tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22798139969699795052024-03-13T15:45:36.281-07:00Tracking the MusePamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-21468569186290694612012-09-18T19:48:00.000-07:002012-09-18T19:49:28.016-07:00Restricted Palette<style>@font-face {
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sketch of "Five of a Kind" Necklace, available in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/109583513/black-snap-necklace-five-of-a-kind" target="_blank">my Etsy store</a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black;">Last week I
designed two more black snap necklaces for my collection on Etsy, and I still
have more ideas. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">This led me
to think about what in painter’s terms is often referred to as a restricted (or
limited) palette; when an artist chooses to limit the colors he/she paints
with. You might be asking, with all the
colors available these days, why restrict color? There are a couple reasons. The artist might be setting a mood, working
in the colors of the old masters, traveling or painting plein aire and cannot
carry a full set of paint, or they are challenging themselves to work within
limited parameters to push their color knowledge and creativity to a new
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<span style="color: black;">My Black Snap
Collection is a restricted palette. I’m
only working in black and silver, snaps, jump rings, and the occasional
embellishment with a bead or two. I love
working this way, challenging myself to create as many designs as I can with
just a few elements. It is also a
relief. I tend to freeze up and get
artist’s block when faced with the endless possibilities of my bead
collection. I’m pushing the materials as
far as they will go, which is exhilarating.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Other types
of artists use restricted palettes: </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">*”</span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Igor Stravinsky</span><span style="color: black;"> used what he called creative limitation with
</span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">time signatures</span><span style="color: black;">, by
restricting himself from using any, in his </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">composition</span><span style="color: black;"> '</span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">The Rite of Spring</span><span style="color: black;">' as well as in alternate aspects of his
other musical works.” – I found this quote on Wikipedia after looking up
“Creative Limitation”.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">*In culinary arts, some of the best recipes in the world
require nothing but 2-3 quality ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">*In fashion, the most timeless, classic pieces are
elegant and simple. No lace and
frou-frou, they enhance the beauty of the human body.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I could go on, but I’m not trying to convince you of
anything. I just like the concept. It
tickles my mind. It’s like asking a
child what they want to do with the refrigerator box. There is no end to the possibilities. I also apply the idea of creative limitation
to my teaching. The children are given a
lesson and parameters to create within.
To say, “do whatever you want” (at least on a regular basis in the art
room) would not foster creative thinking and skill development.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The only thing holding me back now (with the Black Snap
Collection) is I’ve run out of black snaps and jump rings! </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“It is by great economy of means that one arrives at
simplicity of expression.” - Henri Cartier Bresson</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sketch of "The Centerpiece" Necklace, available in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/109584113/black-snap-necklace-the-centerpiece" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a></td></tr>
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Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-42063094893437390112012-09-03T14:55:00.001-07:002012-09-03T14:55:46.736-07:00New Necklaces on Etsy
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and glazed to be confortable on the neck. They are strung on a black silken cord and secured with a hand-made sterling silver wire clasp. Check them out and let me know what you think. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It’s finally here, my new and improved art portfolio
website, <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.com/">http://www.pamelaheyda.com</a>! I’ve been putting off reworking it for a long
time because I thought it would take weeks to complete. Not so! I created the whole thing in less than a week. </div>
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The original design was no longer
working with my newer paintings, and it had become hard to navigate. Then earlier this year I updated my computer’s system
software and lost the ability to open my website design software. It was either learn a new program and start from
scratch or use a web based portfolio system.
