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Size: 6”x6” framed
Tesserae: Scrap stained glass, wine bottle glass, broken glass bracelet.
The concept of ‘one person’s trash is another person’s treasure’ is one I firmly believe in. My work often includes glass, or other enduring materials, that others would discard. When I’ve finished a mosaic, even the smallest cut-off ‘scrap’ glass is sorted into containers for possible future use. Our recycle bins reside near my workshop space and often glass is diverted from the bin to my worktable. Such interesting colors, curves, textures and shapes!
The initial inspiration for this piece came from a frame found at a local fundraising sale for a sick boy. It was likely a sample from a frame shop as, although it has the same texture throughout, it showcases two different color ways, light and shadow. The realization that my photo of an owl, which lives at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, has this same light/dark split confirmed this direction and decided my portrait subject. Continuing with the cast-off/recycled theme, I fitted the frame with a piece of scrap hardibacker concrete board and pulled out my containers of small scrap glass for his feathers. A broken glass bracelet, ground even thinner, worked perfectly for the outer ring of his eyes and a variety of green circles, nipped from wine bottles, added the feel of leaves to the background, but with contrasting shape and shine vs. the owl and frame. Grout colors (green, cream, wheat, grays…) were chosen and applied to enhance the background and his feather coloring and shading.
He is ready to live at your home with new hanging hardware (no, didn’t recycle here) and his backside is painted and signed.
Linda Pieroth Smith
Website: MosaicSmith.com
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Florida, USA
I just loved the calligraphy in this 1920 French magazine article whose page was lying on my worktable.
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“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.”
J.R.R Tolkien, The Hobbit, Chapter I: AN UNEXPECTED PARTY
Welcome to the Shire. The starting and ending point of the famous books and films “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”.
It is a perfect place to relax, read and fill your hobbit stomach with plenty of delicious food.
The Hobbit hole consists of 5 different rooms. A nice kitchen with a big table, a full storage chamber, a cosy living room with a fireplace and a worktable, an entrance room to welcome invited and uninvited guests and like all hobbit holes it has a round tunnel that connects the rooms.
I would suggest that it would include the minifigures: Frodo, Sam, Bilbo, the 13 dwarves and of course Gandalf.
Please support this creation and help it to become an official Lego Set.
Remember, it doesn’t cost you anything and you would do me a big favour.
Got this desk top in 5th grade. My Mom and Dad got it for me as a present from Ikea at the King of Prussia in PA when they surprised me by moving my room (then located in the smallest room in our home) to the larger front room which overlooked good old Jefferson Street.. Every homework assignment, book report, long night-all-nighter study-fest for math/english/biology/history/et. all tests were studied at this desk. First date phone call was made from this desk. Drivers license signed here. Pretty much every sketch, doodle, hair brain idea was hatched here. Then through college, then on to work / "professional career", every logo, project, jig, tooling spec, frame drawing. Everything. I shit you not. I've had it close to 3 decades. The original legs sucked and I'd catch them with my chair's wheels every time I'd rollout from under neath it. Just refinished it and mounted it to it's new frame. Can't wait for the next 3 decades of projects to unfold right from this table top.
Utrecht University Library – Wiel Arets Architects
Size: 36.250 m2 - Design: 1997-2001 - Completion: 2004
The library, which houses 4.2 million books, was intended, in addition to being a place where people could work in a concentrated manner, to also become the intellectual social center for the suburban university campus, where students and others can come to study and meet at all times of the day. The 40 meter tall library and the adjacent, lower parking garage, both clad in glass and concrete imprinted with the same silk-screened figurative pattern, are sited on the major road and pedestrian pathway across the campus. The simple rectangular massing of the library and the repetitive rhythm of its concrete cladding and glazing, which is subtly modulated by the projecting operable sections, stands in stark contrast to the rich, plastic spatial complexity of the interior spaces.
