01.16.12
Posted in Daily Musings at 11:52 pm by Kim Joy
Time has past so fast. I do not know why I have lost track of time like I have. No excuses.
Since my last visit I have been pretty busy. I had commissions on the workbench, classes in Lorton and Fairfax. Plus there was the getting ready for Christmas at the Workhouse, made a bunch of Santas and Angels. I cleaned some of my studio at the Workhouse, still needs lots of work. I will need to invest some more time for sure.
Home studio started moving into the house today, more than half way moved to new room. The new room is larger and much more light plus no to mention there is heat and ac! Nice to have both of them available in the seasons they are needed, no more space heater or window unit. I can not wait to get it all moved up and set up. I will now be able to have classes as the space is bigger and more inviting than the little room out back. Already have a student lined up.
New Years Resolution? I have not made a resolution this year. I have things I want to do…. organize my studios, declutter house, teach more classes, get in more galleries, write up business plan, put together a media package, blog ( ha we have seen how religious I am about that!), social media, finish the kids scrapbooks. The list could go on.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
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08.27.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 9:13 pm by Kim Joy
Woke up this morning and decided to get yard ready for the storm. Removed yard decorations and furniture, covered studio a/c unit to keep water out and cleared screen room. I had already shopped for grill food and snacks. Water in a huge 7 gallon jug and tub half filled ofr flushing toilet. Is this overkill? I don’t know and won’t know until after the storm. Better overprepared tha not prepared! It has rained all day. Hope everyone rides out the storm safely.
Worked at Workhouse today, I was able to work on a commission and visit with other Glasshouse artists and an old student, Mary. We had some leaking in the gallery, I had to move one of my panels.
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08.22.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 10:53 pm by Kim Joy
Jane, Susan and Kim Steinmuller
This past weekend was the Sellars Family Reunion in Wappinger Falls, NY. The last time we were together was 1988. There are a lot of new members either through birth or marriage. We were missing quite a few, five of David and Annie’s children have died and two cousins and some children have also passed. In all it was a great time to visit and break bread with kin. I forgot everyone would be older, silly me! I renewed friendship and made new relationships. I was so happy to be home. Can’t wait for the next reunion in 2013.
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08.16.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 9:32 pm by Kim Joy
I am whittling away at the commissions on my workbench. I delivered two yesterday and one will be picked up soon. I have three more to go. One of them I just picked up Saturday night. When I get in my studio I am so lost in the work, I love my job as an artist. I do wish I could get more studio hours in.
My sister Jane came to visit for a few days and it was so good to see her and spend time with her. This weekend is the Sellars Family Reunion in Wappinger Falls NY and I can not wait to see everyone.
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07.25.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 9:20 pm by Kim Joy
I can not believe it has been two months since my last post. I am so sorry, I did not mean to neglect you, time just flew by.
The move went well. It took two days to move all our belongings, Meagan will tell you it was all my stuff, that hers would fit in her car. Not. I am a pack rat but everyone uses some of this stuff like the three tvs, four computers, two livingrooms of furniture and then there is Michelle’s stuff we are storing. The best help this move was the Higginbotham kids and their friends, thank you so much.
Meagan painted the kids bathroom teal and it is bright. We are all unpacked and living the life in Woodbridge. Studio is unpacked but not organized, working on that. The house has the best screened in room running across the whole back of the house. The yard is 1/4 acre, which is way smaller than 1 acre of Center Rd., but easier to maintain.
I did start a new job at Gunston Hall June 4. Yes I did leave the NRA, it was not in the plan but the new commute was killer at 2 hours on school days and 1 1/2 hours on non-school days. New commute is 20-25 minutes. I am an administrative assistant and purchasing director.
Days ar the studio have been sparse, the move and unpack tool much longer than I thought. But I am back, scheduled it so it will happen.
Oh the sad things that have happened this past week… the shooting in Norway, Borders closing, Amy Winehouse’s death. I can not believe this Norwegian guy, what the hell was he thinking? My heart goes out to all the families and to the kids that survived.
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05.15.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 11:31 pm by Kim Joy
Well I finally finished packing my home studio. Bonnie came over yesterday and we tackled more than half of it, the books took forever. Fun to hear her say why do you have all these books still, she helped move the last two times. It is hard to get rid of books, I love to look at them for ideas and inspiration. I have gotten rid of quite a few books through my Amazon Store and have boxes to go.
