Here There Be Monsters

Last summer I went to the Salem Art Fair with my family.  My youngest son was especially excited by all the sculpture on display.  Until we went to that fair, I had not realized how much my son loves sculpture.  He is very gregarious, so he talked to many of the artists and asked them about their art.

One of the artists he met was George Heath of Funker Market.  He makes alien monsters that have completely charmed my son.  My son has saved his allowance to buy George's monsters and has also asked for them for his birthday.  He likes to make up stories about them.  He keeps them in a special place in his room.

Darkness Elemental Wearing Unholy Armor

This weekend, we found polymer clay on sale.  I bought some for the kids and let them go to town.  Both my sons decided to make monsters, inspired by George.  You can kind of see George's work in the background of this picture.

Lava Elemental with Shiny Sharp Rocks

George has a shop on Etsy.  He makes sculptures and cards that are full of character.  My son and I love the funky, funny way he describes his pieces.  This Bombastic Sextipod is one of my son's favorites right now.

 So thank you to George for inspiring my sons and getting them interested in art!

How about you, dear readers?  Have you ever been inspired by anyone?

Thank You Thursday

OK, I know is will probably be at least Friday when you read this, but I did write it on Thursday :)

I had the good fortune to find myself in several treasuries over the last week.  I wanted to say "Thank you" to the treasury curators.

I love the fall colors Aviva has found in this treasury - thank you for including my waterfall bracelet.

'We all enjoy autumn.....' by AVIVART

Autumn for adults and children

ccrainz $12.00	AddictionToCol... $18.00	AsteropeBC $58.00	cegibbons $36.00
EJbutik $42.00	Biagreen $27.00	hiddenbead $18.00	33norashmora33 $65.00
olganna $15.00	SugarAndPaint $10.00	DiscoBeach $18.00	BOVETTA $25.00
builtonbranche... $17.50	TwentyLittleLi... $40.00	SassyStitchesb... $32.00	mizufusion $12.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Aviva of Avivart makes beautiful artwork out of recycled plastic bags.  The range of color in her art, from vivid to subtle, is amazing.  This is one of my favorites from her shop - I just love the brilliant autumn colors!

Original Abstract Contemporary Colorful Recycled Art - By the Sea -

Next is a beautiful, rich purple treasury that reminds me of the grape vine on my back porch.  Thank you for including my harvest grapevine necklace.

'Grape Harvest Season' by wingswhispersoftly

andabodi $15.00	gsakowskidesig... $45.00	mizlisasdesign... $5.00	Cultivar $115.00
32NorthSupplie... $6.95	MrsGibson $29.50	Peggers $8.95	EastEtsy $21.00
youreitclothin... $31.50	dancingleaffar... $42.00	NoneVero $21.00	summerroad $35.00
bellafiore2009 $46.00	AsteropeBC $57.00	laurannicole $10.00	spiralgypsy $18.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

 Leslie of WingsWhisperSoftly makes the cutest birdhouses, nests and cages as statement art and jewelry.  I just love this red pagoda cage.

Chinese Red Birdhouse Pagoda with Birds Nest and Birds Egg Twigs Moss and White Bird Feathers

This next treasury has such rich colors!  Thank you for including my jasper necklace.

'~ <3 GRATITUDE <3 ~' by TheMusesCall

Paying it forward to Etsians who have featured my work in their treasuries. Thank you!

kaerl $40.00	SewUpscale $15.00	gardenjewels $30.00	OneHeartJewelr... $26.00
dewdropdaisies $70.00	ElementalHandc... $39.99	sarahsquiltsnc... $18.00	pondhopper $147.00
bigshedglass $25.00	AsteropeBC $19.00	rusticrevivals $73.00	SilverBeachSea... $42.00
TenChi $18.00	moondogfarm $30.00	LossiDesigns $28.00	franciebelle $16.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

I really enjoy browsing through the Muses Call, where I can find inspirational, beautiful cards and bookmarks.  This is one that really spoke to me:

Handmade Greeting Card (sympathy) with 'Perhaps they are not stars....' Eskimo legend

This last treasury is very stylish and sophisticated.

'Rojo con gris' by JemmDeeCreations

baconsquarefar... $30.00	orloSubito $25.00	granatina $35.00	MySecretFace $26.00
brokenhalleluj... $10.50	WildWomanJewel... $31.00	YannPendaries $75.00	AsteropeBC $45.00
BeatriceInBlue $12.00	oktak $22.00	RecycleBuyVint... $18.00	socksandmitten... $74.99
clevernettle $10.00	MommaGoddess $24.00	lapisbeach $40.00	IraRott $35.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

JemDee Creations is a fun shop where broken, chipped and unwanted china is transformed into jewelry, magnets and decorative items.  What a great idea - I have always loved china patterns!  I thought these magnets were just perfect for fall:

Recycled China Plate - Abstract Geometric Design Colorful Magnet - Set of 4 By JemmDeeCreations on Etsy

As always, thanks to all of you for being a great community!  Is there anyone you would like to thank?