I have this new little program on my laptop that makes it quick and easy to do time lapse. It takes a picture every 30 seconds, and then puts it all together. So yesterday at the studio, I set up my computer to record my activities. This is about 5 hours of my studio day. I got a lot done. My favorite part is halfway through the day, I turn on the disco ball motor and that sculpture spins and spins. It looks cool in the time lapse. Enjoy!
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Studio
I have been busy at the studio, as of late, and its looking rather spiffy, with freshly painted white floors (not too practical, but looks *sweet*) and some more floor space. I am still trying to settle things, get other things on wheels so as to make them modular, and just getting organized. Two dreams came true yesterday, as I put casters on the couch and I also got a hold of a refurbished disco ball motor to give that piece from the last post some movement. It seems that things are falling into the places they should. On top of it all, I've the unpacked fabric I bought on my recent travels, and I can't wait to have a sewing week (or two) to make some new clothing items for the shop and upcoming events, as Spring is around the corner!
PS, I was at a Ontario Craft Council Conference on the weekend and I was spotted here. (Thanks for the link, Harry Nowell:)
New Sculpture In Progress
I'm back on track after moving house, expanding the studio, taking a wee vacation in February. Here is something that I'm working on in the studio. I definitely need to get a little motor to make this thing spin on its own. Good times ahead with the likes of these getting made...plus spring is on the way...although its hard to tell when its till minus -something-super-cold out.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWzIwIumEOs&hl=en&fs=1]
Revisiting SAFE
Here's the next snow word I made after COZY disappeared during a snow fall. SAFE: its kind of fitting that the school bus parks on the street for the day. But I don't think you can see the word from the street because there's a bit of slope inward. It hasn't snowed in a while, and the word is still there. Its kind of nice to catch out of the corner of my eye through the curtains, a little reminder of feeling secure.
Revisiting COZY
This is the view from the new bedroom window. The new digs are feeling pretty good and things are settling. I was compelled to do a little snow graffiti to surprise J (and the neighbours, but I'm not sure if they can see it so well) After 24 hrs, it is still intact. After some snow forecast for the next day or two, it will disappear.
Stay WARM
The big news story in these parts is the deep freeze we have found ourselves in...something like -36 degrees. Yikes. Makes me wish I was on a beach in California, just a little bit, as much as I like winter. But I don't like not being able to go outside without the fear of instant frostbite. This pic was taken last year on Newport Beach, California, where my brother lives. I spoke with him yesterday and it is was a sensible 23 degrees. I recall it wasn't particularly a WARM day on the beach when I took this picture, the beach was pretty empty, but suitable for a winter walk.
traffic + snow = bleh
There's a bus strike in ottawa and a pile of snow falling.
I decided it would be best to take a snow day at home. traffic: yuck!
At home, sorting and rummaging after a move: very productive!
This image is from the CBC Ottawa news site. Its a link just under the weather box ottawa traffic cam.
I just discovered this handy link to Webcams Across Canada. Something to do when buried under a layer of snow and need some internet time.
Here's to 2009!
Something Exciting
If you search "Something Exciting" in YouTube, this video comes up. Its great.
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Winter
It's official.
Gaiters and Goodies
I know all I've blogged about lately are these gaiters. But how could I not? They are so cute and practical!!! Here's one more: this is the post card I made for the show on the weekend, hope to see you there!
Seasonal Studio Sale
155b Loretta Ave
Hours:
Saturday December 6, 11am to 5pm
Sunday December 7, 11-5pm
This also became my very first ad in Upfront Magazine, due out today, available locally in Ottawa
Indulge-ment
We are in the process of buying our first house, yes it true, I'm getting all grown-ed up...! It has been a bit of whirlwind, exciting and stressful all at once. I thought I would indulge myself in a interior decorating magazine, Elle Decor UK. It takes on a whole other dimension when there may be the possibility of such luxuries in ones own abode in the near future: cross country skiing in the green belt, followed by hot chocolate by the fireplace and roasted marshmallows. I get all tingly just thinking about it.
As for studio work, I am pulling together a seasonal studio sale, probably the first weekend in December (before the big move :) It will be with the ladies I share my studio with, so a combination of art, sculpture, fashion, all in small doses for easy consumption at this time of year. Stay tuned!!!