The books are stored in two primary volumes that seem to float up towards the ceiling. The massive, lifted book stack volumes are made of black-painted cast concrete, and the walls have a three-dimensional figural pattern cast into them which matches the two-dimensional pattern imprinted on the exterior glazing. While the black pattern on the glazing filters the natural light entering the building, the pattern embossed in the black-colored concrete walls acts to diffuse and bounce the light deeper into the interior spaces. At the center of the building, a vertical space, running from the ground to the roof, is opened between the two book stack volumes, which are interconnected by a series of stairs and sloping ramps. This central vertical space forms the experiential hinge of the building, interweaving the lines of movement, the spatial layers, and the internal views.
The walls and ceilings of the interior are black and matt, while the floors are white and shiny. The bookshelves are black, while the worktables are white. The predominant black color characterizing the interior is critical to creating the atmosphere of concentration, security, and silent communication essential to the function of the library. The black interior creates a feeling of local enclosure, allowing the inhabitants to conduct the private activity of concentrated study in a public place of collective identity. The only exceptions to this color scheme are the red rubber surfaces used in the book checkout area, the information desks, the auditorium, the bar, and the lounge, all of which are related to the itinerary of public movement through the building.
The individual workspaces are organized in a wide variety of locations and arrangements within the interior, some quite intimate and isolated, and some quite extended and exposed. The individual user can make a choice of where to work, and thus to determine both their ability to be absorbed in their work, and the amount of communication they wish to have with others in the library. Because of the remarkably rich range of sizes and shapes of the workplaces, and the complexly layered sections and the endlessly unfolding spatial intersections within the building, it is possible to recognize and communicate visually with people across the interior, and even from floor to floor, while at the same time being undisturbed by those sitting nearby.
"Captain’s Log Stardate 2315"
“No, that’s not it.”
"Long, long ago in a galaxy, far, far away"
“Quit procrastinating, Richi, you know you will feel better once you write it all down.”
“Your right, Riley, but it doesn’t help when you are reading over my shoulder. I need to be alone for a little while.”
“As, you wish.” Riley climbed down off the table and walked to the door. Before he reached the door, Richi called after him.
“But don’t go too far, Riley. I don’t like it when you are gone.”
“As you wish,” he said with a smile as he left Richi alone with her thoughts.
Richi stared at the blank page before her and began to write.
I thought Saturday was going to be a great day; we were going to visit one of Mama’s friends who believes in fairies. For some reason, a lot of adults don’t believe in fairies and Mama always told me that I would have to be careful around them. I would have to pretend to be a doll whenever a non-believer was around. I asked her once wouldn't they believe if they could see me? But she told me no, they would just do everything they could to make you not real and possibly harm you in the process. I shuddered at the thought, but I wasn't worried. Mama usually keeps me safe in her purse when necessary.
We had set up my worktable so that I could help sew when someone new arrived. Riley and I went into “toy” mode, while Mama got to know them. When you are used to being able to move around as you please, it is very hard to sit still and look mindless, but I can do it when I need to. The mother ignored me, but her daughter looked interested. She seemed the careful sort, so I was looking forward to a day of chatting and laughter with her like I do with our Lili. I could not have been more wrong. We should have been more wary when she arrived without a doll or stuffed toy, only electronics. When her mother got busy, the girl came to visit.
“Why do you have a doll?”
“ I like dolls,” Mama replied. “Richi is a fairy….”
“What is this?” the girl said picking up my favorite wand.
“It’s her wand.”
“Why does she have a wand?”
“Richi is a fairy and fairies need wands to direct their magic.”
“Fairies and magic aren’t real,” the girl answered.
I gasped and Riley snorted, but she didn’t hear us. She was too busy explaining to Mama, why we couldn’t be real.
Mama cut her off firmly, “My toys, my world, I will just put her away.”
“But, I want to play with your toys, “the girl said.
I almost got away, but the girl’s mother came with Mama’s friend.
“Bri is a very careful child and will be careful with your things.” The mother looked expectant and Mama’s friend looked pleading. She really needed the woman’s help and they could only stay if the child, Bri was occupied.
Mama stroked my hair in apology, before answering.
“Of course, but I would ask that she not move any of my things from the table.”
“Do you understand the rules, Bri? “
“Yes, Mommy,” the girl said.
