The seasons are changing again. Fall is in the air, at least here in the mountains of New Mexico! This morning I had to wear a sweater during my morning walk…I’d forgot that August here in the mountains can be on the cool side.
New Mexico Wild flowers
I wanted to share with you this bouquet of wildflowers I picked. Normally I just let the flowers alone, admiring them and knowing they (or possibly some different ones) will be blooming tomorrow. But there is an unusual one called a “Mexican Hat” that I wanted to show my husband.
Since there was an entire patch of these whimsical blooms, I plucked one. Then I told myself it would be so much prettier with some other ones surrounding it. So I ended up with a whole little bunch, one of each kind I encountered. And aren’t they a pretty little bouquet? (The Mexican hat is the one with the tall part in sticking up in the middle, surrounded at the base by some pretty crimson petals.)
Along with the changing seasons, I’ve decided to make some new designs! It makes me so happy to “create something out of nothing.” What is just a blob of clay becomes a sweet ferret with angel wings. Or a cuddly looking grizzly bear. (Remember my last blog post about the grizzly cub that lost his mama? Well, they were reunited. And I created a line of grizzly bears in little Pepper the cub’s honor!)
I’m so inspired by both our animal companions and the wildlife around us. Animals are so beautiful and so much fun for me to recreate. I love to honor them as a piece of jewelry that any animal lover can proudly wear.
I really do have the best job!
I always smile inwardly when a customer comes up to me at a show and tells me she thinks I’ve covered the entire animal kingdom with my jewelry. That is quite a compliment since (according to my Google info) there are 1-2 million animal species!
Looking at it that way, I’ve only just dipped my toe in the water.
You’ll see my new designs pretty soon. I promise to let you know once they are cast and complete. Meanwhile, I’ll just keep on creating.
And now I have a question for you. What is your favorite animal? You can be very specific as to breed or species. It’s not that I run out of ideas, but I really do want to know!
Thanks for being an animal lover. We need more people like you in the world.
Your Animal Loving Artist,
Merry
Hi Merry,
I really enjoy reading your stories. Nature is inspiring and so beautiful. I do hope we can save it for generations to come.
I absolutely love how you contribute your talents so everyone can be aware of all the beauty and joy animals can bring to our lives. You have a very special gift.
I am a true nature lover and have a difficult time picking just one favorite. I have collected Koalas for years but also am enthralled with whales, sea turtles, mantas, eagles, otters, and the list goes on. :O)
You have a splendid day and thank you for sharing!
Gail
Hi Gail,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I feel so privileged to have you as one of my customers, and I love your suggestions. Some of these guys I have made (sea otters, eagle and sea turtles) but I would LOVE to make a manta. They are so aesthetic! – Merry
Hi Merry,
I am so happy and relieved to know that the little bear cub has been reunited with his mother, it’s so wonderful to hear of one happy ending.
With regard to favorite animals I have many but I suppose if I had to choose one it would have to be the cat, particularly leopards and cheetahs and on the domestic front the blue- point Birman.
Enjoy those pretty wildflowers, I’ll look forward to seeing your new animal designs. Very best wishes,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth, I know, I was relieved as well!
I am also a big cat lover! I should make a leopard! (I do have a cheetah…have you seen it?) And Birmans are beautiful cats.
Today on my walk I saw dozens of wild sunflowers, and delicate little morning glories! Heaven.
Best to you!
Merry