Woodland Wool: 12/09

12/15/09

Halifax Crafters Winter Show

Well the Halifax Crafters Winter show was a huge success, so much so that I only really got to go and look around in the last 5 minutes before it was time to pack up. I managed to get a few trades in, but it wasn't until I got home and took a look at the furry of photos that I realized just how much stuff I would have liked to have purchased. Drat! Well there’s always April. Until then here are a few pics of some items that really caught my eye.

oh dear, I've made a mistake

So over the weekend I made the very sad discovery that I had printed the WRONG version of my calendar, which I in turn sold several copies of. Oh dear! After the initial shock I realized that my mistake wasn’t that huge… February goes to the 30^th…. I’m sure those born on the 29^th would be pleased to see that they get to enjoy a birthday this year…. yes… maybe?

The worst part of it all is I have no way to contact several of the poor strangers who purchased my defunct goods. So now I’m off to kinko’s again, to print replacements and construct a little special package that I’ll have ready to send out when my mistake is discovered and I get my knuckles rapped.

12/11/09

Christina Martin Merch!

Tonight at the Seahorse Tavern I will be selling my latest merch for the lovely miss Christina Martin. I'll have magnets, buttons and postcards - perfect stocking stuffers for the music lovers in your life. Show starts at 10:30 - hope to see you there!

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

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.