The final plastering event...

So, here are the pics of the final plastering job, which is going to be a tree of spirals that hangs upside down like a chandelier.

more pics of the two new spirals, and ever evolving plaster room

So, I got a little tired of geometric precision concentration, and I went a little nuts. Hence, one of the new pieces is splatter painted. Not sure I'm gonna keep it that way yet, but Rob is a huge fan, and it was really fast to paint. So, we'll see. Anyways, here's the splatter, one more striped and two token pictures of the ridiculous plaster room. enjoy.

Confession...

So guys, I'm sitting here painting, rob is at work and the dogs are sprawled out on what is left of the floor space in my apartment. Since there is no one else to tell, I'm confessing to my blog...my house...it's a plain disaster...I vacuumed what I could see of the carpet yesterday, and that somewhat helped, but the rest...still a complete wreck. I'm not sure how to even start, and although I've been painting and plastering for days, at least I can now where to start and end on that one. As far as packing...not a clue. And, once the boxes are packed, I still don't feel as though I've accomplished much, because they just stack up in front of the fireplace...hmmmm. Oh, did I mention...My house is a freakin' somethin' zone. Not construction, cuz I'm sad to say it's not really under construction. However, my life is under construction in many ways, so perhaps my abode is just a reflection of that. Ya, there's a good answer. I'll end with that, feeling satisfied that it's just a reflection and as soon as I put my life back into some order, I'm hoping my house will follow. I'll let ya know how it goes. Until then, have a lovely wednesday night...'cuz amongst my boxes and pillows (which, are touching nothing of germs by the way) I am having a great one.

Well, it's been a while, so here's a brief and completely random update

I have been staying ridiculously busy with my online classes and this lovely centerpiece project, that and attempting to pack up my house for the move at the end of June (the move that is, into the Garr abode extra room until August when I get back from Ohio and we move to Denver for real). Oh ya, attempting to work on all that logistics as well, ya know, Rob passing a test, then maybe getting a job out there so that we can apply for a loan, then if we get a loan, hopefully buying a house. Details, details, no stress there, I'm completely oblivious. I'll be good in a hotel I've decided.
Next, want to just say, love the cavs, but really? Come on guys, my blood pressure has been ridiculous these past few days all because you have to bring it down to like the last .5 second three point shot every freakin' game. Let's just win one way or the other, I would rather lose than stress and worry until the last second. And, honestly, since when do I watch basketball, you ask? Well, since I always watch the finals if the cavs are in it. Probably a good thing, because as you can tell, I get really into the sports if I watch them, so I have to limit my times of caring or else I really would have consistently high blood pressure, or even higher than I already do.
Ummm, plastering. Yup. It's going. Still. Hand painting takes FOREVER!! I will take a few pics in the next couple days of the next one or two that I've gotten painted. But, one good thing, I have the spirals all plastered!! Yay! Except, the plaster room cannot be completely picked up yet, because they all still need to be jessoed and handpainted. Oh, and I'm attempting to make this spiral tree that can hang like a chandelier. So, eighteen plastered, which is the bare minimum, and now, if I have time, work on a tree and then maybe one or two extra. Then, I'll really be able to clean the plaster room. That will be nice. Why? Basically because I then have a place to start stacking the packed tubs before I move them out. I know, so fun. I'm stoked. But, in truth, it will be really nice, because right now I am really wanting space.
Last thing, or perhaps not, we'll see...jon and kate plus 8. Don't know if any of you watch it, but I have fallen in love with it while I paint, and listen to the adorable kids and OCD kate, who I totally relate to on all levels but the prissy part. I'm not so OCD about clean kids and hating the outdoors, but particular about odd things like my pillow, yes, that's totally me. At any rate, sooooo sad. Just had the season five opener show and they are basically separated and staying together only for the kids. This is a valiant effort on their part and for a good cause, but really, really sad. Especially seeing them/her so distraught about it all. Not only that, but 8 freakin' kids involved in the whole shindig. No fun.
Okay, I think this is now the last thing....Graham crackers = heaven. yes, you know me, I have my wierd phases. Over the gummi bears, for the most part. Still on the gold fish, but they will prob stay for a while, as they are heaven as well. But, in place of the gummi bears I have added the graham crackers and you think it's such a big cracker. That is, 'til it melts in your mouth to such a lovely golden, sweet mush. Man, heaven, heaven, heaven, that's all I can say. Oh ya, and the keebler elves are on the box, and yes, I love little cartoon people like the smurfs, so the elves fit right into that cute little odd happiness that I love to see every time I reach for a graham cracker. K, I think that's it for my life lately. Oh, besides we went to rob's niece's dance festival this morning and it was adorable. I so wish that a) I could dance, and b) since I can't, that I was still the age I really didn't care and I just could sort of awkwardly shake around. His neice's were not bad at all, actually very good. But, totally saw a few mini-me's out there, awkwardly trying to focus on the moves so hard that it was incredibly mechanical and awkward. But, we can't win 'em all and I sure as heck lost the dancing. I think that's it for now. Oh ya, and yes, it's way past my bedtime if you couldn't tell by all the useless rambling. adios.

