The Heart Outside of Yourself

This mid winter I started to explore paper cutting and blogged about my first Valentines.  I have continued to make new paper cuts and this is the first that I have incorporated into an encaustic piece.

  

When I had my first child, someone said to me, "Now a piece of your heart will always be outside of yourself - out in the world".  That sentiment inspired this piece.

At first, it was just going to be a mother holding the strings tethered to her heart.  The attack on our city of Boston reminded me of how fragile those strings are.  The world is full of sharp objects but I won't change how I live my life.  I will protect and hold onto those strings making memories every day because tomorrow things could be different.

A fund has been established to help the victims of the bombing.

Holiday Happenings!

The 5th annual gallery show Plenty opens this Friday, 11/16, at 13 Forest Gallery in Arlington.  The opening reception is from 7-9.  Come check it out.  There will be something for everyone!  Here are some of my new pieces that will be available.

I will also be at the Wellesley Marketplace this Saturday, 11/17 from 9-4, loaded up with ornaments, prints, cards, tea towels, pillows and original encaustics.  Come by and find some truly unique gifts for the holidays!

New Tea Towels Designs

Available this weekend at SOWA.  New tea towel designs on white linen towels for the guest bath or kitchen.  The beach umbrella is available in blue and red.  The underwater 2 color towels are printed with fun summery colors.  Have a wonderful weekend!