The code is the word, Hope.
Materials–Roofing felt, linen fiber, watercolor paper, paste paper, PVA, oak leaves, printed text.
Scale
Closed 5.25″ x 6.25″ x .5″
Open 9.75″ x 6.25″
Archive for the ‘Nature’ Category
Men Plant Trees Book–Hope
Monday, July 25th, 2022Six Pocket Small Book
Monday, July 25th, 2022
2022 September 14
Not happy with printed text, or copied text. My handwriting in pencil on waxed paper.
Materials–paper, fiber, pit-fired bead, oak leaves, printed text, wax, PVA
Scale: Closed 4.25″ x 1.5″ x 1.25″, Open 4.25″ x 3.25″ x .5″
Drimiopsis New Growth
Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
July 1, Drimiopsis New Growth
July 7, Drimiopsis New Growth
July 7, Paper Cover Removed to Allow Freedom of Growth
July 7, Drimiopsis Additional New Growth
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
A Tree of Many Leaves of a Brachychiton
In 2018, I planted Brachychiton seeds from pods I found in the Home Depot parking lot.
Currently I have one of the potted trees in the foyer. Today I noticed the tree has numerous leaf shapes.
Evening Primrose
Friday, June 3rd, 2022Unfurling Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose and Companions…
…a geranium and an ant.
The Many Forms of Trapped Cactus
Monday, May 23rd, 2022Trapped Cactus Original Cutting
Interesting that the flower bud is located on a leaf that I thought was dying.
Cutting Taken From Original Trapped Cactus Cutting in Its Normal Setting
Trapped Cactus Parent May 11 2022
It is still growing in between a fence and a privacy fence.
Even in lousy conditions, the Trapped Cactus blooms!
New Growth Potted Plants
Monday, May 16th, 2022Calla Bulbs from Last Year
April 30th
Placed the root bound bulbs in a larger pot.
May 16th
Drops on the tips of the Calla leaves.
Amaryllis New Growth
Trapped Cactus New Bud
Gifts–Art Making Leftovers
Monday, May 16th, 2022
Another Nearly Completed Piece–A Gift From My Mother
Sunday, May 15th, 2022This morning I applied liquid starch to the vessel. It is not yet dry.
Today is the anniversary of my mother’s death. The plant that she gave me is still doing well. It is a joy when a plant gift thrives.
Code-a gift from my mother
Materials–knitted linen, dried succulent flowers, wood, metal, beads, starch.
The succulent was a gift from my mother. The metal plate was amongst my father’s things in his workshop.
Dimensions–13.5cm x 16.5cm x 8cm
The plant is the Red Velvet Echeveria.
2020 July
2022 May
Nearly Completed–Old Men Plant Trees Book
Sunday, May 15th, 2022
2022 May 15
Combed the back side of the coco blanket liner for easier removal of the book. Also applied PVA to the interior to secure the blanket in place. It was staying in with friction, but PVA will prevent the blanket from pulling out when removing the book.
Added to the fiber to cover a paper bowl (paper left over from another piece). After the bowl dries, I plan to do some stitchwork and code.
2022 May 16
Application of wax to seal the cardboard, soften the feel of the material, and to add some age. Once set, I will give the wax a buff.
The wax is soft, easy to apply, and does not have a harsh odor. It mixes nicely with a variety of materials.
Wax applied to the book covers.
2022 May 17
The application of wax gives the cover a softer feel.
Dimensions
Box–15cm x 10.5cm x 9.5cm
Book Closed–4cm x 11.5cm x 7cm
Book Open–129.5cm
Materials–tree wrap, glassine envelopes, oak leaves, linen thread, coco fiber, found wooden box, wax, PVA, prints, recycled paper and cardboard.