It's been a while..

Besides being without a computer for a month I've been busy.. 

 Working on a new project with my lovely friend Juliet Lockheart.. 

A collaborative project. So exciting.. These are my 1st sketches...

Fannie and Fox photo's from our Private View

Fannie & Fox welcome you to....

Finally, I'm back on line... Hello to all. I hope you haven't given up on me..

Firstly some new work.. Sailors in boats

'We sail together'

 

'Stargazing'

'Sailors and dancers'

And some important news...Drum Roll please... 

I've been invited to join an arts Co-op called Fannie & Fox it's an amazing little gallery in Penryn just 2 train stops, a short drive or a very long walk from where I live. Made up of 8 inspiring women artists who believe in what they do. So how could I say no.. 

I can't tell you how excited I am about joining. I am aiming over the next couple of weeks to start a new blog about my adventures with Fannie & Fox, so watch this space for a link..

On my work bench... This week

  

              The 'Cottager' ... A little brooch

 

A small painting waiting to be named, I can't decide I have two mulling around in my head.

And last night we went to my lovely friend's Sarah Smith (Work above) and Barbara Morrison (Work below)  Masters degree show at the Minories Gallery Colchester.

 

Finally , below, these two pieces where amazing

Cut Photographs by Steve Joyce

 

Sculptural installation by Alex Scarborough

For further pictures and information about the artists visit 'Masters at the Minories'.

Doll house

 'Doll houses'.. 

I've no time to tell the story of these girls today, I'll let them do the talking, that's if they want to of course.

'The fish wives' and the 'Weird and Wonderful Wood'

First I have to tell you about the ''Weird and Wonderful Wood'   

An event held at Haughley Park, Wetherden, Stowmarket last weekend.  I can't believe that I haven't been before.. Click on the link, it was wonderful, with everything from wood turners to a teller of tales, from paper making to a man making wood burners out of recycled bits from motor bikes and window latches - They had to be seen to be believed - Amazing...And they worked.  There was also a Juggler called 'Dan The Hat'  (do have a look at the link, so clever, he had everyone enthralled)  and a man carving with an 'axe'!!!

 

One of the best bits of the day....... I had the great pleasure of meeting the lovely, and very talented Rima Staines  and her partner Tom Hirons, who was charming.  I forgot my camera... Numpty!!!   Needless to say I haven't any photographs of Rima's wonderful work or of Tom's amazing leather masks.... Or of this truly wonderful day, so please take a look at the links, I have tried to find some pictures of Tom's work but have only found his website of poetry and tales to be told, which will have you all captivated I'm sure.  

So, together with great food, amazing musicians, craftsmen and women, and the many wonderful people whom we met..........you have my idea of a perfect day...  Oh!  almost forgot, there was a lovely man playing a 'Hurdy Gurdy' as we left to make our way home... A perfect ending, to a perfect day.

And if you have a chance of getting to the 'Weird and Wonderful Wood' next year... Drop everything, and go!

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 Next

New art doll

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'The Fish Wives'

It has been some time since I last made an art doll... Lost my enthusiasm.... Needed to explore other ways of seeing, so, inspired by Karen Mead  here is the first peek at my new work.

 

'They' are a work in progress... I love that expression, it means, "I haven't got the foggiest idea what to do next"....Nothing new there I hear you say...

Still got to tweak a few things, 'they' are coming along... As one might say, a work in progress... He! he!

Busy, busy, busy

New lino, New inks - oil based.... What a difference!