Was surprisingly meticulous in the studio yesterday and becoming more and more so these days.  Not meticulous in quality necessarily, but a calmer, more willingness to take time, be more zen about the matter and even - who have thought - completely redoing a cut, solder or join that didn't quite come out right.  And all the while less particular on how "perfect" the final piece is, trusting more to the "artist hand" aspect.  Interesting ride. 

my actors at rest in the studio

worked on three separate projects yesterday - so much for focusing.   I am SO done with these brooch/pins.  They've had numerous looks over the years, never quite right.  I am now completely weary and done of them. Colored pencil over copper and brass.  the top one's parts are moveable.
AND- finally realized why my pics have been so disappointing -well, duh! it doesn't matter how good the phone camera is if it has a scratchy, gunky lens.  doh~