Tuesday, November 30, 2010

What I've been up to...sort of.



It'll soon be Christmas, but I can't seem to get in the mini holiday mode.  My shop's cupboards are bare, help?!!!

Instead of conforming to the season, I've been obsessed by working with wood, which I find extremely satisfying. And I'm also a sushi fiend, and tend to create what I like to eat!  What you see in the photo is as far as I've gotten on this sushi meal...on hold since late October while I meet deadlines on other projects.  I'm planning to complete the scene with a low, aged wooden table, tea set and silk zabuton (Japanese seat cushions).  To be continued....
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10 comments:

  1. Sans!December 1, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    Alison, I love your little bowl of lotus :) and I think you make fabulous chopsticks. They look deceptively easy but the proportions I have seen so far are always off. Yours are just right!

    If you have a bit of time, come over and see the fish basket I have. Was wondering if it is your cup of tea. Tried to look for an email but see that you have not listed it on your profile :).

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  2. AscensionDecember 1, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Me encantan las escenas y detalles Japonese, yo hice una escena y disfrute muchisimo investigando.
    Te ha quedado de maravilla, me encantara visitarte y ver tus nuevas creaciones.
    besitos ascension

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  3. Alison ShibataDecember 1, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Thanks, Sans, I love your lotus pond, too!! My husband thinks I'm crazy to be carving those chopsticks but it's like therapy. Sent you an email :)

    Gracias, Ascensión! He visto tu cuadro hermoso salón japonés! Así que muchos detalles auténticos. Me gusta sobre todo el deslizamiento "shoji" puertas "bonsái" jardín y "geta" de madera!

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  4. FiverDecember 5, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Alison, it's all perfect! I bet you can't wait to get back to it and complete the set.
    I hear ya about the whole Christmas thing. I can't seem to get into it this year, with minis or anything else.

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  5. Minnie KitchenDecember 14, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    wonderful!! enjoyed viewing your works!!

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  6. Carol Mittlesteadt-KubricanDecember 15, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    The sushi and lotus bowl are great. I can't stop admiring the chopsticks!

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  7. Alison ShibataDecember 15, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks Minnie, hope to be making more things soon :)

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  8. Alison ShibataDecember 15, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Hi Carol! Thanks, I really appreciate your comments. The sushi isn't finished though, can't wait to get back to this project.

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  9. TINK - SONIADecember 20, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    Hi Allison,Your mini food is amazing,I love the work!
    miniregards from Spain.

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  10. Alison ShibataDecember 20, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Thank you, Sonia, I love your work, too!

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