Sabbatical

Dear friends,

A note to let you know that I've decided to give myself a sabbatical. I'm closing my Etsy shop and this blog for an undetermined length of time. I thank you for supporting my work and sharing in this Sushipot adventure. Please do not be alarmed--all is well! I know this appears to be a sudden decision but it is one I have contemplated for a long while. In short, I want to give myself some room to work and grow as an artist. I have many ideas and projects that have been placed on the back burner due to time spent playing the 'Etsy game'. Any future updates will be posted here, though I am leaving my timetable open-ended as my off-line life is calling. 

All my best,

Suzanna

Doll House no 407

Doll House no 407 (with triplets), mixed media assemblage

I came across another book on midwifery last month dating to the mid 1800's. The engravings were sparse but few it held are treasures indeed. I do believe this is the first doll house in the series to feature triplets. I love how two have hair and the third is bald. Also, the dismembered legs gave me pause so I dutifully bestowed her with a new pair.

Valentine Art Blocks

The Christmas tree was dismantled earlier this week and our winter wear is being put to very good use. It seems like the perfect time to look ahead to sweet thoughts of love and friendship. If I do say so myself....these Valentine art blocks last much longer than a box of chocolates and they won't melt either.

Jester Assemblage

Jester, mixed media assemblage

I had a request for another wall assemblage in this vein so I've created a jester. Figured it would be a fun piece to ring in the new year. He is a very jolly fellow indeed. Next up is a slew of art blocks which may or may not include a nod to St. Valentine.

Hello 2015

A video posted by Suzanna Scott (@sushipot) on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:24pm PST

Hello 2015....you have arrived. I'll admit I haven't done much during my end-of-the-year hiatus....I've begun my yearly studio clean/purge but I've also indulged in four whole seasons of Downton Abbey. To tell the truth I'm more than happy to return to a routine and my hands are itching to make something. Happy New Year friends!

Walking On Water

Walking On Water, collage on "The Magic Boat" book cover

Late night quandary....trying to figure out which legs to use in this collage. The walking ones won.

Holidays At Sushipot

I've been tucking one or two (or three!) of these wee gift tags into every package that leaves Sushipot this season. They are printed on Moo MiniCards. I left the back blank so you can write your own message on 'em (a fine tip Sharpie works best).

My work table always looks like this during a session of ornament making. I'm adding a handful of the dangle ornaments in the shop today.

More jolly products from Moo....I've already run out of these jingle bell stickers but more going to arrive this afternoon. If you wanna give Moo a try you can use my referral code and get a lil' discount.

Jingle bells are everywhere in the studio. My little elf loves crafting with them too ;) Had to document 'em before removing them from their lovely retro packaging.

PS: Sushipot's Holiday Sale continues through Monday, December 8th.

Winter Collage Blocks

The first snowflakes of the season drifted down earlier this week. Looks like we're in for a long winter. On the to-do list this weekend....shop for snow boots. Gotta keep our tootsies warm! This wintery mix of collage blocks will be posted in the shop today.

More Ornaments

As promised there are more jingle-jangle-dangle ornaments hanging out in the shop. Have a jolly weekend!

More Holiday Blocks

More holiday blocks for you this Monday morning. Lots of classic toys featured this time 'round....dolls, hobby horsies, a pull toy, balls, drums, a teddy bear and a roly poly clown. I've got a few assemblage pieces underway here in the studio and another handful of dangle ornaments. Will definitely get the ornaments in the shop this week and hopefully some assemblage.

Brownie Plaque

My trusty knife attacked my thumb this week while I was preparing wooden plaques. Actually, I shouldn't blame the blade as it was user error and I did something I shouldn't have. I'm promising myself to being much more careful. A shout out to Chris, one of Sushipot's awesome-est patrons, for sending me cool band-aids for boo-boos such as these! I'm putting 'em to good use ;) This brownie plaque and a handful of others will be posted in the shop over the weekend.

Dangle Ornaments

Sushipot's dangle ornaments are here--a baker's dozen of 'em! Ever since I teased you with the image of these in progress I've received several messages asking when they would be in the shop. I'll be listing them throughout the day along with these winter art blocks. I must say they  are quite jolly and look so festive hanging here 'n there on the walls of my studio. They vary in size between 6 and 9 inches and come ready to dangle (and jingle!) by a bit of golden string.

A video posted by Suzanna Scott (@sushipot) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:33am PST

Winter Art Blocks

 

We had our first freeze a few nights ago here in Springfield, Missouri. Some of the neighborhood trees are already bare and the sound of leaf blowers has become the norm. Looks like winter is right around the corner! A dozen art blocks are ready be stocked in the shop today along with some ornaments.

Free Holiday Shipping

I've made a little deal with Santa and his crew ;) Everything at Sushipot now ships for free anywhere in the world through January 1st, 2015. Keep an ear out for those jingle bells....more holiday goodies will be posted in the shop this week.

Ornaments In Progress

Here's what's cookin' in the Sushipot kitchen....dingle-dangle ornaments! I've had such fun concocting these jolly xmas objects. Years of hoarding...errrr...collecting old-timey wooden bits 'n bobs has paid off. Now I just have to figure out how to give them a coat of varnish without gumming up their glorious dangliness ;) Then to photographing the whole crew....there are many, many others to choose from. I'm shooting to have them in the shop the first week of November. I'll keep you posted.

Little Cobbler

Little Cobbler, mixed media assemblage

He kinda reminds me of the children's story about the Elves and the Shoemaker so I dubbed him 'Little Cobbler'.

2014 Holiday Art Blocks

Oh what a jolly mix of toys and Santa Clauses I've concocted this year! Listening to Christmas tunes in October does the trick ;) I will be stocking the shop with these holiday art blocks (and a few others!) throughout the day.

Miss Prism

Meet Miss Prism....she tends to cast a kaleidoscope of color everywhere she turns. Kinda like the prism that resides on the windowsill of my studio.

Jingle Bells

There has been a distinct rustling of jingle bells here at Sushipot as I work on all sorts of holiday goodies for the shop.

Lotsa vintage ornaments hanging around the studio these days including some kitschy, hand-painted wooden ones from the decade I was born.

Yes, the holiday blocks are coming along nicely and will be ready to go in the shop early next week. No....I didn't snip these snippets with giant shears....they are just a prop and the largest pair of scissors I own ;)

In other news we found a pair of acorn twinsies on a recent Autumn walk. There are always treasures to be found....you just gotta look.

Open Sesame

Sesame, mixed media assemblage with old jar opener

This old jar opener has been hanging around my studio for years. I think I bought it back in Mobile, Alabama 'cuz I loved its chippy green handle and rusty toothiness. Still love 'em but she's more than ready to weave her web in the great wide world....shouldn't be too hard for a gal named Sesame.