I went with Zenfolio.com because I found it attractive, easy to use, and
affordable. After setting up my website
I contacted the kind folks at Domainregistry.com who helped me transfer my
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Please check it out and let me know what you think. I find the work looks better in the new
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This past week has been
an adventure in eating adjustments.<span> </span>I’ve
been slowly transitioning myself to a vegan, gluten free, low glycemic diet.<span> </span>After getting sick on pizza last weekend I
decided I could not longer make exceptions to the diet and went 100%.<span> </span>I hope it helps.<span> </span>I’ve had increasing digestive problems for
about five years now.<span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I’m trying not to focus
on what I can’t eat, and more on what I can.<span>
</span>Smoothies, salads, rice/quinoa dishes, gluten free baked goods and pasta
are some of my choices.<span> </span>It will take a
little getting used to. <span> </span>I must say that
my stomach no longer feels heavy after eating, and I have lost a few
pounds.<span> </span>I can still eat my favorite
snack, popcorn (topped with olive oil, nutritional yeast, and spices).<span> </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-49473164572918065982012-04-22T07:16:00.000-07:002012-04-22T07:16:13.227-07:00Clay Commission<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Crow Dreaming", ceramic with pearls and beads, 8 x 11", 2012</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Over a month ago a
friend commissioned me to create a clay piece for her atrium.<span> </span>She needed art that could handle being
outside.<span> </span>Clay is perfect for that.<span> </span>She told me I could create anything I like as
long as it hangs on a wall and is not too large.<span> </span>The possibilities were endless.<span> </span>Hundreds of ideas ran through my head.<span> </span>Finally I settled on an idea that had a
personal connection to my friend.<span> </span>After
a couple of sketches I constructed the piece.<span>
</span>I had so much fun!<span> </span>It was like
drawing without a pencil.<span> </span>This is my
first relief sculpture, and certainly not my last.<span> </span>I enjoy the process of working with
clay.<span> </span>It combines my fine art and
crafting skills, 2D and 3D, and is a nice break from painting and jewelry. </span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-57211591473950914772012-04-19T19:04:00.000-07:002012-04-19T19:04:48.839-07:00Building Slime Mold (on Canvas)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8IxanCa_72zu-wT2VTy3o2sk25Jwu4TMd2KTk2VGHfWfeyE7_hq9fH_OiPkyvj3JgYwIzyLdMoEW9ypONmdKXu3crCBLzB55IlmgPdxUi3WUfSM5zuV7IMfzP4ORsnxDuTK8XHNrWPU/s1600/P1020268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8IxanCa_72zu-wT2VTy3o2sk25Jwu4TMd2KTk2VGHfWfeyE7_hq9fH_OiPkyvj3JgYwIzyLdMoEW9ypONmdKXu3crCBLzB55IlmgPdxUi3WUfSM5zuV7IMfzP4ORsnxDuTK8XHNrWPU/s320/P1020268.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I’ve been playing around with slime mold paintings. They are like relief paintings, made with Golden brand Acrylic Molding Paste. Recently I blogged about <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2012/04/acrylic-work.html" target="_blank">using cake decorating tools to control the medium</a>. Here is a photo of me at work, and another finished piece.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Untitled, acrylic and micro beads on canvas, 2 x 3", 2012</td></tr>
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</div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-76746031863301737532012-04-17T06:00:00.004-07:002012-04-17T06:00:14.190-07:00Evolution of a Slime Mold Painting<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I thought it would be fun to document the evolution of one of my new paintings. Unfortunately, I didn’t do such a good job. After photographing the under painting I got carried away with the work and the photo series makes sudden drastic changes. I just couldn’t bear to stop and take pictures while I was in the process of creating. I also have a little fear of immortalizing the work at an unfinished stage. This painting is tiny, just 2 x 3"! Here is what I did capture:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Molding Paste with a little color added</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layer of Underpainting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color!</td></tr>
