Topical and still on track. Pendant. 4/4.

There was a massive electrical storm here in the early hours of this morning, which caused a power outage. I'd already shut the computer down because there was so much lightning so close. The thunder was incredible. I'm surprised anyone could sleep. I know I wasn't the only one in the house awake.
I'd been having problems trying to get my blog posted, so even though I was ready for bed when the power came back, I chose to log in again and finish what I'd started. I also logged in to facebook to let folks there know I'd managed to get my pictures posted, and to wish a happy birthday to my friend Stuart. I was joking with him on facebook in the wee small hours that the ruckus outside was Thor
 saying Happy Birthday Stu. (Yes, there is a point to this ramble!) I give you, in honour of Stu's birthday and the earth shaking lightning storm that heralded it's arrival, my piece for today:

Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer)

I must thank Rowan who helped me turn my idea into an actual design simple enough for me to make in the very limited time I had after work tonight, and then, despite also having to go to work this afternoon, went on to sketch a selection of thunderbolts for me to choose from. It's very handy having photoshop proficient offspring with drawing ability! I've no doubt some of today's efforts will turn up  in some form in future pieces.

This was a far more basic design than what I originally had in mind, but the time constraints tonight forced me to put the complex ideas aside for another day. I hope neither Stu nor Thor take offense.
The other plans I had may be revisited at some point. Right now, given that I've stayed up half the night again writing and rewriting this post (which has taken way longer than making the piece did!), I'm off to get some much needed sleep, while it's still dark outside. Tomorrow will be my first opportunity to spend a decent amount of time in the studio. There's a very good chance I might even have my next challenge piece finished in daylight! Of course, I have to work out what to make first...