Woodland Wool: a busy week

10/10/08

a busy week

I've been quite the worker bee this week despite the unusual upsets in my emotional life - oh the joys of mercury retrograde! Even with the communication confusion that brings, I've managed to complete 5 cut-ups this week - 5! One flew out of me today after reading the words of Lady Blossom Goodchild. Holy crap, that is some crazy amazing shit - I so have my fingers crossed that it is all 100% true, oh the excitement of the idea! Look up "October 14th, 2008" or watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFyK2N4RG_o

Election and possible Alien encounter all at once, such joy!

Anyway... I had an awesome work week starting with 2 solid days of pulling weeds, digging up stones and planting bulbs... even planted a tree! That was followed by 2 solid days of cut-ups, interspersed with scarf knitting (I knit 3 scarves!)

I even managed to squeeze in a meeting about a potential animation project that pays homage to one of my teenage icons, the lovely miss Erika Lopez

I've said it before, this has been a fruitful retrograde

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Working in the arts has always been in the cards for me. After a childhood filled with time spent creating using what ever materials available, it was no surprise that by the age of seven I was firmly committed to living the life of an artist as I grew up.

After attending specialized art classes as a teen, I began my post secondary education studying photography and digital imaging, before shifting my focus towards graphic design, printmaking and film studies, eventually receiving a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2003.

Upon graduation I began teaching art to elementary students, and for over two decades I have continued to work as a freelance photographer and designer, collaborating with many musicians, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations.

Since relocating to the tiny community of Ellershouse over a decade ago, my artistic practice has grown to include the creation of tactile fine artworks and products that make use of natural and recycled materials. These days I primarily create using wool from local British milking sheep raised in Avondale, which I carefully hand dye prior to transforming the fibre into vibrant felted wall hangings and functional items like hats and purses.

After taking on the role of facility manager for the Avon River Heritage Society Museum in 2013, the tidal river that surrounds the historic waterfront park became an ongoing source of inspiration for my artwork, especially evident in my 2019 felted series ADAPT, my graphic print Year of the Salmon, and the corresponding installation Ghost Salmon, which was placed along Simpson's Creek in Newport Landing in June of 2019.

When I'm not working or creating I continue to pass along my skills and knowledge by leading fibre art workshops and demonstrations, and by actively volunteering with groups like the Avon River Arts Society and the Full Circle Festival, organizing cultural events and activities.