I've been thinking about little tin lanterns and how I could make some. First two didn't turn out as I'd hoped. The third one is closer to being okay. Trial and error, hours thinking about it and half a day trying to make something that is close. Tomorrow is another day.
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This is a work in progress. It's 3"x4" and part of a series I'm starting of Dimenutin ( Get it? DimenuTIN) pieces. This Cat one was challenging because I was trying to do it without the nails showing.
Sara Longs to Free Her Pet Koi to the Wilds. Also 3" x 4" .
Once I have a stack of them completed,I will offer them for sale. Stay tuned.
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Different types of tin, where to find it and how to deconstruct it.
Getting started with the best tools to use
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The members of the Northwest Designer Craftsmen are showing their work for the next 3 months at the Seattle Convention Center's Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on the second floor. Pictured above is my tin art, Fandango. Photo by Daniel Fox
The Northwest Designer Craftsmen are pleased to be exhibiting
The Contemporary Art of Pacific Northwest Crafts
at the WA State Convention Center
September 29 - January 6, 2019
705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
7am to 10pm daily
Level 2 Main Galleria
Everyone is welcome
I couldn't be more honored to have my tin artwork entitled Shhhhh, Did You Hear Something purchased by the Office of Arts & Culture’s Seattle Public Utilities Fresh Perspectives Portable Artwork Purchase. 400 artists submitted work and 85 pieces were purchased. Photo by Daniel Fox.
Return From India , Repurposed lithographed metals, 39"x 16" Photo: Daniel Fox
I had always wanted to go to India and when the opportunity presented itself I jumped at the chance. I went with a group of artists, led by master jeweler Ron Ho, to see textile work. It was the most exciting trip I have ever taken, India felt like another planet. Kind people, color and pattern everywhere I looked and the most satisfying food I'd ever eaten, that was my experience. Now after almost 3 years later I still think about that time and long to return.
What has stayed with me is the desire to create work tin work about color and pattern.
Current solo show at Zeitgeist Coffee in Seattle's Pioneer Square district. Now (OCTOBER 2018) through December 3. Repurposed tin art, by Jenny Fillius, that is humorous, sometimes sentimental and always colorful. It's amazing what can be made from cookie tins and old tin toys.
Photos: Daniel Fox
Tin artwork measures 12" x 8". Made with repurposed tin toys and many other pieces of tin from other sources. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ladybugcircus
It's been so long since I've made an entry that I've almost forgotten how. Are blogs still even a thing? With Face Book pages and Instagram does anyone ever take the time to look at blogs? There is always so much blah, blah, blah. Who can stand it?
Below...Professional photograph by Daniel Fox
Below...
Photograph by me in my kitchen. Hire a professional, it does matter.
Something different, a quilt-like pattern on plywood. It's 38" x 15" or so. Great fun to work on. There are so many little elements to be discovered. Can you find the pair of peacocks or the Asian ladies? I went to India this last February and can't help but think that being confronted by all the color there had something to do with this new path.