I was stopped at a traffic light and had one of those eerie moments when you see something and it reminds you of something from your past. I took this picture because it reminded me of the first time I saw Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds. At the time of the photo I did not realize the camera setting was set at black & white. After I took the picture, the birds took off flying everywhere. There were birds all around our van. My son said he thought the birds were going to attack our car. I think maybe the flash scared them. Do you remember the first time you saw the movie The Birds.
The colors of a stained glass window when the sun shines through is magical, but in a mosaic piece the grout is what makes the colors pop. I have been working with stained glass for over twenty years. I love the sound of the score, breaking and cutting of the glass. The pictures you can create with pieces of glass are endless. It is so exciting to see the final project and selling a piece of art is thrilling. E-mail me if you are interested in purchasing a piece of art.
About Me
- Irene
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Welcome to my Blog Site :) I am so happy you stopped in. I am a part time worker, wife, mom and artist/crafter. I became a grandmother for the first time about a year ago. My passions are Stained Glass and Mixed Media Art. I am a Texas girl living in a house that my father and grandfather built in 1945. I have a loving husband and two teenage boys. My boys are talented musicians who make my life complete. I hope you enjoy reading my posts about music, my boys and grandson and just about life in general. So grab your favorite choice of drink, sit back, relax and happy blogging.
Friday, October 21, 2011
The Birds
I was stopped at a traffic light and had one of those eerie moments when you see something and it reminds you of something from your past. I took this picture because it reminded me of the first time I saw Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds. At the time of the photo I did not realize the camera setting was set at black & white. After I took the picture, the birds took off flying everywhere. There were birds all around our van. My son said he thought the birds were going to attack our car. I think maybe the flash scared them. Do you remember the first time you saw the movie The Birds.
Ahaa Moment
Sometimes it takes me a while to figure things out. Remember those cast iron crosses I found at a great bargain. I didn't know what they were made for or what to do with them. I even found a way to cut the nail off the back. Well, I think I finally figured out what they are made for. I believe they are made to add a little spark to a plain candle. The nails can easily be pushed into the side of any candle to give the candle a little more decorative look. I went back to Sacco to buy ten more crosses. I added ribbon around one used candle before adding the nail and displayed it at a craft show. That display helped to sell all the crosses I had.I just laugh when I have a light bulb moment or what Oprah calls it an ... Ahaa moment. LOL
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