Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Creating on the Road

I have been traveling for nearly three weeks and trying to create jewelry on the road.  On the plus side, new sights and a change of scenery, which is excellent for getting the creative juices flowing.  On the minus side, you never have all you need to finish your jewelry (unless of course, you bring your whole studio with you).  I just finished a piece I will name "New England Nights"  It was created in this tiny cabin near Butternut Mountain in the Berkshires.  The cabin is rustic and mostly I worked at night on a picnic table with rough wooden legs.  I carry my portable Ott Lamp everywhere, so I had enough light.  Since I spread out on the picnic table, my family had to eat at the counter every night.  They are used to me spreading out. As soon as I am home, I will upload the picture of my new piece and share with other creative types.

6 comments:

  1. I love traveling around this beautiful country. Last summer I was gone for a month on a trip that took me from Alabama to Alaska down the West coast and back across the Southwest to Alabama which is home. I hope you are enjoying your travels and looking forward to see what you have created and the pictures you took.
    Therese

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  2. Oh, I love the Berkshires! I grew up not far from there and as a teenager & friend & I would go to Tanglewood on Saturday mornings when it was free and you could watch Leonard Bernstein rehearsing the orchestra. Heaven! Hope you had a good time!

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  3. Andrea, thanks for your comment on my blog. I will try to find out what the honey colored gemstones are...I'm not sure. But I might guess they are jasper or jade, maybe? I'll let you know.

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  4. I'd love to see what you made on your trip!

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  5. Glad to know I am not the only spreader!!!!

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  6. Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog Andrea, it sounds like you are having a wonderful trip!
    Jackie

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