New Scarves on Etsy...for now!

one of my favourites! Super funky-fun

 I have lots of new scarves accumulating for Fall inventory for my galleries and still time to make more, so thought I would list some on Etsy, in the meantime. Hope you will have a look! I will make another post later today!!
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ETSY- ANDREA :)

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Falling of the face of earth? Naw!

 Did you all think I had left you all? Of course not! I have been busy and then was a bit of a sloth...and then had students. This was followed by further slothing. I find I have these ebb and flow situations and have long stopped beating myself up over it because it really is part of my creative process. If I need to nap, I nap. If I need to just float through a few days, I give myself permission (within reason, of course). I missed an opening of a group show I am in and an artists outing. I have since made up for some lost time. I did teach a bags workshop which motivated me to purchase more silk. While in Prince Edward County on Saturday, I was inspired my a clay piece at a gallery and made this vessel (15 inches tall)

The best part was today when I met with an artist friend who has offered to mentor me through the next stage of my arts practice. I am not giving up what I do (that's crazy talk), but I am going to focus significant energy on my fine arts part of my work. I am looking forward to it all, but navigating some new areas feels awkward. I am thankful to have someone walk me through the rocky parts. I will keep you posted ;o)

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This week...

adding spikes and loops..attaching one at a time

all tucked around and surface design being added

Drying

Patty snoozing on a resist instead of  her fleece.

new bags...hanging around.

The theme this week seems to have been "just do it". I have had no specific thing I needed to make or art I had to create. While new creative ideas are percolating, it think it is best to make sure I keep my hands in the wool. I have made a few bags, sewn in zippers, labels and added lovely straps. It pleases me to see them all hanging together knowing that if one in particular grows on me, I can keep it myself (but know that they will all be shipped out come Fall). Easy, lazy work. I have a busier week next week, so little time to putter in the studio. I do have a web student, so a new pod is in my future. I look forward to that. I am amassing quite a collection. I have work to deliver for a show and students here this weekend to make...more bags. Nice to have several samples on hand. 

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wax. web. wool.

The show line up (smudge on lens!)

Some of the trees

mmmm, encaustic! Painting with WAX!

the morning commute!

Hat ready to full/shape by webcam

Done!

Saturday was the opening of  the show "Through Thick and Thistle" which was great... best part was drinks with some of the artists after! Sunday was a day of decadence as I was able to encaustic paint (for the first time) with a fellow local artist, another lovely friend and some new friends! Monday was my middle son's grade 8 graduation. Awards were received. Boat cruise was attended. Fun was had.

The last 2 days I had a repeat web student and we covered the whole gambit! Nuno sample, felted hat and a quickie flower.

The summer is ahead a full of possibilities! I will absolutely be making lots of scarves as I am well stocked with such an amazing variety of silk and I can't help but be inspired by it all. I also am looking at other possibilities and opportunities for Art (with a capital "A"). Ready to shake things up, take on some creative challenges that push me to think deep. I say this with trepidation. Change is always uncomfortable and uncertain, yet I recognize it's necessity in growth. You know I will keep you posted!


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What' new this week...

A more sedate palate than usual, as ordered ;o). These are done.

Midway through felting...some wild ones (my preference). I posted completed images later!

My week was all disjointed and I spent lots of time behind the wheel instead of the studio table. I installed my "Trees" at Modern Fuel. I am so pleased with them. I brought my Dad back the second day to reinforce the ceiling hooks as I was concerned if they got bumped during the opening that they might come down. The opening is Saturday, so will post some images. There were 50 submissions and 11 pieces of work made it in, so patting myself on the back. I look forward to meeting the curator.

In between all the driving, I managed to layout some scarves and actually completed 6 of them by working here and there for small amounts of time. They would dry out in between, so I would have to wet them out each time only to abandon them again! Ahh, the advantages of felt!

I usually relish a Saturday and not driving all over, but tomorrow I have things to do. First, they have beads on sale at Michael's, of course! Sunday I am very excited about taking an encaustics class. I'll keep you posted!


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A Late Start...

Yes, Coffee makes my hair blow sideways while I fall asleep

It is a lazy, hazy summer Sunday, for sure. I began my day with some coffee and putting some finishing touches on a new pod. I napped (with a tiny bit of guilt). I am now drinking a bit more coffee and will be heading to the studio to tidy up and, if the mood strikes, begin some scarves or maybe something else! I have finished 3 pods since the tribe, but they are "individuals". They will likely all get mates and end up in new little collections.

...a bit of news: I have been named/designated/voted by followers of Fiber Art Now Magazine as an influential person in contemporary fibre art! I may have shared this with you already, but here is the link to the interview. If you follow my blog, my responses may be predictable, but I hope you will give it a read and ask me any questions you have. There are also some other interviews that I really enjoyed. Enjoy, friends

 You can subscribe to the magazine here

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I'm in...

I am so pleased that "Ghost Trees" have found another venue after being stored for several months. The curator, Rhiannon Vogl is the Curatorial Assistant for contemporary art at the National Gallery of Canada. A wonderful thing to add to my CV and makes the drive up to Toronto and back yesterday to pick them up worth it. I hope I get the chance to meet her at the opening. This is my first time showing at the Modern Fuel Gallery as a brand new member, so look forward to being involved and exploring more opportunities. *yeah*

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