Making memories in August

Florida Beach in the moonlight. 

My, my, how summer has sailed. Our summers are so short here in Idaho. I'm feeling Fall in the air this morning, as we say goodbye to this fun-filled and fleeting month of August. We were lucky to break away from our daily grind and enjoy a beach vacation with some of our kids in Florida. A MUCH different climate than our dry air we are accustomed to. The humidity smacks you in the face, and saps you of energy. But so much to see and do! Swimming in the ocean, enjoying the variety of birds, riding a Pontoon Boat, catching crabs and other strange sea creatures at night, etc. We always enjoy spending time with our children and their families. Memories we will look on down the road with fondness. 

Not sure, but we think this guy is a Blue Heron

Back in the Studio now, and finishing up some odds and ends before the busy season hits us. Below is a blown glass scuba diver that we lustered with gold and black highlights in the kiln. 

Blown Glass Scuba Diver

We also were commissioned to create some stalks of wheat for a customer. She was going to create a Fall arrangement with them. 

Glass Wheat Stalks

Another commission is some glass Polar Bear ornaments. 

Polar Bear Ornaments created at the torch with white glass tubing.

It's not often that Russ gets to get out of the orders and into his own creative mind. The piece below still has a way to go before it's finished, but here's a sneak peak. This is basically painting on glass with glass. (Glass enamels are used, then fused in the kiln.)

A personal art project using glass enamels.

At times, customers need items repaired and rejuvenated. Such is the case with the piece below. 

Blown glass name placed on glass stand.

Russ created some unique blown balls for a customer at the beginning of the month. 

White swirls of glass inside an Amber blown glass ball.

We are back at "Home Sweet Home" for now, getting ready for another busy season. But September looks like we will have a few more travels and new projects coming up. Stay tuned....

Relaxing at home on an August night.