Locavore at Jam Factory

Just dropped off (2 weeks ahead of schedule - an absolute first for me!) some precious little plates for an upcoming show at Jam Factory. You can read more about it in the Jam Factory's Blogspot. Show opens on the 19th of April - same night as the other shows at Jam Factory - should be a great evening so go to there!

I heart words

Here's a lovely project I did a while ago (June last year, in fact) that I only just photographed.

My kids' school asked me if I knew anyone able to do some sign writing. Being the intrepid soul that I am, I said (in the manner of Catherine Tate) "I can do that!".

They wanted the school "heart" words painted on a breezeway to complement a group project being created by the Art teacher (which looks gorgeous). But, not one to be satisfied with making it straight forward (and wanting to make it an artpiece not just a signwriting job) I asked the school to collect the school words handwritten by students. I then went through and picked out one of each word, projected them on the wall and painted them in.

Although it was freezing work - breezeway in winter - hello! - it was a really positive project. The kids know they are valued in that school and the words they have chosen to pursue are truly reflected in the community there. It's great to have it up on the wall for all to see.

Prospect People's Choice!!!

Wahoo! I won the People's Choice Award!
Bit belated putting it on here (I found out a month ago!) but thought I'd put the end of the story with the start of the story :)
Definitely a lovely start to the year. Thanks to everyone who voted for me. Much appreciated.

Prospect Portrait Prize 2011

Here's me, in a lovely dress designed and made by one of my fabulous sisters Eden Honeydew at the opening of the Prospect Portrait Prize.
Voting is now open online for the People's Choice Award so go to it, People!