Happy May Day!

So, in my 'before coffee' state, I'm pondering the words "May Day" and wonder - If May Day is somewhat of a holiday, making it a positive thing, then how did it become a distress signal??

So I Googled it :)

The Mayday callsign was originated in 1923 by Frederick Stanley Mockford (1897–1962) ^[4]. A senior radio officer at Croydon Airport in London, Mockford was asked to think of a word that would indicate distress and would easily be understood by all pilots and ground staff in an emergency. Since much of the traffic at the time was between Croydon and Le Bourget Airport in Paris, he proposed the word "Mayday" from the French m’aider. "Venez m'aider" means "come help me."
(Gleaned from Wikipedia)

Innnnnnnnteresting..... It has nothing to do with May Day. So, then I pondered again (it's what I do...) and wondered why Fred didn't propose "MaiderMaider" for a distress call! Then I realized what I'm sure Freddy thought of all those many years ago -- If someone on a ship were to yell "MAIDERMAIDER!!!!" At least one officer is going to come running and yell - "Dust calm down, stop imadining things an' dust get your dob done!"

heehee

Get it?????? If not, let me know and I'll post why it's funny (or at least why I think it's funny). ***Giggling***

Maybe it'd be best for me and everyone around me if I go get some coffee now...

Heritage

Listing my first pastel drawing in my SecondSite Etsy shop has been an introspective experience. For me, fine art is a bit more personal than the crafty things I create. This is becoming even more evident now that I'm pursuing my freelance artist/crafter career. I'm still pondering most of it and am reflecting alot on my creative heritage. The most evident source is my father. Here he is with my mom at a mid 60's "Pool Party" which were all the rage back then (hence the squinting):



There are other sources that I have found out about - Like my Great Grandfather whose job was at a "Bump Shop", getting dents out of vehicles but he also did "Bump Art", for lack of a better term. He would bump art into the side of vehicles, making a picture almost like a reverse embossing then paint it. Unfortunately, I don't think there are any pictures of his work.

OK, back to reflecting - one of the things my dad and I did in our adult years, on a regular basis, was draw together. One of us would start drawing a picture then hand it to the other person who would add something to the drawing. This would go on, back and forth, until the drawing seemed complete. Here is one of the better results:



I have stacks and stacks of my dad's work but I don't believe he would want any of it on the internet and, although I would love to share his art, I choose not to. He wanted to keep his work his own. That may be why there is an emotional twinge for me to be selling my art - not that it's a good or bad thing - it's just different. So, here is my first listing of my drawings:



Dad passed away in August. I want to share the legacy that has been passed down to me and keep it alive. I have something worth sharing and hopefully my contributions will add to the goodness in the world.
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.On a lighter note, I kept some of my dad's infamous hats and we take turns wearing them:

The trouble with Assistants....

The pictures say it all...

Eenie Meenie Minee Magnets...

What is it about these things?? They're almost as addicting as chocolate!!

Is it the hunt to find something to fit in that little circle? Is it hyperfocusing on finding just the right image? I can't figure it out but maybe I should stop trying and just enjoy it! I've made over 400 now!! Ahh!!!


Hello......my name is Sheli...... and .....

I'm a magnet-aholic.......

*****the crow responds "Hi Sheli"*****

Heehee

I've got some sets in my shop but I'm going to be adding more! Here's where they be....

www.craftinator.etsy.com

I'm Part Of A Team!!!

This is gonna be fun and exciting! In fact, it already is! I've joined the Etsy West Michigan Team! You can find out more about us here -

www.etsywestmichigan.blogspot.com

I'll be adding my new team member's blogs to that little area over there to the right but these things take time.

So many things to do..............

Look what I did!!

It's the first 2 pieces in my new "series"!!

Well, OK, it's my first series ever. heehee

I took a nap the other day and when I woke up, I just had this idea in my head! So, I painted the tray that night and the box the next night! I'll be adding things with the same design - you can look forward to seeing a plate, round balls (ok, is round redundant? I think round should be implied......I'll leave it in anyway), and maybe, just maybe, a bowling pin! HA!!

Ok, that's it for now - this is short but I have to get some painting done but I'm disciplining myself to go grocery shopping first.

I'll post more later! Enjoy!

Teaser (heehee)

OK, is this totally cool or what??? heehee

This is the first picture of my new crafty idea. I don't have it perfected yet so I'll post more pictures later but this is step one. This is a square piece of glass, kinda like a thick coaster but bigger and has a recessed circle for a candle.

I'm researching different products to see what I want to used to get the string on the glass and seal it with a nice hard glossy finish. Mod Podge is too sticky, darnit. I love love love Mod Podge.

So, more to follow! Can you hardly wait or what????