Your Spirit Rocks began over 16 years ago this October. I've learned through the years that people have given me such great ideas and opportunities to serve the community in ways I would not have thought possible.
Painting rocks that glow in the dark has been a blast from the beginning. Initially, this little business took me to markets from Napa to Healdsburg, Occidental, Lake County, Sebastopol, St. Helena,Treasure Island, Shoreline Ampitheater even Hawaii !
Suggestions people have made about what I might consider doing with the painted rocks has always intrigued me. This creative pursuit has helped me render everything from bottle stoppers, pendants, keychains, elf garden mushrooms, spinner rocks and mobiles. No two items are the same, and they are all hand-made in my studio where I live in Calistoga.
People have given me rocks, and have even gone with me to different areas to collect rocks. Granted, the rocks preferred are usually flat, completely round or oval, no dimples and completely smooth. The rocks seem to choose me, and this happens after scouring over many a bag full at the end of the day. Truth be told, "I don't need any more rocks !"
Lately, the classes I've taught has broadened my perspective. Although technically, what I do is considered a craft. The business card says, " Artist" which is put on my tax forms as my occupation. You can be the judge of that title.
Every week is a new adventure which I look forward to, even if I look half-asleep when you stop by. It's always an honor to have patrons return to the source. Your Spirit Rocks ( my world ).
Below is this week's "Rock of the Week"
