Witch Doctor....

I want it. 

 Terrel made it and I want it. 

Do you think I can put it an installment plan?

Or should I wait for a mask?

So last night I walked in to the studio and found out witch doctor had sold.  I was moping around all night just hoping that Terrel could make another one just like it.  Or had one like it.  Then Terrel showed up with another masterpiece and we talked about witch doctor.  He said he had another 40-50 pieces in his apartment.  I was hoping that one of them would fill the void of witch doctor.  Then I said that I just loved how it sat in the window....Kate said WINDOW!   I was calling this piece witch doctor but the real name is spirit God.  And it was still there.  She ran and got it and I was smiling from ear to ear.  I grabbed it with one hand and I pulled out my checkbook with the other hand.  And brought it home. 

P.S.  Last night was payday.

Sunday with T!M

So I got a call letting me know that Tim Holtz (the leader in scrapbooking) had an opening in his Sunday class in Dallas.  A few wks. ago I tried to get a spot and was unsuccessful EVEN after five hours of not-stop calling.  The below photo is what I am suppose to make along with text from his blog.

"an all-day workshop called "artful curio" where student will be immersed in vintage findings, ephemera, and all sorts of cool treasures as well collage and assemble a dimensional curio box. techniques for collage, working with tissue tapes, and of course distress inks are included - this one will have everyone talking..."

August 24, 2010 at

I get to see T!m on Saturday...

I got a call this morning while I was doing morning duty....there is one spot for me in TIM HOLTZ Saturday afternoon class in Dallas.  I am so excited.  Below is the finished project...

From Tim's blog...."this is my spin on her gridlock idea, but we are layering up mini canvas, working with inks, paints, and a cool twist on working with beeswax. "

Convocation 2010

Jana and Erika AISD Convocation 2010

My yummy dessert....

So the food on the grill just keeps getting better.  This is grilled bananas with caramel and raspberries.  It was wonderful.  Thanks John!  Also, our new patio furniture was delivered and we love it.  I am sure that photos will be posted soon.

Mabel

A Portrait of Mabel by Jana Singleton Martin on Aug. 23, 2010

The "real Mabel" is one of my students.  I first noticed her name is spelled just like my paternal grandmother.  Also, I noticed this on my grandmother Mabel's 100th birthday---so I know it was a relationship meant to be.  Student Mabel is a strong, intelligent, and emotional young lady with an amazing smile.  I am privileged to know her and her twin brother.   

ME!

Self Portrait....by me on 08-24-10.