Woodland Wool: stop wishing for bad luck and knocking on wood

3/18/09

stop wishing for bad luck and knocking on wood

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

erika finally got our letter, love at first type!

just goes to show if you picture hard enough, and dream with honest sincerity, your life can be exactly what you want - what you've always known it should be

we all have so much potential, the key is to go forward fearless and full of appreciation

bryan recently asked me what I picture in my head to help me go to sleep (he hitchhikes)

took me a while to realize what I resort to when I'm having trouble

I picture my happy, perfect future
my self built house constructed of odd found pieces
surrounded by gardens and nature
sunshine and laughter
joy and love

on some occasions I opt to take the Jimmy Rabbitte route and picture conversations and adventures with my idols should we meet and become friends

I've used lunch with martha and karaoke with jason schwartzman to help me enter dreamland

I picture my store
I've always pictured my store

somewhere along the line I jinxed myself and told myself not to picture and plan... it might keep it from happening - I think that came from too much thinking about boys as a teen

screw that bullshit
picture away

I'm off to bed now
and I'm going to picture my future
my future with the welfare queen herself
miss erika lopez

http://www.thewelfarequeen.com

http://www.thegirlmustdie.com

http://www.flamingiguanas.com

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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.