Category Archives: Work in Progress

A New Piece and “Tree” Update!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I was traveling for business last week on Thursday and I couldn’t get to my blog post–so I’m posting two updates today. First, a piece you probably have never seen before. I call her “Our Lady of Shooting Stars.”   … Continue reading →

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“Tree” Update

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I’ve been purposefully working on “Tree”–the piece that is based on one of my favorite yoga poses. The background is starting to fill in now–and I hope to finish the piece work by the end of the weekend. (In a … Continue reading →

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The Crazy Quilt of Life

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

I’ve made the commitment to post on Thursdays each week over my lunch hour to keep the new art out there, rather than just hanging out in my studio space waiting for grout! Here’s to low-pressure resolutions! Watch for new … Continue reading →

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Happy 2012 and Thoughts on Balance

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted. I think I always say that–or at least I seem to be saying that a lot in the recent past. After spending all day long at a computer for my day job, … Continue reading →

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More challenge pieces and trying like heck to be “floopy”

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

I know it’s been a bit quiet here, but the good news is that is because I have been working dutifully on my art. I currently have nine pieces waiting to be grouted, three of which I am going to … Continue reading →

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Challenge piece #3, plus a few others for good measure!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Again, I’ve been tardy in posting my works as they are completely tiled and ready for grout. But I’ve been working! This challenge has morphed a bit, changed into a way to start working on the pieces that have been … Continue reading →

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Challenge Piece #2, Plus 2 More, Finished!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

So, you might wonder what I’ve been up to as I haven’t posted in a bit. I’ve been steadily working on a new piece and it’s very different than the stuff I normally do, so it’s taken me a bit … Continue reading →

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First piece of new mosaic challenge!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

So, I’ve been slacking in the posting-new-work department lately. I admit it. Life’s been a little chaotic and I only recently just got back into my studio and started making art. I’ve missed it. I can admit that. So, I’m … Continue reading →

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Having Faith: Confessions from a Control Freak

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Hi. My name is Rachel and I am a control freak. There. I admitted it publicly. Or maybe it’s not so much that I am a control freak as the fact that I have a hard time trusting other people … Continue reading →

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Today’s Progress

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

A new piece for a friend of mine, inspired by her living room. Just carved the Wedi board last night and got started on placing the stained glass tonight. This is much more realistic than the work I’ve done to … Continue reading →

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