Excellent point. There is a lovely person on BYC that quilts for fun and relaxation then gives them away. Said both of those would be gone if she were making them for sale.Will it bring you joy? Doing something for love & pleasure is often very different to doing it on a more commercial basis. Much as I love your work I'd hate it to turn into drudgery in an effort to meet demand.
Sheesh, even make your own slate dust. You are amazing.
I am still reading... We have lots & lots of different timbers here. *Blending* would not be an issue...Well, some people do that coordinated bit..............
This sort of art work are feature pieces & not meant to *blend*. They are meant to stand out & shine & be admired.
I prefer the lamp with the second insert. I left the two inset unconnected at first but it didn't look right. I'm happy enough with it now. A black base might be a better option.OK, I've now read through the thread and looked at all the pictures. All I can say is :
On the last piece I actually like it better with the "flaw" repaired. Not sure just why but somehow the visual balance has changed. I could never dream up or "see" those shapes in the wood. The best I can do is appreciate the grain and color changes as I plane/sand rough wood ... with power tools.
If it's the person I'm thinking of she does some lovely work. If she was local to me I would be trying for a swap.
You wouldn't beleive how often I've heard "It's lovely but it just wouldn't go with the furniture" or similar. The big lamps are rather off base.I am still reading... We have lots & lots of different timbers here. *Blending* would not be an issue...
Well, you'll have lots of stock for when the fairs start again Shad.I prefer the lamp with the second insert. I left the two inset unconnected at first but it didn't look right. I'm happy enough with it now. A black base might be a better option.
Thanks for looking through them. I'm going to post a few pictures given I'm having a bit of a creative burst. A shame really because I doubt there will be any fairs this year.
Well, I think the people saying that are quite mad & have no real idea about art or design or anything really. I mean, seriously, who wants bland? Though I have a child or 2 that way inclined. They did not get it from me!You wouldn't beleive how often I've heard "It's lovely but it just wouldn't go with the furniture" or similar. The big lamps are rather off base.
You wouldn't beleive how often I've heard "It's lovely but it just wouldn't go with the furniture" or similar. The big lamps are rather off base.
I think it would look nice with a black base. One could imagine the slate wicking up from the base.A black base might be a better option.
Spot on!!!!
