmed with the pattern on the dress and their placement, but hope that the viewer will take the time to enjoy the piece with several visits. I want the viewer to discover the turquoise beads sort of as a pleasent surprise and as the part that pulls all the other parts together.
