Chihuly!! Part 3

This post focuses on Chihuly's drawings and a handful of vessels unlike the others I've shown. They're all presented without comment.

There is a glassblowing studio attached to the arts center where you can watch an artist creating his piece, with the help of assistants, from start to finish. I was mesmerized watching the process. I knew glassblowing was physical, and required help, but I had no idea what a production it is. It was extremely hot and loud, and the way they all worked together -- actually it was like they were performing a dance. This is a video of the final stage of making this shallow vessel.

Chihuly!! Part 2

This post features Chihuly's colorful, bowl-like pieces from the Chihuly Collection. Once again, pictures don't do them justice! I didn't enhance the colors so you can imagine how vibrant they are in person. Enjoy!!

Chihuly!! Part 1

One of the highlights of our Florida vacation was the visit to the Chihuly Collection in St. Petersburg. I've seen only a couple of his more opulent works in person before, and didn't really know what to expect. I was absolutely blown away by his work. Chihuly's pieces are reflective of organic forms found in nature, which in my opinion, does not come across in photos. I wish that the collection had more work in it, but considering the amount of mental and physical efforts which go into creating his pieces, it was a large collection.

Here are some photos I took, presented with limited comment...

These three hang from the ceiling and are very large!

 detail...

I'll call this one "A Psychedelic Landscape"

This is the ceiling of a hallway between two exhibit rooms. 

You can see the top of our 6'6" tall friend's head for scale.

I hope you enjoyed Part 1. Part 2 and maybe Part 3 to follow!

Happy Weekend!!

Happy Monday!

These made me smile. I have to give credit to 1SC and her husband, who shared it on Facebook.

Enjoy everyone!

Have a great week!

What a week

After all that went on in the past few days, I thought a post like this might be good. It doesn't change anything, but maybe it will give you a few moments of serenity. Then we can get back to regularly scheduled programming with the craziness in the U.S.A.

Have a good rest of the week, I am so thankful for all of you!

Kittehs

I recently came across these pictures of cats with unusual markings. 

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!

 Happy Weekend, friends!!