Some Progress on ATCs

Have been working on what I call ATC but I think I like them best hanging in groups of threes. Have used some black bead cord, which I think works. Have also welded a hanger for them.. Would really like to know what you think. (These are approx. 2½x3½, steel and brass.)

This, I call, ArtistTradingCircle, as I have changed the size (4", steel/brass ) also the shape. I know, I am not "coloring inside the lines", as I was taught to do.

But I am having Fun!
I not sure where I am going.
I guess when I get there, I'll know, ,,,,,,,,, maybe.

More photos of Copper Rose Buds

Took a friend's suggestion and tried a dark green background for my roses. Good Idea!
Need to look for some different dark green drapes
Yes, these are the ones going to the romantic couple to use in their wedding ceremony.
I will mail them Monday.
I am going back to welding some more ATCs or whatever they will be.

Canon Powershot 550

It arrived, for $160 including shipping etc,. I upgraded from a 1.3 mp to a 7mp. Am putting the new and old photos, side by side, to see if I can see the difference. I can.


I was tempted to wait and try a get later the Canon SRL, but felt I really need one now and this I could afford. Oh, I hate to spend money but think I made the right decision.
Now to reread the instruction books (there are 2) until I understand them.

Romantic Roses

Have just completed an order for two large Copper Rose Buds with Brass Leaves. They are going to be used in a wedding ceremony as the first gifts that the couple gives to each other. This sounds like a lovely and romantic idea. I hope they will send me some pictures of the event. I have been busy this past week or so.
I was honored to have Winjimir order one of my Copper Roses. She has a great blog and is a prolific painter. Check her out at: http://winjimir.livejournal.com/.
I also got a rush order for 3 roses for a 7 anniversary gift. Have another set for sale at my website, Joygibat.Com
Then, the local "Firehouse Art Center, has a rush order for 4 of my Circle of Friendship. They are on their way to Japan. I did them in different color of leather lacing. They look better than the photos.
I also tried putting some of my brother's stuff (Playboy) on eBay. A waste of time and money. Sold two of the 4 listings, but one of the two hasn't paid. Just not worth it.
Anticipating the arrival of a new 7 mp Canon Powershot camera tomorrow. The one I have been using is only 1.3, so hope my photos will improve.
Am back to working on my little welded ATCs. I really like them, think they will sell, but am going to try ArtBy Us and some other places than eBay.

PackRat

This has nothing to do with arts and/or crafts, but thought I would mention it here.
Am listing some vintage PLAYBOY barware that my brother collected. I have been storing them since his death in 1984. They are in good condition. No Reserve, starting at $1.
click to eBay, to 4 coffee mugs, from there click on "View sellers other listings" I also have various sizes of glasses that he had.
I am going to get rid of some of the stuff that I have been keeping. Why, because I am a pack rat and I hate to throw things away. I have been in this house since 1963. The house has great storage spaces.
At least the storm shelter is empty. A daughter took over 300 pounds of scrap steel to a salvage yard for me. I probably only have a ton or so left.
Back to the promise I made to myself about fixing up a light diffuse box. I have made some progress. I have something that is temporary, but limited to small things. However, I now need to get a couple photographic light bulbs, which means a trip to OKC unless I come up with a better idea.

More Artist Trading Cards

Finished another order for 7 Copper Roses for 7th wedding anniversary and put them in mail, Wednesday afternoon. Since then I have been playing in welding studio. Did few more abstract ARCs, similar to ones shown last week. Then had couple new ideas. As it is dark, I had trouble with photos but am posting them anyway.
Steel with Brass Moon. The next two are: Steel pine branch on folded, bent, very thin steel plate. Branch attached with Brass.
Side view. Am making myself a promise to rig up a diffuse light box, get organized and take better photos.

500 Years of Female Portraits

Think this is interesting.
Women in Art

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I finished seven little ones this afternoon, but didn't get them cleaned up and polished before dark, so am recording a couple photos with flash. They sure have been a lot of fun to do. Am thinking of hanging them from black cord, various levels. Anyway here are the photos,
group shot, will do other individuals ones later.

Have tried various ways to photograph this little piece. I like it but as it is shinny, I am having problems even when I diffuse the light. Anyway another attempt at ATC. It is copper and brass. 2½ by 3½.

Different Direction

Have been doing a lot of copper roses and copper feathers. So decided I needed to depart from realism, and explore shapes and compositions in slightly different way. Am using the ATC format of 2½" X 3½" Probably will do a hundred as by then I should know what I am doing or forget it. The sun is down, so my photos are not very good, but neither are my first ones. When I get better would like to trade.


Please comment, especially interested in your experiences doing ATCs.

Burnt Lemons

One is supposed to make lemonaide out of lemons.
though some of the tones are interesting, sort of.
I would really like to find something positive to say about burning food on stove, at least this time, I didn't melt the pan and it is easy to clean. The broth just popped right out.
I tried to stay in the kitchen when I am cooking, but I just went to put clothes in dryer, and then.......

A Love Affair with Welding

The title of my blog is taken from the subtitle of my web site: JoyGibat.com
Many years ago, I began welding with oxygen/acetylene gases. For me it is a captivating experience, although I get tired sooner than when I began in 1963.
I am selling some of my work on eBay and ARTBYUS, so I am using this blog to record some of my successes and failures. Also as a place others my make comments on my work, offer suggestions and criticism.
I am listing on eBay, another similar Copper Rose as I have sold two others this week. Here is the Copper Rose with Brass Leaves, that I made.

Here is the LINK
The Copper Rose with Brass Leaves will arrive with a glass vase, story card telling how I made it, and a gift card for you to sign.