Most people will say they have to go back to work after a little vacation, but this isn't work for me--it's always playtime. And this is the time of the year when I get into serious play mode. Next month my show season starts up--so I've been getting busy.
Last week for the Memorial Day holiday we went to visit our son in New York City--always a fun, but exhausting time. We wanted to go when it wasn't too hot or too cold--everyday was close to 90 degrees when we went this time...............so I guess that plan didn't work out too well, but it was still a good time.
Our son always takes us around to places that we've never been before, but one place that I always go back to is a store--The Ink Pad--a VERY cool stamp (and more) store--
.....some of my purchases--the Lynne Perrella stamps I'm swooning over.....and I've been using them in my new pieces that I've just made--
These are on 6 x 6 gallery canvases--they're very popular and affordable....
.....I really like working with these deep edge canvases too--they add so much more to the piece...
.....this is a good start---there's more to come...
Another place that I want to mention that we went to when we were there was a flea market in Brooklyn--that was fun.. and just like any other flea market--pretty reasonable prices and lots of haggling....
I found lots more too, but without a car, it was impossible. You see the watch and clock parts, the keys, and the little bulbs and those tin type photos (I think that's what they are)? I found these all at one booth--they had hundreds of items like this--I would have been happy if this was the only booth there!
And there's one more place that I have to mention--the 9/11 Memorial. It's pretty hard to describe the feeling when you're there or even capture a photo to explain--
This is one of the two Memorial Pools there. Each one is placed where the towers were. They are the exact size of the tower bases--if you look at the upper area of this photo, you can see the people standing there. This gives you an idea of how large these are and the magnitude of this tragedy. There's a 30 foot waterfall inside of the pools that falls into a void and you can see the name of one of the victims in the photo here. All of the names of the victims from the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center attack are inscribed around the entire border of the pools. It's a beautiful memorial, and if you ever get a chance--to go visit.
37 comments:
The memorial is quite overwhelming, even in a picture...
Love all your finds, so much fun. And of course your new pieces are wonderful, I'm sure you are going to have great success at your shows and fairs :-)
Diane, glad to to hear you had a great vaca in NYC! So close to me!!
THat sounds like a great store. I will have to get there someday.
Love these new pieces!!
Beautiful photo of the memorial site.
Thanks for all your lovely comments on my posts lately. I am slowly feeling better.
xo
What a lovely pic of the memorial site I think it is a beautiful tribute. It must be a very moving site to see in person. Your art work looks greatand I love the stamps.
Fabulous canvasses, great flea market finds and the memorial pool is a wonderful thing :-)
Anne x
I love your canvases. The colors are terrific and the deeper canvases do add a lot. Nice work.
Can't wait to see what you made during your busy season.
We were at the memorial last June but the pools were not open yet...they are so big. I hope to visit the site again when we go back. I did not know they were going to put all their names around the fountains...I am so glad they did that.
Has your son ever taken you to Brooklyn for Grimaldi's Pizza? It's the best I have ever had.
Can you use someone elses stamps on a piece and then sell it?? That kind of questionable stuff always drives me crazy......as i would like to sell my crafts at some point i would love to hear your answer....Personally i think we should have built the buildings right back the way they were.
What awesome finds!!!! My son will be going for the first time to NY on a mission in July, I know the weather will be HOT!!! Thanks for sharing love the art always inspire me:O)
thanks for sharing, diane.....it was "fun" as usual........
It sounds like a wonderful trip and thank you for sharing your photos of the memorial.
From the looks of the goodies you got in that one booth I would have been tempted to just abandon my clothes in the hotel and fill up my suitcase - LOL!
Hi there ! Your making me want to go back to NY. I loved Ithica and I'm looking into another visit over the summer perhaps. I looked at the store Ink Pad and It looks like their online store will be up and running soon!. I learning to work on the sides of my canvases too. It does add more then just a trad. "painted sides"
I love every little thing you do and these are no exception! I always say I'm working when I know it's playing, hehe. Don't tell it's a secret!