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</div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-26890323087379572062012-04-15T06:00:00.003-07:002012-04-15T06:00:09.397-07:00Lichen and Dragonflies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuT8Ssp_9-jf7aZSBk_CMkVDcYa92vWSGA939bMFHof3IQkbhNQuXs9sMb2hRA5f_sDdwyHvk97m6FCl3q_YB7Z170MRHpfVdDelEPqgA0oERDYtdvFC2D93m7YcjGtLprsMyWAfMNkw/s1600/P1020295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuT8Ssp_9-jf7aZSBk_CMkVDcYa92vWSGA939bMFHof3IQkbhNQuXs9sMb2hRA5f_sDdwyHvk97m6FCl3q_YB7Z170MRHpfVdDelEPqgA0oERDYtdvFC2D93m7YcjGtLprsMyWAfMNkw/s320/P1020295.JPG" width="241" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I just finished this painting. The second in what may be a series of acrylic, myco, and glitter paintings. The green objects are Cladonia Chlorophaea (lichen) from Scotland and the dragonfly is a darner.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">My <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2012/02/clay-update.html" target="_blank">pendants</a> inspired the painting. I have several more in progress. I’m not sure where the work is going, but I’m having fun on the journey. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Almost every morning I make myself a green smoothie.<span> </span>If I fail at eating well for the rest of the day (hopefully I won’t), at least I started the day out right.<span> </span>Surprisingly, I notice that if I start the day this way I have fewer cravings for the bad stuff (sugar, fat, salty snacks, etc).<span> </span>There are an infinite number of ways to make a green smoothie.<span> </span>Mine contains: ½ a large cucumber, a celery stalk, an apple, a small carrot, 2-3 kale leaves, a couple handfuls of spinach, half an avocado, hemp seeds, spirulina powder, chlorella powder, cinnamon, coconut water, and ice.<span> </span>All these ingredients are organic.<span> </span>My smoothie will hold me until lunchtime. It tastes fresh and delicious and lightly sweet.<span> </span>Everything get’s blended in my Vitamix in about 15 seconds.<span> </span>Now I have energy to make some art!<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Cheers!</span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-77454326342041944412012-04-10T17:47:00.000-07:002012-04-10T17:47:40.283-07:00Studio News<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-licpSDeJowQOmVLf1-fOhoKBVwmYvNx_STwonLyafc74hm9Isfiu_X61Q1LTPdKuZopKvj_IzVvfNiSbC77i9cQDKDtgWUtOccHKxrq5ZGsvohyvhTU3e0wQwpMDBCEsuqtU5xhMKU/s1600/P1020252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-licpSDeJowQOmVLf1-fOhoKBVwmYvNx_STwonLyafc74hm9Isfiu_X61Q1LTPdKuZopKvj_IzVvfNiSbC77i9cQDKDtgWUtOccHKxrq5ZGsvohyvhTU3e0wQwpMDBCEsuqtU5xhMKU/s320/P1020252.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"> <style>
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</div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-3980132300290735322012-04-08T09:40:00.000-07:002012-04-08T09:40:28.925-07:00Easter Sunday<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyu-BnSXYS1__EuM77PRYUVUllGAPpfg-mZFYnmust15yjHpv25BMN6VnvXe7_G0MyyanRwFw3b4-fE4IdDcYUwb5kSnb3UJ7h0dqD793dQwHATw6ksUY-QyzZUnnf1b5-86lKa55sCE/s1600/P1020203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyu-BnSXYS1__EuM77PRYUVUllGAPpfg-mZFYnmust15yjHpv25BMN6VnvXe7_G0MyyanRwFw3b4-fE4IdDcYUwb5kSnb3UJ7h0dqD793dQwHATw6ksUY-QyzZUnnf1b5-86lKa55sCE/s320/P1020203.JPG" width="282" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">What better way to start a holiday than to go for a morning beach walk?<span> </span>After stopping at The Devil’s Teeth Bakery on Noriega for some coffee and fresh baked scones, we continued on to Ocean Beach.<span> </span>There was a minus tide.<span> </span>I was hoping to find some sea glass, but the conditions are just not right this year.<span> </span>At least the weather was perfect.<span> </span>No wind and lots of sun.<span> </span>Now I’m ready to get to work in the studio and make some stuff.<span> </span>Happy Easter and Passover everyone!<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Last month I completed a <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2012/02/glitterama.html" target="_blank">slime mold/fungi-inspired abstract work</a> using acrylic paint and glitter.<span> </span>Though I was pleased with the result I was frustrated with the paint.<span> </span>I used molding paste by Golden to make the shapes more three-dimensional.<span> </span>The problem was applying the paste with a brush.<span> </span>I really struggled to form the shapes smoothly.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I consulted a friend who is an acrylic master, who suggested cake decorating bags and tips.<span> </span>Why didn’t <b>I</b> think of that?<span> </span>After a trip to Michael’s Art Supplies I’m armed with my tools.<span> </span>I’m a little nervous about trying them.<span> </span>I guess I’m just afraid of failure.<span> </span>Check back with my blog for updates.<span> </span>I think I’m going to have a lot of fun!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Below are images of stage one and two of a painting I’m working on.<span> </span>It’s an abstraction of a type of lichen.<span> </span>In the first photo you’ll see the molding paste (under-painting), and in the second photo the painting I did over it.<span> </span>I’m not happy at all because the paste is so lumpy and uneven.<span> </span>I plan to use my new pastry decorating tools on this painting first.<span> </span>Can I fix it?<span> </span>We’ll see. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">During my recent block of studio time I got to work on those <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2012/02/clay-update.html" target="_blank">clay pieces</a> I blogged about a month or so ago.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I glued bails (the looped hangers) to the backs of the ceramic drawings with epoxy that is strong enough to suspend an elephant from a chandelier.