Monday, February 6, 2012

Love Is


Love is....the enchanted dawn of every heart. ~ Lamartine
Love is ....a trembling happiness. ~Kahlil Gibran
Love is....the exchange of two fantasies and the contact of two skins. ~Nicholas Chamfort


Love is....to the moral nature exactly what the sun is to the earth. ~Balzac
Love is....the master key that opens the gates of happiness.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
Love is....a second life; it grows into the soul, warms every vein, and beats in every pulse. ~Joseph Addison



Love is....the beauty of the soul. ~St. Augustine
Love is....light from heaven; A spark of that immortal fire. ~Lord Byron
Love is....the Mother of Art, inspirer of poet, patriot, and philosopher.  ~unknown


This past week I have been playing with etchant, brass, bling and FIRE.  I love using my butane torch to solder elements together and creating interesting textures on whimsical shaped brass.  

Now it is off to preparing for Riki Schumacher and my Charming Romance class coming up in a few short weeks.  Riki and I had so much fun shopping for the kits for this class.  Part of the joy for us is making our students feel ever so special and treating them to sweet surprises.  We do have a few spots left in the class....so if you would like to join us, just check out the class flyer under "Classes" above for details.  It is a class packed full of techniques:  fine silver clay, etching, and cold connections.

As I prepare for Valentine's Day, I am filled with so many loving memories of my hubby of 32 years.  What a blessing he is to my life. His enduring love, constant support in whatever I do, kindness, care taking in the not-so-good times, strength and purity of heart are constant reminders why I fell in love with him.  My heart is full!

Happy Valentine's Day!

20 comments:

Georgene Lockwood said...

Love is....YOUR WORK!!! Wonderful. Just wonderful.

Alice said...

Diana, your creations are stunning! I love how you are not afraid to try new things.

Thanks for a lovely post.

Linda Carole Bloom said...

Wow, is this beautiful stuff! My favorite is the one on the top with the wings and crown - just wonderful. If you are a fancy apron girl, I'm giving one away here
http://houseofbeautifuldogs.blogspot.com/2012/02/fancy-apron-giveaway.html
to celebrate my publication in apronology mag. Love, Linda

Sandy Navarro said...

I LOVE these! Can't wait to see them in person!

Karen said...

Wow, Diana, these hearst are so beautiful and inspiring! I hope you are well!

In the Light of the Moon said...

Wow,wow,WOW!! Beautiful pieces.Hugs,Cat

Stephani Gorman said...

Wow! Those are rockin hearts! I didn't even read your post , I will go back and read it now! Hugs to you Diana, Stephani

Chrisy's Cottage said...

Hi Diane, I just found you through Vivi Magoo, and old friend. Would love to take one of your classes some day. Just beautiful....

Melissa Meman said...

Wow, those are such beautiful hearts!

Katalina Jewelry said...

Diana, these are incredible! Love them!!

Anne said...

How absolutely beautiful! Saw your photo on Pinterest and had to pop on over...so glad I did! I'm a follower now, as well ~ ♥
Best,
Anne
www.alittlefurinthepaint.blogspot.com

Cindy Craine said...

WOW, one day I am going to be skilled enough to take one of your classes!!! But for right now I'll just watch from the cheap seats!! I can't wait for Charlene to get home so I can see what y'all come up with!! You are a creative marvel!!! One day.........xoxo-cindy

Katalina Jewelry said...

WOW! Diana, these are amazing!

Cecile Nichols said...

These pieces are all breath-taking! Beautiful!

connie said...

theses are lovely!!! and i am so loving the little frame for art is you!! I am hoping our classes don't overlap because I want to take it!! great selection for a class!!! take care, xxoo

myartsoulwings said...

Your work is so awesome, your blog inspires me so, you rock girl... keep it up.
Creatively
Tammmie Moore

jodygirl said...

You are amazing - can't wait for the weekend!

jodygirl said...

You are amazing! Can't wait for the weekend!

Ivy and Elephants said...

Hi Diana,
I'm sorry I missed you last week, but just must say that this work is truly stunning! You are amazing!
I'd love for you to link this post for WIW, I can't wait to show it off!
Hugs,
Patti

My Alexa's Store said...

Love your work! Stunning!