Monthly Archives: August 2011

When was the last time you hung out under the surface?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by petra

Would you believe Scott brought diving gear to the pool at the office/house we rent in Shoreline? It was a blast! Simone and Liam shared a tank of compressed air and disappeared to the bottom of the pool. I was taken … Continue reading →

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Sleeping model

Posted on August 23, 2011 by petra

This morning, while David was sleeping, Naomi drew him. Her model stirred and opened his eyes at one point and she, intently studying his face, said, “Stay still, I’m trying to draw your mouth.” A minute later she asked, “How … Continue reading →

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Sand and water

Posted on August 22, 2011 by petra

We just came back from four tribal days with friends in Port Townsend. Leaving urbanity, Simone says, “The pointy tower is shrinking away.” Suddenly I am thinking about the rock climbing tent we’ll be sleeping in for the next four … Continue reading →

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Being Plumb

Posted on August 10, 2011 by petra

In the middle of closing the funding for the second season of The Artist Toolbox, I started making jewelry. It hit me hard. Suddenly I was buying boxes of fresh water pearls and sorting them and then I was welding … Continue reading →

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Three Plumb earrings

Posted on August 5, 2011 by petra

There are three styles of earrings. All are $80. Above is a double tier. These are a triple tier. I wear these quite often. These are single tier and the copper pearl hangs from a hammered post.