'Miss

Introducing 'Miss Ohio'. I have been working on this piece off and on for 6 months. I never, never spend that much time on a piece. This piece was so difficult for so many reasons. First, creating these layers on the skirt as part of the armature is really difficult. My hands were torn up after trying to get into those tiny little spaces with wire mesh. Then when I was concreting it, I had to create new ways to apply the concrete as my tradtional method would not reach the inner sections under each tier. As I worked in applying the tile, I had to inch into each section to adhere the mirrors. Finally, grouting into those crevices took 2 patient sessions. I am so happy to be finished with her, I can't tell you! I am thrilled with the result and hope she will find a happy home!

Miss Iris

'Miss Iris' - named for the color of tile used in the bodice.  I found this tile at the fabulous Lowes.  They are liners and the color is an absolute match for the blue and white china I use in my pieces.  I was surprised to see that the color is Iris, would have given it more of a blue name.  'Miss Iris' is part of a not what I would really call a series, but a trial using smaller busts.  She is only 15 inches tall.  She is headed, along with 'Miss New Mexico', to the E.S. Lawrence Gallery in Aspen.  Ken and Kathy Johnson will be hosting a group of PR agents on Friday night- hope my girls make a splash!