Baby, it's HOT outside! According to wikipedia, the term "dog days" refers to the hottest, most sultry days of summer. Dog Days can also define a time period that is stagnant or marked by dull lack of progress. Hmmmmm. That sounds about right. :)
Oh, but to get motivated...and, here we are starting the beginning of August and my biggest show of the season is a little over a month away and I have no ambition to be outside. I have my studio cleaned and ready, all my designs drawn and today I finally made my gourd purchases for the season, so what's holding me back?
I have pile of gorgeous gourds just waiting to be scrubbed and cleaned, which has to take place in order for me to design, carved, cut and paint. Can you hear it? The gourds are screaming for attention, and eagerly waiting to be turned into one-of-a-kind pieces of Halloween art. hmmm, maybe tomorrow...
On the plus side the extreme heat in Ohio is perfect for me to pull out the power washer and get down right dirty and WET. Yep looks like tomorrow will be the day.
With best intentions, I plan to post the progress from taking the gourds from the farmers field to my studio to the show. Stay tuned for photos and updates and remember to mark your calendars for the Thornville Backwoods Fest the third weekend in September....when the magical transformation will occur.