Mama stayed with me as long as she could, but finally had to leave me alone with the Bri for the longest afternoon of my life.
boston, massachusetts
january 1971
metalsmith / jewelry maker
meeting house gallery, beacon hill
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Late afternoon September sun, streaming through a prism, sitting forgotten on a windowsill in the studio, transformed the rough leg of the worktable .
Yes I am one of "those" types ~ extremely right brained.
I always have a bunch of projects at once. My ultimate studio space would have a separate table for each technique...I would need a 2,000 plus sq foot loft.
There would be the drawing and painting table. Along with great flat files for the large pastels and paintings on paper I used to do. And storage for all the p[aints and mediums. and a big easel.
The yarn/ cords, and fibers need good organizing...by color. Crochet, knitting needles ...all need a dedicated place too. Along with the specific magazines and books for these crafts
The fabrics and sewing machine table plus a lot of shelf storage. I have fabrics, and three full size sewing machines....all inherited or picked up over 45 years of life.
Beads and buttons...along with the jewelry making work area. That is going to be large and very organized. And all those tools...like the dremel, and vice, and...I would love to get back into enameling agin...so a tiny kiln..and all the powders....ha!
Then wood amd metal working tools...and a table saw, router, and so much more...a dedicated tool shop with a dust free vacumn system. Ha Ha!
Oh, and a safe spray booth for all the chemicals I use. No fun working in my bedroom with a respirator now...
Then I would LOVe to have a large kiln and get back into ceramics...that needs a LOT of space.
My head hurts...but its fun dreaming about all this. If I did have all this...I would not have time...and that would be key. :-) TIME is REALLY what I need.
Lower image shows the wings on my worktable I created for the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, with sketch by Jane Kennedy on upper left and photo of Daniela Braga on the runway on the upper left from Instagram account vsangels.
Estación de trabajo en una oficina pública.
For the record... It is not my office. And tomorrows isn't also... Wait to wednesday!
Worktable, scarves, shawls, bags and yellow re-vamped slip-dress. Blogged about at www.kirsten-fleurdeboheme.blogspot.com/ ; mandarineditalie.blogspot.com/ and tricotandoascores.blogspot.com/2009/07/fleur-de-boheme.html
My worktable is my old dining room table. Under the table I keep toys for my son to play with while I work. I painted the peg board so I have a framed out chalkboard on it.
Mainly due to work and the very good weather in the past months I had no time or real good chance to work on the modelrailroad. But during the last weekend I "kicked off" the new a/w season by cleaning the trainroom, let the trains run again and prepared and cleaned my worktable. Season has started!
I'm planning a sewing room for my Blythes and that's what I started with at the weekend. I ordered a sewing machine as well and the rement sewing kit. Now I need a worktable and a chair. And maybe another shelf?
Our new house has a "shed" (really just a room that you have to get to by going out of the kitchen on to the porch). It needs a lot of work I've already pulled some vines out that were creeping in. But the potential is huge, I always end up with the random room that isn't supposed to be a room for my studio (except in this house). So here is my fist set of inspiration for the project. I'm dealing with having the computer in one house 40 miles away from the other so it might be a bit before I can load pictures of the room in it's current state. 1. My sewing & crafting studio, 2. Craft Room - Studio Worktable, 3. anthropologie craft room window display 2, 4. in daytime, 5. Art Studio Revived, 6. cleaned up, 7. after, 8. Top desk drawer, 9. WIP: Craft Room Update, 10. Plate rack o' fun, 11. Ribbon Rack, Tools, Hanging Art, East Wall, 12. studio in the woods later that day, 13. beach collection, 14. Untitled, 15. bedroom, 16. Untitled, 17. color wheel, 18. all together, 19. one afternoon, 20. Current incarnation of my inspiration wall, 21. Untitled, 22. my art studio christmas tree resolution, 23. A favorite corner, 24. January 7 2008, 25. studio luxe! my desk at work
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Or should it be "You wanna piece of me?"
Jester back when he was lolling around on my worktable a couple of weeks ago. How did I miss this one?
