Lost In Lodi.

Its noisy in our little town today.  Its race day!

Lost In Lodi starting area.

A sweet little downtown on race day.

And they're off!

The Tunnel is seeing some action today.

Pano shot of the starting area.

A Pet Collage.

I wanted to share with you what I'm working on this afternoon...a pet collage.  Its not my pet, but I sort of feel like she is now because of the phenomenon that happens when creating a portrait, any type of portrait--- it always makes you feel so intimate with the subject.
If you ever make one of these collages, just know, Anthropologie catalogs work real well.  There's so much texture in their photographs.  They're my favorites to rip up, sorry Anthro, but they're just that good.
I'll post the finished piece very very soon.

unfinished Pet Collage by tereSager

a close-up section of a pet collage by tereSager.

My Own Personal Nirvana.

It seemed to take forever for this piece to speak up and tell me what to do. I waited and stared and stared and waited, got impatient then mad. When all else failed I said a little prayer.  It's so exciting when it all comes together. Am I the only one who feels this way?  Surely not.  ?  I mean, I sort of want to hug it and kiss it and dance around the room then roll around with it some too.  Jeeeez, its not like I made a MonaLisa or anything, but this thing right here right now came together for me and I was quite quite pleased.  Personal Nirvana achieved today.
Now, bedtime for me and I just might take this with, except that would be weird.   Sleep well Lovely People.
xoxo
tere

Collaboration.  Jessica Held and tereSager.  Almost complete...

Painting Ellie.

Works in progress.  Its been lovely outside on the porch, and I feel like I have room out there to let the paint fly when needed-a very luxurious feeling after being cooped up inside all winter.   This is a close up of Ellie's Eye.

detail

The entire panel.  This painting is sooo close to finished.  Unless its not...

24x24 acrylic on birch panel, by tereSager.

Another Ellie.  You can never paint too many, or so they say.  Right?  This is a collaboration with JAH. When I get ahold of one of her backgrounds its like identifying the shape in the clouds.  Such a fun game.  This piece is unfinished...

Collaboration, still in progress.  Jessica Held and tereSager.

Collaboration Detail.  Rump and a tail-like ornament.  Jessica's backgrounds are just luscious and I have to be brave to go in.  I almost need a shot of tequila first. 

detail of a collaboration.  Jessica Held and tereSager.

Pi.

ours is apple.

Treasures Galore at Starbrick Gallery.

This gallery is a gem.  Constantly evolving, there is a new show every single month.  Show openings are on the "Final Friday" of each month.  This month's exhibition is a group showing of fiber arts. Today was my day to work the desk so I took some pictures to show you lovely people some of what's available.

our quilts match our socks.

faces on fiber.

patterns.

stitching.

woven hats.

fiber people.

hippie bus.

colour everywhere.

texture and colour.

the cutest purses.

the perfect sock.

this dude's photos are extraordinary. 

magic wands.

clay wall hangings.

super colour.

mona lisa knockoffs.

too sweet for words.

mixed media.

yes, they've got these too!

and these.

spalted beauty.

flying overhead.

every girl needs a tiara collection.

scary sock puppets.

these keep the place smelling sweet.

space jam.  a must-have.

stained glass.

and elegant blown glass

perfect for hanging in any window.

there's even antiques in the back room.

rabbit necklaces.

or skulls.

reclaimed feed bag bags.

best friends.

encaustic paintings.

handmade greeting cards

wallets.

painting of "my universe".

handpainted trippy coasters/trivets.

more trippy items.

serving trays and smaller paintings in blue.

steampunk tiara.

there's even art outside on the back porch.

There is so much quality art to be found here in Southeast Ohio.  This gallery proves it.  I'll post even more products Starbrick has available very very soon.  This was just the tip of the iceburg!

the back porch wall.