Jane Wynn's Studio

4th of July Foolishness!

 

I had a fun time with friends this 4th!
 
I went over to my friends home for a lovely and Very Filling cook out!



Thomas thought it would be fun to play Bocce Ball- in Mustaches! HA!
So he bought felt and made all of use Mustaches on Sticks for everyone to wear!

IT was a GREAT Silly time!

Now- back to work in the studio- I am getting ready to go teach at VALLEY RIDGE! Huzzah! So that means I need to pack and ship my studio of stuff to Wisconsin in a few days. I am not driving this year and I am doing this trip solo. The boy is staying home to Cat sit my Dad's cats! HA! Thomas and all 5 cats!

And so- I better get to bed... Need to get work done tomorrow and a good nights sleep makes all the difference~xox

New P.O. Box!

Indeed- I have a new P.O. Box for WynnStudio!

You can send me things to:

Wynn*Studio
P.O. Box 8503
Baltimore, MD 21234

TOOLS I use!

Ratcheting tube cutter- from Harbor freight
Cuts pipe like butter and saves your wrists...

• Ratchet action speeds your work, makes cutting easier in tight spots
• Cuts copper, brass, aluminum and thin wall conduit tubing
• Self-feeding action for automatic cutting
• Spare heat treated carbon steel cutting wheel

Capacity: 5/16" to 1-1/8" diameter pipe


Micro Torch:

• Micro torch directs a pinpoint flame of 2000°F
• Lets you work on small and delicate materials accurately
• Running time: 35 minutes
• Push button ignition
• Ceramic tip
• Runs on butane

 

Jeweler's Saw:

Model makers, miniaturists and jewelers know how indispensable this well-balanced saw frame can be when it comes to intricate cutting. Blades will cut soft metals, wood, fiberglass, styrofoam and plastic. Adjustable frame permits blades to be drawn taut, and adjusts for blades 2-1/2 inches to 5-1/2 inches long...even accommodates broken blades. Nicely made with a steel bow and hardwood handle. Cuts up to 2-1/2 inches deep.
Great little article here: click

WHAT's NEW?

The Summer is speeding by and I am beginning to feel the pressure of getting things finished.
I must say- things are just not very linear in my life! I like it to be- and love working on things in a nice orderly process... HA! Fat Chance!

Let me bring you up to date:
Hummm lets see...

A couple of Friday's ago, I avoided a head on car crash! I did get hit- I was driving my Dad's car as we were going to lunch on a rainy Friday as we always do. A man in a jeep who admittedly said he was not paying attention, turned in front of me and smashed the whole drivers side of the car. AND YES! I was fine after a few days of pain but uugh! It sucked! Although, I am GLAD I was driving and that my Dad did not get hurt.

Then my front steps needed repair because they were crumbling (they are old!) so I hired a local handyman who had worked in the neighborhood. Well he seemed okay I guess at first... Long story short- he went off with my money and I could not find him for a few days. He said he was robbed. Well thanks to my Father In Law- who is a Homicide Detective in Baltimore- he came by and when this man showed up- my Father in Law- had a LONG talk with him. Well... the stairs are now finished- and I managed to get some yard work done, my gutters cleaned and a few other little things fixed in return.
UGH! It is good to have backup but I tell you- I will never hire someone without a license again!

Now I am in the process of having my backyard and stairs redone as it needs it SO BAD. It was decided (by Mother Nature) that I will need to put in a small deck. It is more of a necessary project than just something I want. It is a lot to think about for sure.

AND finally- I am going back to COLLEGE TEACHING! Huzzah! I was asked to return to Towson University to teach. I took on 2 classes for the Fall. I think it is going to be a great way to stay grounded in the world of fine art and teaching and keep contact with humans instead of cats and the internet. Goodness it is SO NICE to be asked... And so nice to go back to the college where I once was a grad student...

Anyway...
And in between all of this I have been working on painting...
Just for fun and because it is like therapy...

More from me later this week!

Keeping my head down and working...

When I am not here on the internet or on my cell phone updating my Twitter-OH Shoving food in my mouth! HA!

I am in the studio mostly-working on things.

I have been building and painting mostly.


(I did clean up a good bit on Sunday which felt good. Took out the scooters and the bike and swept and straightened...)
 
AND finally if I am not working on the studio:

I have been going to art openings and saying hello to friends from far away like Ms. Angie Mason at the ART*STAR Opening!
 
And John- who is a SKILLED hunter and gatherer!
 
and I might be taking silly photos...

Or I am planting and growing!