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Sunday, February 17, 2013

New publication on a rainy day

As you can see from the photo below today has been a rainy, gloomy and overcast day - so best to do indoor tasks.

©2013 Barry Smith - Brooding valley - using Autostitch on the iPhone
Fiona was working on the Flags for Peace 2012 blurb publication yesterday and today, so I thought I'd use her companionable expertise to create a new blurb book on my metal work.

I have titled the 20 page book Precious Pieces as a reference to the pieces I create and the fact that they are made from recycled materials - saving precious metal from going into land fill or sold for scrap. A few screen shots show what I was up to.






I did manage to finish the book and it has  has now been published and will be delivered in the next few weeks.

If you want to check it out click here.
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10 comments:

  1. ValeriannaFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Looks wonderful!! Love that bowl with the woven wire, cool - nest-ike.

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  2. brandiFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    ~precious pieces indeed they are...metal saved and blessed to be in the hands of you...tis a beautiful glimpse...much love light and blessings~

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  3. mairedoddFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    b-i have been looking back at all i missed while i was gone & not only have you been prolific but poetic as always... beautiful work showcased so professionally in your book...

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  4. BarryFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    VA, B & MJ - thanks for checking out the almost published work - should have it in my hands in a few weeks - looking forward to that. I hope to use the publication on a promotion tour down south in about mid March. VA - I have had offers on that bowl but have never sold it - don't know why it is such a funny thing. Maybe I could go there again. B- I agree with the metal saved - still practicing but you are right I am producing some things that bring me joy as well. MJ - glad you have been able to check the blog out - you know me too well - always trying to find some way to use a bit of creative energy - and I find shaping and using the recycled metal relaxing. All - go well, be well and enjoy. B

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  5. SooZeQueFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    All such beautiful pieces and how blessed I am to call a few my own. Renewed life abounds. xxxooo

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  6. CarolFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    The blurb book looks great! A nice showcase for your beautiful pieces. Like SsZeQue, I treasure the ones I own.

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  7. Velma BolyardFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    good that you stuck with it and finished this book. i like a metalbook inside a photobook inside a blog...

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  8. BarryFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    SZQ, C & V - your comments are appreciated; and suggest that doing this book was not a half bad idea. SZQ - $C - as an artist it is good to know pieces are in good homes with great people - makes it all more worthwhile. V - I like how you put that - metal that migrates top paper and the paper to digital - strange and wonderful world we live in. Go well. B

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  9. Anvil ArtifactsFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    The book was a great idea indeed. So nice to see your inspiring work showcased so well. A beautiful peak into your impressive talents.

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  10. Luthien ThyeFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    wow!! your new book! the photos are so beautifully taken and the pieces so precious. what an apt name. inspiring work B. Inspiring!

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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.