Fuzzy Gaiters are now available in the Kaleidoscope Art SHOP
Its taken a bit of time to get organized (make the gaiters, document them, edit photos, etc) but I am excited that I can finally add these super cute must-have-for-winter accessory to the on-line store. They are one size-fits-all and come in a few different colours. Being a rather practicle person, the gaiters will fit over any boot or shoe. So you can wear your warm winter boots (which may keep you warm but be rather dull) and dress them up with cute fuzzy gaiters! Sensible! and just imagine how cute these will be whilst skating on the canal...it almost makes me dream of a mid january cold snap.
Link to the STORE (prices are in CND)
Sweet sweet cover article in the Ottawa Citizen
Pick up a copy of the Saturday Citizen 'cause I'm on the cover of the Inside/Out section! You can read the article online here. and if you get a chance, come by the studio this weekend...it's looking super cute and all dolled up like a cozy little store. Buckely The Cat was good enough to pose for this photo. He really wanted to sit in the middle of paper as he loves paper. He always knows exactly which article you are reading and sits on it.
Hoodies, Shrugs and leg warmers for all!
I am excited because I am 'launching' my clothing line next weekend at my studio building's open house. I have been working on some sweet patterns in the past few months and it seemed the right time to have it born into the world. Soon I'll have some items in the on-line shop and maybe even launch a website for this new foray. But for now, you'll have to come see it in the flesh at
Stables Studios Open House
(17 artist's studios to see in the same building)
155b Loretta Ave.
Hours:
Friday, October 17, 7pm to 9pm
Saturday, October 18, 11am to 5pm
Sunday, October 19, 11am to 5pm
Here's a preview:
Photos of NYC weekend
Last weekend, we had a little holiday in NYC. It was super busy (as always) in the city...I think staying at a (dive-y) hotel in Times Square added to the frenzy. We took a city tour, went to the Guggenheim(Louise Bourgeois), I did some fabric shopping and gallery hopping. We saw the DUMBO art fair in Brooklyn, ate in China Town and took the Staten Island Ferry at night. So many things to do, so little time. I love this photo of our little car in Times Square. I think it is happy to be there. I have posted a photo gallery on FLIKR, Enjoy!
I have also quit my summer-fun caulking job and am throwing myself behind the serger machine in preparation for the launch of my clothing line when my studio has an open house (in 2 weeks, yikes!) My new plan is More blog posts, more frequently, so check back soon :)
THANK YOU
The newest word in the pillow project:
Back to WORK
This is an example of what some of the work I've been doing lately: Ladder, Caulking, high up, and fun.
Boiler Room and Yellow House
Oh my my, where has the month of August gone???? swimming, working, reading, playing, biking, more swimming, friend visits, camping, working, eating, enjoying.... So here's a pic of some cool boiler room 'art' at one of the job sites I've been sculking around. I had no idea it was someone's job to put plaster bandage on the boiler room appliances? machines? It looks so cute and sculptural.
I applaud the person who thought it would be fun to paint this building yellow before the demolition crew come by. This could only be remotely better if it had been painted pink. But yellow is pretty good and cheerful.
Wondrous Beastie
This is the piece I have at the Dale Smith Gallery exhibition "Harbinger". It is called Wondrous Beatie and is a continuation of the organisms and creatures art I am working on. I tried to make it a little friendly and a little scary all at once. If you give it a hug, it might bite you back...
The Hazy and Not-So-Lazy-Days of Summer
I have a wall piece/fibre sculpture at Dale Smith Gallery group show entiled HARBINGER. It opens on Thurs evening, hope you can make it!
Last week, I met met some friends of friends who are artists from Vancouver installing a public art sculpture in Ottawa's Cancer Park (corner of Industrial and Riverside). Since I have been working on a construction site, I thought it would be a great opportunity to watch them at their installation site. (The art and construction collide :). Their company IE CREATIVE has won many public art projects, and it was cool to see their work going up.
I had a soul cleansing time at Wakefeild's RomperStomp Barn party on Saturday night. The music was terrific and I danced up a storm until the wee hours and fell into the tent in the feild nearby. The camp fire was pretty impressive too.
