More things

I haven't been in the studio lately, which basically makes me grumpy.  I am on the tail end of an epic couple of months and I actually decided to take a short break.

Life has been insane and I was driving myself nuts.  Too many things going on inside my head and I was long over due for a vacation.  So we took one!  Liz and I went to Florida!  It was nice to visit with family and sit and clear my mind a bit. I had not been to the beach in years.  The sun put me in a better mood but I couldn't help think about all the time I could have spent in the studio.

I am not going to lie, it has been insane.  Before florida, I flew to RISD to do a lecture, then had my dad's memorial service in Virginia, then drove down to South Carolina (I juried an exhibition, gave a lecture and taught a workshop) then I went back to Boone to pick things back up after spring break.  I am looking forward to the summer.  Of course there is SNAG, a family reunion and teaching a workshop at Arrowmont.

So here a few quick things.  First, I have been working with a student in the tech department, researching modular jewelry and I have been "playing" with a few new designs. Second, some great photos of the Emergence, exhibition at Winthrop, University. Big thanks at Anne Fiala. Third, some great sunny photos from our vacation. Lastly, a few epic snow photos from Providence.