Specialist equipment is made available to users of this science lab. Tables are arranged so as to allow group collaborative work. Electricity points are located at convenient points. A white board and a ceiling mounted projector are available. Artificial lighting supplements the natural light in the room. The seating offered suits the needs of the users and the dimensions of the worktables.
This classic Chalon Concave corner kitchen, with a round Worktable was the perfect place to relax and chat.
Cozy fire in the woodstove on this day of freezing rain. A little painting for a correspondence from a handful of campfire my daughter gifted me with last summer. This tinder rests on my worktable.
Principal Rembert Seaward and Washington Capitals' hockey mascot Slapshot give each other a hug after compare arms-to-wings to see who has more muscles, when U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) People’s Garden Executive Master Gardeners, friends, and family, along with Washington Capitals fans volunteer in District of Columbia Public Schools’ (DCPS) Beautification Day, on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, in Washington, D.C. Each year people are invited to help “spruce up” public school facilities in preparation for the first day of school. More the 70 volunteers pitched in at this large school facility. The People’s Garden effort involves building and painting raised planter boxes, then preparing the soil mixture so they are “ready to grow.” Additionally, a team that includes descendants of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall assembles a prefabricated garden toolshed. The Justice’s son, John Marshall leads the team, which includes Brianna the Justice’s great-grand daughter in one of many multi-generational efforts at this school today. Washington Capitals Forward Mike Riberio, his family and mascot Slapshot participated in every project underway at Marshall School. From the outside gardens, to inside murals, and robotics worktable construction, the teams made their goals. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
I left a puka (an opening) at my worktable so I have a spot where I can draw, write, what ever. On the other side of the worktable is where my sewing machine is, and there's a puka there too. I can even tunnel my way to the otherside, should I choose too. And I choose not to. BUT... I do have a nice big cave to hold batting and stuff. More "stuff" then actual batting.
It's also where the dogs hide their bones, tennis balls and chewed up socks.
Skin: Essences - Jamie in Medium.02 (gift) ♥
Hair: D!va - "Naomi" in Black Amber (comes with/without texture change scarf; past gift)
Eyes: VerseEye - Rhythm in Pink
Shirt: Milk Motion - Queen tee in white (gift)
Pants: MAAI - "Toot" pants in Peach (new!)
Shoes: Insanya - Kat Boots Sport in Black
Glasses: !df - Round Glasses (not available anymore)
Poses: Frakture Poses - Female model/blogger 2 & Male model/blogger 1 (SLFO gift)
Canvas sign: Free Bird - Darker Side Canvas (Erotigacha item)
Table: Soy - worktable (gift)
Folded shirts: Soy - Folded Tee (gift)
Flowers: The Mustard Seed - hydrangeas in vintage vase
Books: BananaN - full perm mesh book (not available anymore)
Coffee: Dutchie - Coffee mug stand (marketplace gift)
Key: EntecMedia - skeleton key 5 (marketplace gift)
Open book: What Next - Alone reading book (wear me)
(Note: I had to remove the links from flickr. This was an older sponsored post that might no longer be available on my blog.)
Washington Capitals' hockey mascot Slapshot gives his redesign of planter box uprights, a thumbs-up, to the volunteers that happily try to explain that uprights need to be up, and at a right-angle to the base, when U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) People’s Garden Executive Master Gardeners, friends, and family, along with Washington Capitals fans volunteer in District of Columbia Public Schools’ (DCPS) Beautification Day, on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, in Washington, D.C. Each year people are invited to help “spruce up” public school facilities in preparation for the first day of school. More the 70 volunteers pitched in at this large school facility. The People’s Garden effort involves building and painting raised planter boxes, then preparing the soil mixture so they are “ready to grow.” Additionally, a team that includes descendants of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall assembles a prefabricated garden toolshed. The Justice’s son, John Marshall leads the team, which includes Brianna the Justice’s great-grand daughter in one of many multi-generational efforts at this school today. Washington Capitals Forward Mike Riberio, his family and mascot Slapshot participated in every project underway at Marshall School. From the outside gardens, to inside murals, and robotics worktable construction, the teams made their goals. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.