Roxanne Padgett Rox!

Roxanne Padgett was just as wonderful as Shannon said she would be. "Go Figure" was a paper doll class where we (re)learned all kinds of techniques (e.g., stenciling, paste paper, Xyron stickers, washes, collage). We first made "fodder" and then started "Frankensteining" parts together. The possibilities are endless.

The first paper doll we made was a "postcard doll." It was very fun to create a collaged postcard to put an articulated doll on. The second was for the cover of a little book we made out of a file folder and a paper signature. I haven't finished the third (which will be placed on a file folder) and the fourth (which is on canvas). I'm hoping to combine my Lisa Englebrecht class (painted fabric backgrounds) with the Padgett class. Stay tuned!

Though we missed our fearless leader Shannon terribly, traveling with Jo and Roberta was very fun. It took all three of us to figure out transportation, food, and schedules. Roberta rented a car for us--a Dodge Charger. We named him Duke--definitely a muscle car and fun to drive.

Jo and Roberta are great storytellers. They both talk with their hands. Roberta drove us half way there and I think she only touched the steering wheel twice! They both learned quickly that I have no sense of direction and to go in the opposite direction I navigated them toward.

Jo's fearless passion for art, food, and life was contagious. Roberta's couscous dinner was fabulous! I was immediately fired from cooking when I accidently mixed up the vinegar bottle with the olive oil when frying the chicken. ("What's that smell?!) I think my contribution to the group was comic relief.

Teesha said that Artfest had 75 fewer participants this year. It did seem a little quieter. Rumor has it they are thinking about bringing Fiberfest back. I hope they give it another try. It is all good.