Woodland Wool: DO IT DO IT RIGHT DO IT RIGHT NOW

3/19/09

DO IT DO IT RIGHT DO IT RIGHT NOW

pretty much exactly one year ago I sat at my desk at Collideascope all alone, everyone wrapped for the season and here I was coming in everyday, with no one but the Barbies to talk to

I got a little more familiar with the internet with no one there to catch me slacking

I discovered the blog, or rather clog, of one of my top teenage heroes
erika lopez

after reading her first entry it hit me

"what if flaming iguanas was a cartoon?

felt like the best idea ever... then a few entries later I find...

SHE'S MAKING FLAMING IGUANAS INTO A MOVIE

WOW

I let this one float in my brain a long time

maybe too long, because I almost forgot

but then I came across her blog again, this time I actually said my idea aloud to one of my oldest friends tanja, who responded with...

"we gotta do that"

and here we are

DOING IT

my hero is writing ME

sharing her art with ME

planning with ME

WOW

WOW

I feel blessed

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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.