two more down

I still have yet to get a picture of the day which I was describing in the previous post, as I have taken my little note-to-self and acted on it. However, I will assure you that there will be more in this whole extravaganza of crafting and I will be sure to capture it. Until then, here are the next two additions as well as my plastering outfit, which although not multi-colored, prob gives a good idea of what the painting day may have looked like. Enjoy...

Just a little note-to-self

So, I realized that I had not showered in two days the other day, and decided that it was a must at this point. Not that I had been doing anything really extravagant causing me to "know" that I needed a shower, but more that I just knew two days was long enough without one. At any rate, I went into the bathroom, which happens to be the only mirror in the house (probably my number 1 problem right there), and prior to stripping down, I took a glance into it...
Let's just say, I looked like a living craft project. First off I had on mesh basketball shorts (that were Rob's) and they were sort of like baggie capri's to start with (they certainly brought out the gangsta in me). On top of that, they started off blue, and now they were a lovely smattering of minty green and white and black streaks of random paint (we can all guess where that came from). Also, the top band was folded over, exposing the awesome black shoe string with pink skulls that had replaced the lost elastic band that once held them on. From there I moved onto my legs which are already nearly albino white, but were now accented even whiter with plaster streaks and rubs (once again, we can guess where it came from). Hot. On down to the feet, and of course, house slippers, 'cuz who doesn't where those when in the house? Okay, now for the top half...Gray t-shirt with holes in it (once I find a favorite, I wear it 'til my friends are threatening to throw it out) and it now has a green hand print from evidently forgetting to wash my hand prior to drying it on my shirt (clearly, I'm a genius), as well as a few other choice acrylic stains. My arms, more acrylic smears from putting my arm in wet paint while moving my hand to paint the next areas (you might think I would learn, but nope, sure not). And the face, well, it was holding out okay minus the black paint smudge beneath one eye. Perhaps it could pass as smudged mascara, so I let it slide. Well, at least people would merely look at my face and think, oh, she's not a complete and total mess (positive thinking, right?). Really, though, it was all a front. I was a mess. Oh, and my hands, well they were stained with black ink from sketching out a diamond pattern on one of the swirls....Into the shower I went, thinking it was a good thing I thought to shower (and therefore, change) prior to leaving the house. Everything came off, except for the ink hands, and I think I was good to go. But, note-to-self, use that bathroom mirror more often, and make sure to never BECOME the craft project that you are working on. Note taken, thanks. I'm a slow learner, but at least now it has been noted, I think that's step 1 in some recovery program. I think.

piece numero dos (#2)

So here's the second finished product. Bad lighting, however, so mint not quite so dark and dots are dark green, not black. The future finished products will be continuing to come for quite a while.

whimsical, dr.seuss, whoville...are we getting there?

Yes, it's the same piece. But, the first was for a height reference I suppose. And, also yes, some of the stripes are missing the black lining, and no, don't look to close 'cuz it's not touched up yet as far as the paint job. However, despite the imperfections, hopefully we are all starting to get more of the picture?

could it be true? 4 finally plastered pieces?!!

Plastering, Anyone?

So, I have now created a graveyard of much better wireframe spirals. Mind you, these are only about seven of the twenty final centerpieces that need to be done. But, we've decided to do one step at a time, so that plastering occurs for like five intense days rather than fifteen days with an hour of plastering each. Wow, can't wait for those days! But, until then, wire framing for me!! Actually, it's not too bad, and like I said, I've gotten quite a bit better at it. Here's the most recent pictures and the workspace has now moved.