Author Archives: nancy

Pratt Fine Arts – still being introduced

Posted on February 5, 2012 by nancy

Yesterday I had lunch with a long-time friend who has lived in Seattle for even longer than I have (which is about 28 years, even though it’s really Bellevue on this side of the lake.)  I hadn’t seen her for … Continue reading →

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Coleus & Pearl

Posted on January 21, 2012 by nancy

Here are a couple of pictures of a piece I finished a couple of months ago.  It was a long time from start to finish, and then it had a couple of “finishes” before it was really done.  The enamel … Continue reading →

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Repousse copper label – Chinese Pink garlic

Posted on November 10, 2011 by nancy

Having a little fun, needing the practice, and needing to know which garlic is which next spring, I made this label a couple of weeks ago.  In theory, there will be three more! Used my Northwest Pitchworks pitch, some of … Continue reading →

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Learning to see, draw, visualize – jewelry rendering

Posted on November 4, 2011 by nancy

I don’t have formal training in drawing, especially technical drawing and perspective. I’ve taken one or two drawing classes over time, and have always wanted to be able to draw, but either it hasn’t clicked, or not been important enough, or I just … Continue reading →

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Winterizing the Hardy Fern Foundation’s Hoop House

Posted on October 23, 2011 by nancy

Yesterday, the Hardy Fern Foundation had a work party to get the hoop house winterized – that is covered in plastic.  I’m fairly new to the activities and workings of the Foundation, so some of my observations might be “duh” to … Continue reading →

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