<span> </span>I threaded the bail with a silken cord and created my own sterling silver wire wrapped clasp.<span> </span>I was so worried that the wire wouldn’t hold the cord firmly, but it does!<span> </span>I can tug on the cord with all my strength and it doesn’t budge.<span> </span>I completed 14 necklaces and then ran out of wire.<span> </span>Doh!<span> </span>This week I’ll order more.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I’m really happy with how these are turning out and plan to start molding more clay shapes this week for future pendants.<span> At some point, they will be available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>. I'll let you know!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I didn’t blog at all in March.<span> </span>Ooops!<span> </span>I guess I should explain my absence.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">March was a tough month.<span> </span>It started with needing to devote extra time to teaching (not that this was bad; the work was fun, creative, and rewarding).<span> </span>Then I’ve been sick for about three weeks.<span> </span>The cold/flu thing that seems to be going around and doesn’t want to go away.<span> </span>I still have it, but am feeling better.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">For the reasons mentioned above I spent little time in the studio, which resulted in little to blog about.<span> </span>As my to-do list got longer and longer, my momentum slowed to a snail’s pace.<span> </span>Ah, but this is par for the course of being an artist.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">As I was filling out my timesheet for my paid job, the little light bulb above my head went on.<span> </span>Why not fill out a timesheet for my studio work?<span> </span>I like the idea of keeping track and holding myself accountable.<span> </span>Also, this way I can gauge my productivity.<span> </span>The rules are that in order for the studio hours to count, I need to be doing something to further my creativity, career, or business.<span> </span>As I blog, I’m on the clock.<span> </span>Checking my e-mail, surfing the web, or messing around on Facebook does not count unless it directly relates to promoting my art. The other rule is that I need to complete at least one hour of work in the studio per day. If I miss a day, I have to make it up within a week.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">But the timesheet wasn’t enough.<span> </span>I needed some sort of reward for my time.<span> </span>After asking for suggestions from friends on Facebook, I went with cash.<span> </span>I get paid $1 for every hour of studio work.<span> </span>Yeah, I’m underpaid.<span> </span>The beauty is that those dollars can add up.<span> </span>The more I work, the more money I make.<span> </span>I could use it to buy art supplies, treats, or clothes, but I needed a more compelling goal.<span> </span>Of course, I knew immediately what that was: Mendocino.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I love the Mendocino/Fort Bragg area of California.<span> </span>I’d move there in a second if I could.<span> </span>There is something about that wild and wooly coast; it reflects my inner wild and wooliness.<span> </span>And I love the woods, the art community, the quaintness, the funkiness, the remoteness and quiet.<span> </span>I am saving for a trip to Mendocino.<span> </span>The trip will be completely justified, because I earned it.<span> </span>I’ll go for quiet and inspiration.<span> </span>I may even go alone, and make it a personal, spiritual, artist’s retreat.<span> </span>But, I’m getting way ahead of myself.<span> </span>If I don’t put in some serious studio time, it could be years before I can afford to go.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I started clocking my hours on March 25<sup>th</sup>.<span> </span>I’ll pay myself monthly, so in March my earnings are $10.<span> </span>That’s okay for starters, but I can do better.<span> </span>And for Joe Q. Public out there; I won’t be keeping large amounts of cash in my house.<span> </span>Once the money jar becomes more that I would carry in my wallet, it’s going in the bank.<span> </span>I’ll leave an IOU note in the jar.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Disclaimer:<span> </span>I am full of motivation and inspiration to make art, the savings jar is just to get me over the hump between wanting to create and laying on the couch watching TV because I’m tired from working all day.<span> </span>I’m excited.<span> </span>It’s the little extra push I need.<span> </span>I did great with my goal of getting <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">my Etsy store</a> up and running by a particular date, so this goal will be good for me.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">In other news: during my month of "March Sickness" I started working on a clay commission for a friend.<span> </span>I’ll share it with you later in the month when it is complete.<span> </span>I finished the sculpting and the piece is currently drying.<span> </span>It will be fired, glazed, and fired again.<span> </span>She hasn’t seen it so I can’t share it yet.<span> </span>It’s a surprise!<span> </span>I also completed a commission of a wire wrapped beach stone pendant.