The Rhythm of the Samba (and some new earrings)

This month I got to create an 8x8 "room" for my good friend Gabriela (follow the link to her blog ~ rumor has it she's having a giveaway!). Her theme for her dream home was her family home in Brasil. So naturally, having never been to Brasil, when I think of that country, I think of Carnaval ... and that means SAMBA! So here is Gabriela's dance hall...

I love the passion and the joy of the Latin culture and tried to capture that feeling in this piece. The walls were actually cut from a piece of fabric that Gabriela gave me. The floor was a black and white piece, which I painted with thinned textile paints to reflect the colors of the walls and give the illusion of all those colored lights radiating around the room. I've wanted to try a silhouette for a while now, and finally I have. I don't expect it will be the last time.

These are some soda can earrings that I made today. I've been wanting to come up with some ways to use the cool graphics on the cans. I hope to explore this medium further, so stay tuned!

This is a closeup of the "Fresca" pair, which have already been claimed by my daughter. I think if a pre-teen snaps up a piece of your jewelry, that is a very good sign!

I want to take a minute to thank those of you who follow my blog, those who leave comments, and those who don't. Know that I appreciate you being here and sharing my art with me.

~Michelle