Like many people I have been going through a period of not knowing which direction to take and feeling bereft of any "sparkle" I finished putting the Library Art project together over the last week and will post pictures after the "unveiling" but at present I don't have a date for that event. I finished my "Summer" Scrumble for the competition on Yahoo Freeform Crochet group but again, can't put a picture here until the competition is closed next month.
So, hunting for inspiration, I trawled through my Cloth Paper Scissors magazines for a small project to get me going again. I came across the Debbi Crane's article in the winter '06 issue about making art every day, no matter how busy you are!
She had a wonderful array of mini notebooks in every shape of purse or handbag, depending on where we are coming from.
The two I made this weekend were simple and made from painted paper (blue one) and an unfinished piece of quilted fabric which was originally meant for a PC. The leaves are made from one A4 sheet of paper folded and part cut and glued to the covers. Very simple, quick to do and I can't wait to make some more ambitious designs.
Monday, 20 April 2009
Sunday, 12 April 2009
pear blossom
pear blossom
Originally uploaded by bostinstuff
The old pear tree is forty years old, well older really as it was several years old when we planted it! This year the blossom is the best ever.
pear blossom det.
pear blossom det.
Originally uploaded by bostinstuff
close up, I am learning to use the controls on my new camera, as opposed to "point and press"
water colour
water colour
Originally uploaded by bostinstuff
amazing Photoshop, instant watercolours, might use this for a card
and the snow melted
and the snow melted
Originally uploaded by bostinstuff
taking the picture to extremes.. where did that bird come from?
Friday, 3 April 2009
Looking forward to April
I have not disappeard to another planet! March was a month of ups and downs. The "ups" were three lots of family visiting and completing the childrens'part of the artwork for the library, which took more sessions than we originally thought. But now it's down to me to collate and assemble the finished canvas and I have plenty of time to complete it before the schools return from their Easter breaks.
The downside was a persistant throat and ear infection which was extremely painful and made me feel thoroughly miserable.
However, it's April, the sun is shining, the garden is looking fresh, the pear tree is about to blossom, I am feeling refreshed nd I am up to date with my work.
What more could a girl want?
The downside was a persistant throat and ear infection which was extremely painful and made me feel thoroughly miserable.
However, it's April, the sun is shining, the garden is looking fresh, the pear tree is about to blossom, I am feeling refreshed nd I am up to date with my work.
What more could a girl want?
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