<span> </span>This friend found a beautiful piece of quartz on the beach and I wrapped it with sterling silver wire.<span> </span>For some reason, I didn’t take a picture to share!<span> </span>Finally, my paintings will be on display for another week at <a href="http://www.studiogallerysf.com/" target="_blank">Studio Gallery</a> on Polk Street as part of an Easter display in their front windows.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Wow!<span> </span>Look what happens when you don’t blog for a month.<span> </span>I sure am chatty today.<span> </span>I’ll be back to my 3x a month schedule, so stay tuned!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-66691516994221433922012-02-29T16:05:00.000-08:002012-02-29T16:05:12.211-08:00Delicious 2012<style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I stopped by <a href="http://www.studiogallerysf.com/" target="_blank">“Studio Gallery”</a> this afternoon.<span> </span>“Delicious – Art Inspired by Food and Drink” opened today.<span> </span>The paintings are arranged in the order you might eat the subject.<span> </span>Appetizers, then main course, drinks, and dessert last (in the back room).<span> </span>Three of my paintings are on the wall (in the back); others are waiting in the wings.<span> </span>I’ll be there for the opening reception on Sunday, March 4 at around 2pm.<span> </span>I hope to see you there!<span> </span>Happy eating, art, and shopping!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Peep Family", oil on canvas, 12 x 6", 2011</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Dear friends, I will be participating in “Delicious – Work Inspired by Food and Drink” at Studio Gallery in San Francisco next month.<span> </span>The show opens Wednesday, February 29<sup>th</sup> and goes through Sunday, April 1<sup>st</sup>.<span> </span>I plan to be at the opening reception on Sunday, March 4<sup>th</sup> (2-6pm) on the early side. <span> </span>“Delicious” is my favorite show at Studio Gallery, perhaps because I am a foodie, but also because it is just plain fun.<span> </span>The show features over 90 local artists working in all styles and media.<span> </span>I hope to see you there!</span> <br />
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</div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-64055920247393405142012-02-24T14:40:00.001-08:002012-02-24T15:34:55.426-08:00Glitterama!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Orange Lichen", acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10", 2012</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I finished the painting I started <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2012/02/going-abstract.html" target="_blank">yesterday</a>. Inspired by orange lichen, it has become much more. It was fun to paint, and refreshing to work on something abstract after years of realism. It contains several shades of glitter, microbeads, and the tiniest seed beads. Some might be thinking “Why all the glitter?” and the answer is; I just don’t know. It’s fun and sparkly. I needed it. In fact I need to start another glitter lichen/fungi painting now! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">(The painting looks even better in person.) </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">When inspiration strikes, it’s time to act.<span> </span>I find that if I wait (out of fear or convenience) the window of opportunity closes and I often don’t come back to the idea. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So you are probably wondering what is going on with the painting above.<span> </span>Over a year ago I was inspired by the encaustic work of an artist friend.<span> </span>The paintings were mostly abstract and incorporated glitter.<span> </span>Ahhh glitter!<span> </span>I knew I needed to do something with glitter.<span> </span>I bought the Martha Stewart glitter collection but never used it.<span> </span>I felt blocked.<span> </span>I couldn’t just jump into a painting without some sort of idea. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Now, after all this time, the moment has arrived.<span> </span>After all the <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2012/02/mico-drawing.html" target="_blank">tiny myco drawings for jewelry pendants</a>, inspiration struck.<span> </span>I was lying in bed thinking about the fun, intriguing and beautiful world of slime molds and lichen when I had the idea; I can paint this subject.<span> </span>And, these paintings would be the prefect place for a little glitter, maybe even tiny beads.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So, this morning before making breakfast or tea (I’ll eat when I finish writing this blog) I got to work.<span> </span>Oil paint is not great for any sort of collage; the oils break down materials imbedded in it.<span> </span>So I got out the acrylics. <span> </span>It has been a long time since I used them!<span> </span>I put down a thin underglaze, sketched out my design, and started painting with modeling paste.<span> </span>I am going all out, exploring the opposite of what I’ve been doing with paint for the past couple years.<span> </span>I need to wait for things to dry before I do more.