10 VIDEOS FOR THE CELL PHONE BAG KITS

 

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Just finished this order. Mountain Lion Bag. I've learned that baby mountain lions have spots. It's going to Wyoming! I've only been there once when I was driving through, from New Mexico to Alaska. My Ford Fairmount failed me in Buffalo Wyoming. Nice mechanic put in the new fuel pump and I got to spend the night. Walked around town, had some dinner. Cool little town on a very hot day. That's what I remember. 

So Happy Summer Solstice to everyone. It's beautiful and sunny and life is good. And the big excitement today was that they sold and moved the neighbor cabin. Loaded it up and drove it on down the highway.

RAINY DAY VIDEO OF KATE'S GALLERY

https://youtu.be/Cb6yB8hlRFc       Hanging out and sewing in the gallery and we decided to make a little video. I'm feeling happy to be wrapping up some big projects.     

  

HAPPY EASTER WEEK !

Whew! I finally got my Alice in Wonderland suitcase bag finished. I'm so happy with it. It was a long haul but well worth it. I like the way I developed the story on this one. All the elements are my own take on this classic tale. I love my mushroom and the little green caterpillars. I like the way the rabbit is so expressive, and I think I really nailed the side eyes. But, my favorite element is the little mouse on the crown. So, as spring comes to the yard, and our local rabbits are turning from white to brown, Happy, happy Easter to you all!

It is up for sale on my website. https://www.kateboyan.com

GUS'S LAST RIDE

 #5 in my book report series

  I rarely read a book twice. “Lonesome Dove” by Larry McMurtry was pure pleasure both times, I read it once in the 80’s and now for my book series. I’m sure the first time I read it, it was for the enjoyment of a long (858 pages)  wondrous epic. The adventures of two ex-Rangers (Gus and Call) who take the crew and the cattle from Texas to Montana. It’s a real page turner and has everything. Heroic characters, complicated villains, unexpected plot twists, and tragic love. In my second reading of the book I cried more than I care to admit. It felt so relevant to my life circumstances right now. The more subtle issues of accepting our circumstances and the denial we can allow ourselves to live in, jumped out at me. Also the poignancy of two old timers on their last big adventure. My best friend is dying. Hard to say out loud. She lives on the other side of the country and I always thought we would have one last great adventure. But due to circumstances, Covid, no money, and such, it won’t be happening. As Gus would say ” Life ain’t for sissies.” So tomorrow as I finish up this piece of beadwork, I’ll box up this book and send it off to her. We can share the adventure via a tale for the ages. Books can take you places. It’s also what I hope to do with this beadwork. I had a few struggles on the piece. Mainly in keeping the definition of each part. It’s a complicated pattern and there are so many different colors butting up against each other. But in the end, I’m happy with the way it turned out.

NEW YEAR, NEW WEBSITE

 Well, as we say goodbye to 2020 tonite I'm happy to show off my new website! https://www.kateboyan.com

It's almost true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but seeing as how the gallery has been closed for almost a year now, due to the pandemic, I decided I should join everyone with the online selling thing. The computer is not my forte. I've struggled, cursed, almost cried, asked for help, and finally feel pretty good about it. It's funny how I cringe when selling my work, I think it's common for artists. But here it is, my blatant attempt to be a self promoting capitalist. I've learned a lot. Thanks for taking a look. Happy New Year to all. A brilliant 2021 to everyone!

 

Día de los Muertos

 A celebration of life and death. Very meaningful in my life right now.