green street

Inspired by farmama, I had to see how my idea would materialize.  So I crossed the dark path leading to my studio with my son Juaqui, who was still up preparing his lessons for tomorrow.

Instead of making papier mache lanterns, I experimented on bottles.  I would normally collect empty jars, but the ones in my cabinet did not have their proper lids anymore and will just be perfect for my christmas and everyday lanterns.

I asked my friends from the Thursday Group of Antipolo artists (and we meet on Fridays of course!) the paint that would be best to use on glass.  I did not have the Pebeo glass and ceramic paint that was recommended, so I went ahead with Acrylic.  I decided that permanence will not be my thing anyway and since glass would break eventually, I went ahead with acrylic.  (of course I was dying to start the project, that is why) 

painted glass or bottle lantern for the bazaar

dramatic when lighted 

painted all around

the size of the candle will matter,  tea light would be more subtle as an after thought

Am I happy with my first work?  Oh well, it took me 2 hours to finish painting, the paint won't dry fast, but I was surprised with the finished product.  Yes, it takes little to make me happy!

Frogglerocks Art and Eco Bazaar

          An arts and crafts market took place in my sunny garage. It was such a big success! 

look at the umbrellas! we were ready for the sun and the shoppers.

My daughter  Ana, organized this bazaar for the British women's club who also came to see a furniture artist and the pilgrim church of Antipolo.

there was a little of everything- local concoctions organically grown

Our arts and crafts group was the main exhibitor.  Happy to sell but happier that our art was very much appreciated.
                                     

one of my watercolor paintings

my fairy earrings in gold wire

with crystals

asymmetrical pair of earrings with corals and white jade

I was delighted to have sold almost all my fairy earrings!  The British ladies were more daring than the Koreans and Japanese women I met in the American Women's Bazaar. The latter preferred the more conservative designs but just as appreciative.

paper and wood sculpture and paintings by Inday Cadapan

wild honey gathered by the Mangyans, an ethnic group from Mindoro, lightweight foldable hats from Davao and stonewares from Cagayan de Oro

The Frogglerocks Art and Eco Bazaar will come up with more interesting finds in the future, hopefully before Christmas.  You are all invited!