<span> </span>The wonderful thing about acrylic is that my wait won’t be long. <span> </span>What you see above will look very different when it is finished.<span> </span>If I like it, I’ll do more!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Does this mean my style is changing?<span> </span>Who knows?<span> </span>Maybe this painting will help bring new life my candy/shell/sea glass work.<span> </span>Maybe I’ll make more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">jewelry</a>.<span> </span>Maybe everything that I have ever wanted to express will gel and I’ll be at the top of my game.<span> </span>Or, perhaps it will just be a fun exercise in self- expression.<span> </span>Am I worried about any of this?<span> </span>Not a chance.<span> I'm just enjoying the flow of creativity. A beautiful gift on a sunny, warm winter day.</span></span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-48076576701357991272012-02-22T16:20:00.000-08:002012-02-22T16:20:37.902-08:00Clay Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1AZE5Pstq7AzPE9pliSFYThXAU4UvK75sBo9WTQXMYyk9blLrHMDu6xrEwAR8wSPlJNHOTMGT23jQdqostOuqLWLLrIfdNsWVSACVk9HGm6bLV7MVdmPhIR0g9RSqZDNDm2cV787dbE/s1600/P1020041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1AZE5Pstq7AzPE9pliSFYThXAU4UvK75sBo9WTQXMYyk9blLrHMDu6xrEwAR8wSPlJNHOTMGT23jQdqostOuqLWLLrIfdNsWVSACVk9HGm6bLV7MVdmPhIR0g9RSqZDNDm2cV787dbE/s320/P1020041.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I got my myco-ceramic-mini-drawing-pendants out of the kiln today.<span> </span>Most of them look pretty good, a few, not so much.<span> </span>The under-glaze pencil got lighter in the kiln, and they smeared a tad.<span> </span>I’ll have to take that into account next time.<span> </span>Overall I think they are really cool.<span> </span>I’m planning to put them on a simple black cord with a clasp and post them in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. It will be a while though. The muse is keeping me busy!<span> </span></span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-59143414566352788902012-02-20T14:53:00.000-08:002012-02-20T16:51:44.814-08:00Myco Drawing<style>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal">I’ve been working with ceramics lately, learning what I can on my own. I want to create something new for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">Etsy site</a> that is inspiring, and unique. So I formed a handful of clay shapes and bisque fired them. Over the past few days I’ve been drawing on these forms with a ceramic under-glaze pencil. Much of my inspiration comes from nature. These drawings are of microscopic slime molds, lichen, and fungi. I love the forms, beautiful, abstract, and 100% non-fiction! I’m very happy with how they look. My next step is to coat them with a clear glaze and fire them again. If they look good I might make more, next time focusing on ocean fauna and flora. Stayed tuned!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Happy Valentine’s Day!<span> </span>This year I made printed Valentine cards with my students and it was quite fun!<span> </span>It’s easy to do, you don’t need be a kid to do this project.<span> </span></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Above; buy a package of Crayola Model Magic clay (air dry).<span> </span>Form it into the shape of a heart, stamp it with household objects (screws, nuts, marker caps, etc.).<span> </span>When it dries, coat with ink and press your folded card on top.<span> </span>It's an easy way to make lots of cards for all your friends.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Below; either cut a small piece of Styrofoam (the meat try style) or buy printing foam from the art supply store.<span> </span>Draw your design with a pencil and push hard.<span> </span>Ink the foam, turn it upside down on your folded card, press firmly and remove.<span> </span>I’ve made holiday cards using this method too.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">When the ink is dry you can draw, paint, glue stuff, or leave your image plain.<span> </span>Sign your name and send it off!<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I don’t normally share my children's art lessons here, but this is one that can be used by any artist.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">...Okay, I’ve got a box of Fanny May Meltaways to start working on…</span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-9282995101586888542012-02-13T06:00:00.000-08:002012-02-13T06:00:08.149-08:00Valentine Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcOGAlm6P0W4h9-eISqShkXngis1zc6_Ej8iHuKUK2x7_Q5qYZsxRoMIpoZMSHdoOfT1V2RaAZ3uE2BGNuPZ60HzYrY_G12i2Mq1aStW5BBZ4luqcjYdA23TepBlctY9oxQw6w6LGbq0/s1600/P1010991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcOGAlm6P0W4h9-eISqShkXngis1zc6_Ej8iHuKUK2x7_Q5qYZsxRoMIpoZMSHdoOfT1V2RaAZ3uE2BGNuPZ60HzYrY_G12i2Mq1aStW5BBZ4luqcjYdA23TepBlctY9oxQw6w6LGbq0/s320/P1010991.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">You might remember last December I blogged about my <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-jewelry.html" target="_blank">Christmas jewelry</a>.<span> </span>Here is my Valentine’s Day gear!<span> </span>Seriously, I don’t wear all these things, but I keep them around for sentimental reasons.