Introducing the Block Clocks

We have had a few flurries in Portland over the past few days. A true novelty experience in a city where the thermometer is mostly stuck on 42 degrees F from November through March/April. But, the sky has also been amazingly blue and the sunshine bright enough to make you cry. For these things and so much more, I am grateful!
I've had a bit of a creative surge and purge this week - a welcome feeling after the holiday blur. My latest family of clocks (12, I think) are the Block Clocks. I've made one before with the idea of making more. And, now, after looking around my studio at all the unused 3" painted squares in a variety of designs, the Block Clocks have been born. The Block Clock family is made using 3" painted squares to build a usually bright, always contemporary clock. Here are a few shots of the Block Clocks in progress...

And, here is a glimpse of one Block Clock that I'm making using Jonah's monster blocks. He wasn't interested in designing the rest of the clock, but he did paint the monsters and tell me I could do whatever I wanted with them. Naturally, I'm making a clock! We are still discussing what his cut will be when the clock sells....Any suggestions?

Happy Weekend!

Infinity Arts at the Handmade Bazaar - Portland, OR!

We did our first show yesterday: the Handmade Bazaar at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland. Aside from all of the work involved preparing, it was great fun. We enjoyed meeting other artists, crafters and shoppers alike. In retrospect, we wished we'd employed our camera to take pictures of all of the other wonderful wares (in addition to ours) that were offered there. Next time we'll be more prepared - it was our first show after all.
Here is a picture of our display, with Justin (and Jonah) at work pricing clocks...

Here are some of the lucky clocks that will soon belong to the family and friends of our customers...

Thanks to everyone who smiled at, admired and/or bought our clocks!

And, there are more new designs on our website as of last night!

Happy Holidays!

Mary & Justin