Green Paper

Charlottes

I completely forgot to tell you this story when it happened...

I went to the Nelson Atkins museum last year with Beth and one of the Karlas. We went to see the Monet Waterlilies triptych.   We had lunch there, in Rozelle Court...

...and we visited some of the other exhibits.

As we wandered through the Egyptian section, we came through a darkened hall and there was a lighted case...

And Beth and I turned to each other and, in unison, said "Charlottes". 

Here's a close up:

Don't they look just like Egyptian Frozen Charlottes? Well, not exactly, and I imagine that's kind of an insult to the art scholars among us. Plus, I think the guard thought we were crazy. (even though he was happy to let us take these pictures with our phones - no flash)

Anyway, they sure reminded me of Frozen Charlotte dolls.

I bet you've seen them all over altered-art-land, and loads of you have used them in assemblages and books. If you don't know about Frozen Charlottes, HERE is a a bit of info about the little dolls and the story. 

Even Restoration Hardware is on the bandwagon. Even though they don't call them Charlottes.

Anyway, I thought you'd get a kick out my Art Gallery/ Charlotte sighting.

If you'd like some of your own, Etsy's full of them. You can also get them from my friend, Karla Nathan. She imports them from Germany, in all sorts of sizes. You can see them HERE.

Remember Me?

Remember me? I used to post all the time about art and gluebooks and vintage paper and cool images and online classes... Do you remember? I can't blame you if you've forgotten all about me. 

Many of you were so sweet to send messages inquiring about my long absense. I think I answered back to each of you, but if I didn't respond, please, please forgive me. I've been ill, but I'm feeling much better now, and actually interested in art again. 

I don't plan on writing any new classes just yet. I'm just happy to be glueing a bit and hoping to get some new things in the free images folder.

Wading through some of the excess paper and supplies in my craft room has been an eye-opener. Just looking at the shelves is getting me down. I've been keeping every image or picture I've ever posted on the blog or offered in a class and I need to purge!

I know some people who would kill me if I started tossing things like I'm tempted to, so I'll  post some pieces for sale in my Etsy shop over the next couple days. Some are in great shape, others are shabby. Maybe other artists can give these treasures  a new home. If you're always in the market for good ephemera, check the Etsy shop or you can email me directly. 

Posted along the way here are recent gluebook spreads. I hope you like them. I don't think my style has changed in my absense...do you?

So good to be back!