Episode Seven: "Splendid are the Heavens High...." Viewed through a Skylight

Although I have not uploaded pics or news for the past few days, my studio is progressing. Still working at my kitchen table, I have put “The Ghost of the Pfister” from my “Lost Milwaukee Series” through two more glaze firings. I’m finally done with it.  This sculpture was very demanding and kept me too occupied to write about the studio. I hope to display this sculpture at THE Fine Art Gallery for our next Gallery Night, beginning October 15.

"Lost Milwaukee Series: The Ghost of the Pfister"

In the following photos, you will see that there’s been a turtle-like progression—slow and steady—of work on the studio. The lead carpenter for this phase of construction even put in time on Saturday and Sunday. Although he is camera shy and doesn’t want a mention, I must say that his diligence and expertise have kept the studio progressing. 

On September 20, this is how the back of the house looked.

Here is the back of the house on September 25.

I took this picture tonight, facing South.  At this point the roof is on and the walls are being covered. The space on the far left will be the outside door. The other two openings are for windows.

I took this picture this morning very early.
"Splendid are the Heavens High..." Viewed through my studio skylight.

Just one month ago, this was actually the healthiest part of our lawn. Oh, dear! What happened to the grass?

A friend consoled me yesterday with this comment:  "Just wait and see what happens in the Spring."

I spoke with the Builder Greg today and met Carpenter Phil, who will be taking care of interior construction in a few days. The tile is ordered and on schedule. Greg wondered if I would like the interior ceiling all one level or if I'd like to keep a sloped ceiling on part of it around the skylight.  I asked about heating expenses and he said that since it would be so well insulated, this would not be a major concern. In that case, I will go with the slanted ceiling. He said that now it is time to think about the lighting.