Towards the end of 2014 Curdnatta Art Gallery hosted a felting workshop. Although I have experimented with needle felting I have not done any wet felting before.
It was a great introduction by the presenters Pam and Norma and certainly left me wanting to play some more.
During the summer break from the gallery and child minding I have been developing a work flow that might fit along side my other pursuits. I find that the physical and repetetive nature of felting and playing with coloured yarns provides a welcome change to sitting at a computer or sewing machine, as long as I concentrate on small or easily completed tasks. Summer also provides excellent drying conditions.
I have only just begun but I can see I will continue to develop this skill as it represents a return to creating some wearable art.
This Year I was commissioned by the Port Augusta City Council to photograph and design a range of venues and scenarios for the Council web page.
These are composite images that have been designed to provide the big picture but also include a focus on the people of our town. There is the added component of use on various implements such as phones, tablets and wide screens to consider.
I only do a couple of weddings each year because it is difficult to fit them into my busy schedule. The editing takes quite a while and requires a big commitment of time so that couples aren't left waiting for ever to receive their precious pics. This year I have had the privilege of working with Amanda and Conrad and Melissa and Neil on their wedding days.
Melissa was determined to have some fun on her day and although there were some lovely moments the chance to try some different, quirky scenarios gave me the opportunity to experiment with some new skills.
Thanks Melissa, hope you like them... ;-))
Spring is traditionally a time for coming out of hibernation but I must say I can't remember a more busy time at our place !
An Exhibition at Rawnsley Park for "A Brush With Art "; Sculpture pieces for FIBRESPACE and CURDNATTA installed at The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden; Life on the Edge exhibition at Curdnatta; pieces exhibited in FREE RANGE and BLOOMS; a photoshoot for RUOK. And in the middle of all this a visit from family.
In a parallel universe John was busy organising and rehearsing for the "Back to the Movies" musical evening by the Port Augusta Music Club.
Some benefits from exhibiting in the Flinders Ranges included opportunities to capture more of the beautiful scenery in that area.
The great news is I sold a half a dozen artworks and several books, bags and cushions and to top it off Curdnatta's sculpture was judged second in the ARID sculptural event.
Well it is that time of year again and thanks to Carly Archer event manager for A Brush With Art I am exhibiting in the Rawnsley Park Station Woolshed Restaurant.
We took a leisurely drive through the Flinders Ranges today to set up the pieces and they look great in the rustic surroundings.
Cait Wait an artist from Beltanna is also exhibiting in the same space and although we have very different styles I am sure patrons will enjoy the experience.
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Brush With Art Event and there are many exhibitions to delight art lovers and travellers to the Region.
Destination Lucky 13!!