<span> </span>Every piece has a story. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The felt heart above was made by and given to me by my grandmother.<span> </span>She tatted the flowers and lace, and sewed a little pocket where I could hide a penny in the back.<span> </span>It attaches with a safely pin.<span> </span>I love its attention to detail and sweetness.<span> </span>The little plastic heart next to it has been in my jewelry box since I was at least 6 years old.<span> </span>I don’t know where it came from!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I made this little heart pin a few years go.<span> </span>The dough is made from Wonder Bread; a mixture of Wonder Bread and white glue.<span> </span>It’s still strong to this day! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I bought these porcelain hearts in Mendocino a few years go.<span> </span>I love the swirly bits of gold and how smooth and light they are.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Lastly, I have some junky jewelry.<span> </span>The big heart blinks when you push on it.<span> </span>They are just plain fun to wear, especially when I teach.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">What do you have?<span> </span>Share some photos with me!</span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-49105724025973808532012-02-12T08:21:00.001-08:002012-02-22T16:21:32.038-08:00A New Batch<style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I’ve been playing around with clay all week, making 60-70 pendants of various shapes and sizes. They look simple, but take time to form, dry, and sand. I'm going to try sketching on some with a ceramic pencil after bisque firing. I would like to find something new, unique, and interesting to add to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">my work on Etsy</a>. Along the way I’m learning a lot about clay and glazes and having a lot of fun. So stay tuned! </span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-13329572385882162142012-02-11T09:20:00.001-08:002012-02-22T16:22:00.521-08:00Taking Time for Loss<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Death gives us pause. </span> <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Two weeks ago I suddenly lost a very dear family member, my Uncle Bob. Since then I’ve been taking everything a little more slowly, being gentle with myself, and grieving. The hardest part is knowing I’ll never see him again. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This has been a time of reflecting on our relationship, the reality of death, and my own life. I have found comfort in family and friends, chai tea at Open Secret Bookstore in San Rafael, feeling the life force in nature, classical music, and knowing that part of him lives on in me. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">My uncle was a charming, grounded, generous, hard-working, creative, loving soul. He accepted me for who I am, honored and respected me for my endeavors and abilities, and always made me feel like the guest of honor in his presence. He had a big smile, sparkling blue eyes, and gave big hugs. I adored him.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">In remembering Uncle Bob I am inspired to continue doing what I love, pushing it as far as I can take it, and living in the present, fully savoring every moment. How lucky I am to have known such a person. He didn’t know I opened <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a> a few weeks ago, but I know he would be proud and excited for me. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">With a sniffle and a tear, I boldly push forward and surrender to the spirit that moves through and unites all things. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Aho.</span></div>Pamela Heydahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023154919493411907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279813996969979505.post-18999762664697581372012-02-04T17:15:00.001-08:002012-02-22T16:22:22.049-08:00You Win Some, You Loose Some<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">A while back I was playing around with making <a href="http://www.pamelaheyda.blogspot.com/2011/12/clay-continued.html" target="_blank">clay pendants</a>. I bisque fired everything and they came out great! Then I ordered some special glazes and fired them again a few days ago. (I didn’t glaze everything). Some of my creations came out beautifully others were a disaster. Without going into detail, some of the pieces ended up touching each other in the kiln. Ooops! I had them on a bead tree (kiln furniture) on a thin wire, the wire bent and they touched things they weren’t supposed to touch. Also, I may have overloaded my bead tree because I couldn’t wait for another firing. At least I know what my glazes look like. </span> <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">What you see in my photos will not end up on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaHeyda" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>; I’m just playing around, trying to get to know the medium. Tomorrow I plan to break out the clay again for round 2! I can’t wait!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Losers</td></tr>
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