Yikes - It's almost the end of January and I just realized that I haven't posted since Christmas! It is perhaps a little late for be wishing everyone a Happy New Year, but here is a photo of an acrylic pour with a candle and two champagne glasses....welcoming 2022.

This new year is bringing some medical challenges in our family and I have been tied up with various appointments. However, whenever I can, I get into my shop for a little 'art therapy.' I put on some music, get out my paints and I am transported into another world. Here is a vase that I completed recently. It began with red, blue, beige, white and green. It's freshly poured in this photo and continued to drip and change for quite a while.

I was very surprised when I returned to it the next day. Most of the darker blue and deep red had disappeared and green and orange took over! Before putting resin on it, it looked like this.

 Here is the finished vase.

The larger pieces obviously take a longer time and sometimes my time is limited so I have been doing more smaller pours. These two square candle holders were fun to do and look wonderful when lit.

Friends of mine are 'supporting my habit' and have given me a box of 72 small glass votives. I learn something new with each one and have enjoyed experimenting with color and different ways of pouring. Here are just a few in various stages  - the ones in the back have a first coat of resin. The ones in the front awaiting their first coat.

One of my discoveries was using my heat gun to add additional sparkle/crackle to the paint. When the candles are lit, they are quite dramatic. 

It's been a lot of fun...and as long as that continues, I'll keep experimenting...and then keep posting!