I saw the dedication to the memorial on TV but your photo really puts it in perspective.
sounds like a great trip! love the brooklyn flea market finds - great job.
and the photo of the 911 memorial is amazing. thanks for sharing it.
i am coming over to play! stupendous work! and thank you for that beautiful pool shot...how heart wrenchingly gorgeous that someone came up with this idea! leaving you alone now, so you can get busy creating :) xoxo
Hi Diane. Lovely play things you have picked up. I can't wait to see all the things you create with them ~ I love all of your work.
The Memorial must have been very emotional to see. I have heard it is pretty spectacular.
Hugs and blessings.
Kelly
Love, love your artwork with all of your cool finds! And...wonderful photo of the memorial. Thanks for sharing!
Lots of goodies to drool over. :) Fantastic canvases, Diane! :)
Glad you had a great trip, I love your fun finds and your artwork as usual looks amazing! I had never seen photos of the memorial before, thanks for sharing that! Have a great week!
Kristen
I love your canvases! Ohhh, and all those yummy finds - so great. It sounds like an amazing place to go. I have never been to NYC, but I hope to get there one day. Thank you for the picture of the memorial. So moving.
What lovely canvases. They are great and remind me of the blocks I was playing with before I stopped making art in April. Can't seem to get in my groove. Glad it hasn't happened to you.
I visited the WTC when it was still standing, and I have read everything about the memorial. I hope to get to NYC again one day, because I really want to see this tribute to all those who died there.
Dear Diane, it must be difficult being on this place,where so many people lost theire lives---but beautiful memorial it is.
Your canvases are stunning again,and I love how you used L.Perella`s fantastic stamps.
Hugs to yuo,Diane.
Dorthe
You've done wonders with all the great finds at the flea market in NY and from that great stamping store. Would love to see it-must be like a kid in a candy store feeling.
The memorial is quit breathtaking. I have not seen it yet but your picture is very good.
More reasons to plan a trip to NYC!
how fabulous about nyc!
delightful about your
stamp finds n creations!
+ prayer/silence/re: memorial.
xox
Love these. I have never been to the 9/11 Memorial, and the photo you shared just took my breath away. Thanks for sharing this.
it looks and sounds as though you had a wonderful visit. so happy for you. 90F is hot! Especially when most days here are not.
your art looks wonderful.
Your artwork is way cool. Thanks for sharing.
Some beautiful momentos you got there, Diane !
Looks like you had a very memorable trip.
Oh wow! That memorial DOES look amazing - something to see for sure. And I love your new goods! So sweet of your son to take you around to all the coolest places.
LOVING what you did with them too.
Oh! And I saw your piece in Gallery today - it looks wonderful, xoxo
Wow....that Memorial is breathtaking....how huge and amazing they must be in person....
...and your new art...drool...gorgeous!! So fun to get new goodies to spark the imagination!
Those 6x6 pieces are beyond fabulous - I love the detail, the color, the... everything! And I must say the flea market photo (and the one from the shop) is incredible - such finds!! I'm always looking for 'stuff' and it's one of those things, can't have too much?
Your visit to the memorial must have been quite an experience... thank you so much for sharing.
I am swooning over your stamps...looove! And I love your deep canvases, they are so so cool Diane!
My brother lives in Brooklyn, I have not been to his new place yet, but I keep hearing about the flea, I can't wait, you got some awesome finds!
Yes I;d have grabbed those stamps too, and love what you've done with them. I had no idea the memorial site looked quite like that - deeply impressive but terribly sad.
The memorial is a great tribute. What wonderful pieces you do. I always love your work. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you Diane.
Oh Diane, you always find these gorgeous things on your market hunts :) wish I could come along one day..... work hard my friend ! you create marvelous stuff !!!
One day I'll get to NY! Looks like a nice trip. Your stash from the Ink Pad is great...my eye immediately went to that stencil!! I'm a stencil junkie and I love that Moroccan pattern... sigh... Lovely art as always!
xoE
Diane, your art is fab! And your shopping trips while in New York, what wonderful finds. I can hardy wait to see what your creative mind come up with using them. Have a lovely whimsy week, Connie :)
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