I finished a lamp repair and turned it over last night. It was fun do do, could not find matching glass but used a color already in lamp. I made two little panels from the Sailor Jerry labels, lots of good comments from people at the Alexandria Art Market and Art Walk. Working on the pieces for Old Guard Gift Shop now.
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04.27.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 8:14 pm by Kim Joy
There were also tornado warning Sunday afternoon and evening. Pretty scary with the winds and darkness.
I cleaned up my home studio in preparation of the move. Lots stuff to unload at Altered Art group next time we meet. I also found quite o few things to take to Alexandria Art Market, which is a really good thing, less to make by the 7th.
Can not wait to get out to the studio tomorrow, so many pieces on the workbench calling my name. I so want to start the 3D panel but I need to put it on the back burner for now until all the commissions are done.
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04.23.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 10:36 am by Kim Joy
I do not know where the time has gone. I thought I posted just yesterday but when I looked it was two weeks ago. Where the heck have I been? Busy as usual but that is no excuse.
I had put an offer in on a house but after a thorough second walk around I am glad the deal fell through. Just too many things that needed repair or removal. There is a silver lining. I am learning a lot about people and they care or don’t care for their homes. It is sad how people leave their homes in such disrepair.
Studio wise I am working on two commissions…. mini panels for the Old Guard Gift Shop at Ft. Myer and a series of five windows by a front door. The Old Guard pieces include etched glass by David Barnes. I set up the Morton System and used it to cut the frames for the Old Guard pieces, why have I not been using this all along? It is too easy to use it. Finished Jan Cox’s Air Force piece and will get it to her next stained glass class.
Mowed lawn for first time this season, it looked great. Then it rained for four days and now it is a hay field. Do you have any goats I could borrow? Hope it dries up soon so I can mow before I can’t mow.
Jane, my sister, came back on her way home from Judy’s, our non related aunt who lives in California. Judy is 95, does not seem possible. Her husband and our Dad worked together for Walter Kidde Contractors. We traveled to Italy together and Judy and Mom were best friends. Many memories of Manteloking NJ beach days.
Did my taxes for Federal and Virginia. Can I tell you I hate doing taxes? OK I know everyone does. So I am preaching to the choir.
Spring Break here and my son is at his father’s. It has been quiet but I got lots of spring cleaning done. I am weeding throught the rooms trying to downsize and really get rid of stuff I do not need or use. Bedroom yielded 5 bags of clothes to go to Goodwill! Still lots to do like studio and shed. My kids call me a craft hoarder, who me? You never know when I might need that piece. I did get rid of basket weaving supplies last year! Just have the books and patterns because one day I might….
Happy Easter to all
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04.08.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 9:10 am by Kim Joy
It is Friday and I am so looking forward to getting into the studio today. I have lots to do: cut two stripes for Jan’s panel, wrap it and start soldering. I plan on getting it to her next Thursday night at stained glass class at Ft. Belvoir. It looks great and it is not even near being done. Next project votives…. I have some in mind with clear architectural glass and jewels and shells.
Oh I did get into Art Market in Del Ray, first Saturday of each month, May through November, so that means making glass in all price ranges for the booth. Need to think ahead for holidays… Mothers, Fathers, Teacher’s gifts, Graduation, July 4, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas oh my! I need to get producing! It will be good because it will force me to stretch and produce for short seasons and be exposure also. I should print up class schedules to have available to handout, mental note to self. Del Ray is such a cute community. I love the feel of it, you can just walk around from shop to shop and eat outside.
My new class at Ft. Belvoir has ten students in it. I did not know how many were going to sign up so this was a great surprise. The Advanced Students are in the drawing class room because the stained glass room has run out of room. We have two students working big pieces. I asked the older kids if they were ok in the other room and they said they were fine. We all took home our projects in case the government shuts down, don’t want to be locked out.Hopefully by taking our stuff that will keep government open, like taking an umbrella with you!
Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend!
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04.04.11
Posted in Daily Musings at 10:26 pm by Kim Joy
Welcome to Studio 710
Back wall
Workbench
Wall
I am all moved in. Friday and Saturday friends helped me move in. Thank you Martha, Mary,Michelle, Cindy, Terresa, Corey, Bonnie, Flo, Robin and Diana. I could not have done it without them. I am so excited! Now I don’t have to trot over to Building 9 to pick up things I forgot I needed.
Come by and visit anytime.
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