Studio Update- english ivy or grape leaf pieces

I am going to do a post and run. I don't have a lot of time to think through a thoughtful entry. Here's a mosaic photo of all 8 of the english ivy (or grape leaf) series. Nance1 asked me what motivated me to use the grape leaf form.
Honestly, I think you can't be a blacksmith without eventually making grape leaves and grapevine. It's such a classic motif and the form is gorgeous. There's also a lot of room for individual expression.

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Ivy leaf panel 1, 2. english ivy 3, 3. english ivy 4, 4. english ivy 2, 5. english ivy 5, 6. english ivy 6, 7. English Ivy 7, 8. English Ivy 8 Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
You can click on the photo titles to see the full image.

I think the ones with the negative spaces are influenced by the recent flash flooding, the way it tore up the landscape around the area.

What's next? I'm working on a bas-relief eagle now. Then I'll be doing another Greenman and probably an owl too.
I've got to work on a commission involving steel bamboo.
I've got to ship out 2 packages of my forged leaves- both packages to very special people, which makes me smile. I hope to ship out a 3rd package to another special person in a few days.
I need to draw up some new leaf shapes and order them cut in steel.
I need to order more pitch, for another workshop.

I think that's enough for the next few days.