As my garden evolves over the summer, it’s inhabitants slowly show their faces and talk to me. Some like the tulip or the rose shout at the top of their stems “look at me!” And we do, in all their rich glory. Others are shy, like the sweet pea, …
After a peaceful Xmas and quiet New Year’s, it’s time to get back into the swing of things for 2022. We spent lots of time in our garden which we love, and is very restorative on your soul. Watching your planting efforts come into flower is a huge feeling …
Well we finally put up our Christmas tree yesterday. Lights on the tree, lights on the bookcase, lights on the veranda. (We actually never take those lights down.) Looks fab. It’s taken us a while to get in the holiday mood but I think we’re there. Since the Art …
And here’s the photo of the lights on the tree and library that I forgot to post last night. Enjoy.
A great weekend. Meeting fellow artists from all over New Zealand and talking to lots of awesome art appreciators. Good to show Gav’s parents around the show. A few sales so ended up a happy girl on Sunday night. Great experience and will definitely plan to be here next …
Well, it’s arrived. Installation day. Everything is packed up in the car. My brain is calm - sort of - and my lists are checked. The weather is fine and warm, so fingers crossed for a smooth install. It’s been a great journey of bouncing between self doubt and …
All set up and ready to rock come 6 ‘o’clock.
Just a little teaser of some of the work that will be up on my display at The Dunedin Art Show on Friday night, this week. Yep, only 4 days to go before opening night. Lots of last minute bubble wrapping and list checking to happen this week and …
As much as today has been a wonderful day, weather great, garden great, picked up some new prints from my printer (great!!) and picked up some new greeting cards, there has been a shadow over the day for me. Woke to the news that Cory Trepanier had passed away …
These last two weeks have been mostly spent in my garage where I’ve been preparing work for The Dunedin Art Show. Completed the last of my matted prints yesterday, and my last two framed ones will be done early next week. I’ve learnt a lot along the way which …
