Kalaya Steede

Walking into Jazz Fest last Thursday was like walking on the beach with a cool breeze wafting in from the ocean. As I approached the Contemporary Arts area the wind swirled around me and blew sand in my general direction and then Mother nature decided to sandblast me with her white sand!  Thus transporting me to my childhood days in Arizona.  Where the desert decided to sandblast me frequently. Okay so real quickly lest you get bored. Three ways to lighten your load BEFORE you enter the fair grounds. First stop, looking at your left (if you entered River Side)... Contemporary Crafts Tents Three Artists MUST sees for the last weekend of Jazz Fest. 1.  Michele A. Friedman Tent H Picture from Michele A. Friedman Michele had these beautiful earrings and necklaces that captured the vibrant colors of the rainbow but what was most fascinating was the versatility of her pieces.  You could add a blueberry to your necklace or ...

Bonjour everyone!   It is Friday and Hobo decided to stay home to work today.  Yay! But that is not what I wanted to talk to you about. ☻ Have you all ever heard of Nancy Anderson? For those of you who do not know her, she is a collector of rusty things, dreamer, and an artist located in Colorado.   I admire her sense of humor and playfulness in her pieces.  Just take a look at all those delicious rings! Picture by Sweet Bird Studio One day I will have a ring of my own.  I especially like this one... Picture from Sweet Bird Studio My soul is drawn to it for two reasons.  Can you guess why? 1.  Skull...of course! AND 2.  New Orleans coin Oh...I digress.  Nancy has a new blog I wanted to tell you all about.  It is called Anglo Maiden  and it is about her journey out west.  Go check it out if it tickles your fancy.  Her art is off the charts! So what is on my agenda for today...