Dean, You have created a wonderful rock in browns and golds, under the little tea light lantern. I have been wanting to make a rock look like you have created. Would you please share how you made this? It is wonderful. Thank you, Dianne

said diannepola 2006.06.07 at 14:50:40 PDT

Dena, your Savoy Cabbage is absolutely stunning! Amazing work of concrete art! ~Eva

said evanovak48 2005.08.26 at 06:55:03 PDT

Dena, I agree you are very talented. I wish you lived in our area. Our garden club would love to view and learn from you. You are truly AMAZING! Have enjoyed viewing your other albums. Still got more to view. Keep up the great work and keep posting those pics! Cheri/Ohio

said chericovrett 2005.07.22 at 08:20:42 PDT

Dena, I found your wonderful pics/projects while browsing garden pics and just had to tell you how amazing all your creations and projects are! You are certainly one very talented lady! Not only do you create such interesting and beautiful items, you also have that certain "knack" for being able to place them in the most interesting and perfect positions. Wish I could see them in person because I'm sure as wonderful as they look in pics, the pics do not do them justice. I have agorophobia (which means I rarely leave my house) and related anxiety/depression. I try to get myself motivated to craft some but can't like I once did. I have never attempted anything even close to the great projects you have done but I would love to try my hand sometime at the leaves anyway. Would you care to share a few tips with me about how to start them because I have no idea and have never worked with concrete. Your work has inspired me though and I could work on the leaves a LOT since I'm pretty much housebound and just putter around my back yard and flowers when I feel up to it. They make me feel better and bring me sunshine. If you wouldn't mind helping me get started on some SIMPLE (very simple lol I'll never reach your level for sure) project that at least will give me something to look forward to and work on, I would appreciate it so much. I feel worthless so many days since I don't feel up to working on sewing and other crafts I used to do and maybe something new would perk me up. Anyway, my email is: jeffgordongal_24@yahoo.co m I'd love to hear from you and I'm sure you are so busy you don't have much time to write, but I certainly hope you will read this and drop me a note sometime (others here too if they want, I love to get mail). Thanks for sharing your amazing talent and great projects with us. I have truly enjoyed looking at your beautiful garden and great projects. You have added sunshine to my day! Take care and God bless, Kathy

said jeffgordongal_24 2005.06.02 at 08:26:47 PDT

Dena, your apple and pear are both great! But they look a little lonely...they need a banana. ~Eva

said evanovak48 2005.05.27 at 12:25:20 PDT

Dena, just looking at the face of Happiness makes me happy! You have a wonderful talent for sculpting facial expressions so beautifully. Hope to see even more. ~Eva

said evanovak48 2005.05.27 at 12:25:20 PDT

Dena, your autumn leaf collection is wonderful! What a fabulous job you've done with the colors! You're the Queen of cast concrete leaves. ~Eva

said evanovak48 2004.10.01 at 13:11:49 PDT

Dena, I was just taking a "stroll&quot ; through your albums to see what's new and came across your new ellipticals. Great vases/orb and beautiful maiden! I really like your grouping with the tile. Lovely work as always. ~Eva

said evanovak48 2004.05.05 at 07:42:23 PDT

Dena, I love your new projects! The elliptical maiden is fantastic!!! Justin

said rustinj74 2004.05.04 at 07:37:15 PDT

Dena, I love those elliptical vases! You have taken sand casting to new levels...wonderful! ~Eva

said evanovak48 2004.04.05 at 07:30:26 PDT

You are a constant inspiration, as well as being an excellent instructor! Thank you, Dena!

said wannadanc 2004.04.04 at 19:36:09 PDT

Love the vases. Love Mom

said motherofthreegirls 2004.03.31 at 16:22:58 PST

Dena, your new garden items are all wonderful! I love the variety of shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. And you have a good eye for putting the pieces together in such interesting arrangements. ~Eva

said evanovak48 2004.03.24 at 18:34:42 PST