Ikat Spatula Beginnings

 The weather was deceptive this past weekend. 

It tricked me into thinking that the lovely Spring-like temperatures would continue into this week. 

Nope, not at all. Not even slightly. I was freezing today. Silly ol' me!

A few alterations will have to be made before my 4:30pm class this evening.

High-waisted jeans, Savers//Oxfords, Goodwill//Floral Swimsuit, Savers//
Cardigan, Savers//Beanie, Burlington Coat Factory

 My jeans are covered in sawdust and I probably reek of burnt wood. 

And what do I have to show for it? A spatula. Yes, a spatula. I made it!

Actually, it's still a work in process...but I figured I'd show it off instead of changing out my jeans.

 I decided not to get creative with the spatula's form, seeking to focus more on its embellishments.

I kind of wish I had decided to get creative with the form. I forget that I'm no good at drawing.

Anyways, I was inspired by a diamond Ikat design, which I then burned into the wood.

Next class, I'll probably paint it and try not to ruin the burnt aspect.

 Oh hey, this spatula also doubles as a prop!

A prop for making funny faces.

Looking up towards the Spatula gods, hoping for a successful finished product!

Until next time, ♥.

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And Then I Disappeared.

I must apologize for my abrupt departure and subsequent negligence of my dear blog. 

I might have forgotten to mention the art department field trip which was the reason for my absence. I was in Austin, Texas for the past 5 or so days. I had brought my netbook along, in hopes of blogging, but alas I did not want to pay the 10 bucks for wifi. Anywho, I'm back with tons of photos and business cards that need sorting and organizing and purging. Keep an eye out for that...and for the photos from Samson's Bean grand opening!

I hope to promptly get back on blogging schedule because there's so much for me to talk about!

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Burned Out.

Finals week is well underway, which would explain why my attempts at outfit posts have been thwarted. 

Anywhooo, here's a lil' sumfin sumfin that I've been working on for my 3D class.

It seriously took me over 6 hours. I blame all of the miniatures!

 The project is based on the works by American assemblage sculptor Joseph Cornell.

I chose the rather strange and morbid theme of Spontaneous Human Combustion.

 Materials were sourced from all of my favorite thrift haunts as well as my junky craft stash.

I admit the chair looks a little wonky, but I was getting really tired and apathetic.

 I made the vase from a plastic cap I stole from one of my little sister's bottles of body mist.

Wrapped in hemp and sitting atop a periwinkle button, its flowers are beads and feathers from my collection of crafting nonsense. I knew there was I reason why I hoard knickknacks.

 Barbie's limbs were sliced off a la Dexter and charred over an open flame. Speaking of flames, I almost set my family's kitchen on fire creating my "charred remains." We won't discuss that I was standing right next to the sink. 

(I was too captivated by the leaping flames, does this make me a pyro?!)

Though I chose this topic for it morbidity and potential for controversy, I began to relate to my charred specimen. 

It has been a rough semester, both academically and personally.

However, I've done my best to maintain my positive outlook.

I hope my placing of her charred limbs reflect that.

The madness of this semester will officially be over tomorrow at noon!

Until next time, ♥.

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