Wise Guys

Over the last year I have been looking to science to help confirm my instincts of what is going on on this planet. Thanks to the universal language of the internet I've come across a wealth of knowledge that has helped to prove a lot of my suspicions.

During my hunt I came across musician John Boswell and his fantastic video tributes to some of our great scientific minds. Combining found clips and altering the audio, John weaves together the most melodic tunes making science down right dreamy. One of John's early videos in his Symphony of Science series called  "We are all Connected" inspired me to do my own tribute to a few of my favorite wise guys David Suzuki, David Icke, Edgar Cayce, Carl Sagan and their ideas on our near future.



I'm hoping that John will create a tribute to include Canada's very own protector of Nature himself - David Suzuki!  Most of us Canadians grew up watching David on "The Nature of Things" and have hopefully developed a deep rooted respect thanks to the knowledge he passed on.

As I continue on my quest for knowledge I will expand my Wise Guys Collection, until then postcards bearing the first round of "Wise Guys" portraits are currently available on Etsy.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/49223171/wise-guys-postcard-12-pack

Birds of a Feather

The countdown is on for "Pretty Things" OFFICIAL Launch party!

I'm just too excited about this, so much that I really can't wait for July 10th to come and have been slowly leaking "Pretty Things" items into Love, Me Boutique. http://lovemeboutique.wordpress.com  

This weeks sneak peak is a small selection of wool and feather earrings.

These super light weight beauties really work double time, since each one is completely reversible!
Just slip out the shepherd's hook and reinsert into the felted ball, rotating to show off which ever way you're feeling at the moment. 

Each  earring is a complete original!

The Combination of a variety of dyed feathers and natural wools makes for one funky natural product.

Available in a wide range of colours and styles, we have an earring for everyone!

Can't make it into Love, Me? That's ok, you can also find the entire line of Pretty Things Merchandise online at Etsy!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettythingsmerch

 

A Look at the 4th Annual Festival of Art

In case you missed it here is a quick look at the 4th Annual Festival of Art showcasing the works of members of the Hants County Art Council.

I was pleased as punch to sell the very first piece on opening night.

"Use your Crazy for Good" was my last minute entry - the piece practically made itself!

With this piece I let my hands do the work and ended up with a very funky Picasso ispired portrait that I'm sure looks smashing in its new home upon the walls of a Windsor dwelling.

I'm already planning my first piece for next years show.

For more info on the Festival of Art please visit  www.hantscountyartscouncil.com

Sneak peek at Festival of Art opening tonight in Windsor

Well the countdown is on for the opening of the 4th Annual Festival of Art at the Pisiquid Canoe Club in Windsor featuring the works of Hants County Artists.


I myself only became a member a few short months ago, but already I feel a part of this, I'm now realizing, very large group of creative people.



Today I helped hang some really amazing artwork and I'm very excited get back there tonight and  meet all the lovely souls behind the talent!


Wine and cheese starts at 7pm with introductions from our special guests Joseph Landry and Brian Gazeley.
 
The two visited a group of the HCAC members in April for a workshop on Marketing for Art. Together Brian and Joe have built their own fantastic career as sculptors and we're thrilled to have their company for the evening.


Well I must go and get ready - hope to see some of you there tonight! I'll be manning the front desk, so be sure to stop by and enter for the door prize!

Keep an eye out for the yellow signs! 

New Critters at Love, Me Boutique

I've just come from dropping off a fresh batch of critters at Love, Me Boutique here in Halifax.


Chara, owner and operator of Love, Me Boutique, was the first person to really stand behind me when I started making my little felted fellas. Now hundreds of critters later I am ever thankful for her ongoing support.


Together we are planning a launch party July 10th for another of my crafty endeavours - "Pretty Things Merch" for musician Christina Martin. I'll keep you posted on this event which will include a live in store performance by the songstress herself.

In the meanwhile you can get a sneak peek of the "Pretty Things" line of accessories by stopping into Love, Me Boutique at 1539 Birmingham Street in downtown Halifax.

     http://www.lovemeboutique.ca/

Halifax Crafters Spring Fling - better late then never

Sorry for being so late in posting these, but better late than never right? The pictures might not be the best quality, the lighting tends to turn things a bit green... but I think I managed to include a shot from every vendor... but if I happened to miss someone, I really sorry - there was a lot to see!

Beauty is in the Eye of the Biebholder

Well perhaps I should be embarrassed, but the patriotic Canadian in me has to admit that I too have the Bieber Fever!

I don't know what it is, but when I see him I wish I was a 12 year old girl.... or maybe 11, I think twelve year olds are already over the Bieb and onto vampires or the sorts.

I actually sat wide mouthed as I watched him bang out a solo on the drums during Oprah yesterday. Who knew that Justin could actually play an instrument?

Well thank goodness for that, it might help him extend his career a bit - but I think the end result is still inevitable, Justin Bieber is just another former child star in the making. I truly hope you prove me wrong Justin, I really do.