Spring 2016...well, not quite yet, but looking like it

Above: Tree in the city -- discovered while spending a delightful day with my friends. 

  Below: In the backyard.                                                                                                     

Finally -- my first risen yeast thing

Yes, it should have domed on the top, but my first solo yeast item.  I had personal lesson a few weeks ago, with my "teacher" telling me "don't be afraid."  Yeast has always seemed somewhat mystic to me, and sensitive.  Ok, so yeast is 5000 or so years old and used by billions, but, me, not until now. It did take me two attempts to get the "starter" (or whatever it is called) right...didn't seem to bubble/froth as it did during my lesson, so did another one ..tablespoon yeast, warm water, honey. Now  I would like to try my "familiarity" (not quite a skill yet!)  on french bread.  

Note: My teacher tells me that I shouldn't put the plastic over the loaves...that might have helped create the flat top. Pictures reveal!

Guest Artist -- Marshmallow Valentine

Please note he is in Whip-It Nae Nae pose, and made of marshmallows. I am not sure if it helps him dance, but the flashlight was moving back and forth during the presentation to me, I certainly felt the movement.

Abstract -- Acrylic on Canvas

It may not be done, but it is born. 

Cattails, Swans, Mergansers, Gallinule, Bobbing Ducks

Pretty day out there....just (but not only) ducky. 

Figure out of Grout

                                          

Took some leftover grout and let it firm in ball shape for 55 minutes. Shaped this, stuck a small twig through it, and tried to stand him up, but not sturdy enough.  Kept flat on table for a couple hours, stood up again, with a too hard pound to level the feet. Crumbles. But standing. Of course, there is something poetic there about life. :). 

Duck Bracelet

 Ducks, bracelet, hot glue.