As we begin a new year many often reflect on the year gone
by, to weigh what was, goals realized, magical memories made, the good, the bad; the ugly. 2021 was a year
of changes for us, we were skeptical homeowners, wanting to get out of our
charming, but in need of repair 1930's brick Cape Cod house in Catonsville,
Maryland. We doubted we would ever be able to move into a more suitable condo
for our needs. But through incredible circumstances and an amazing realtor
agent we managed the impossible in May we moved to our single level ranch
condo, just seven minutes from my middle school job.
We returned to full in person learning this school year, with interruptions made by
close contacts and student needing to quarantine for days or weeks depending on
the mandate at the moment. I said last year was my most challenging in my 32
years of teaching, I was wrong. This school has proven to be even more challenging
as we try to get our student back into a routine and practicing social norms.
My foot is finally one hundred percent healed as I changed podiatrist
when we moved and they immediately started me on a new regime of skin grafting.
I was unable to attend our largest art show as it was on uneven terrine and my
foot could not be forced to endure those conditions. But we have had two very successful
shows. Former customers are commenting on how my artwork has become so much
brighter. It is amazing what the natural light in our condo has done to evolve
my art.
Many of you ask where I get my creative inspirations, many of
them come from my love of nature and a desire to try to be unique and not copy
other artist but further my brand. I love to Upcycle my Peek-a-Boo Projects and
use them on my Hand Bound Treasure Books and Alter Boxes.
I will be posting my "Top Ten Peek-a-Boo Regenerations
of Favorite GSCL Products"
10. My favorite GSLC Frames are often used on my book covers
and boxes.
GSLC-Arabian
Triptych, GSLC-Reliquary-Arch
Top, GSLC-Triptych-Arch
Top, GSLC-Triptych-Tower
Tops
9. Fern Fronds, Ginkgo Leave, Mushrooms were fantastic additions to these project.
GSLC
Fern Fronds, GSLC
Ginkgo Leaves, GSLC
Mushrooms Shape Set
8.The picture patchwork tiles make a great addition to book
covers also.
Picture
Patchwork Tiles-Peek-a-Boo Project Picture
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7. The Tribal Tidal Pools Project was the inspiration for
this book cover.
Tribal
Tidal Pools-Peek-a-Boo-Project
6. The coins from My
Coin Collect make nice additions to many book covers.
My
Coin Collection-Peek-a-Boo Project
