slow and steady wins the ... waterhouse?

So, I got into the studio to actually do some making today.
I remember why I love it so!

This year has had a very slow start for me - I'm trying to make myself walk slower, allow more time for everything and "plan" time for exploring new ideas. Anyone who knows me knows that this is NOT my natural way of being!
But it's been good. And frustrating. And tedious. And exciting.

So, I'm working towards entering the "Waterhouse" prize. I have 6 weeks and I'm at the "playing with ideas" stage. I suspect it won't be finished in time for this year but I'm closer than I have been for the last 2 years... eg. I've actually started making objects to explore some ideas I have! We'll see what happens.

Some of my inspirational photos... (sorry - no classical music accompaniment but feel free to hum along) ....

2011. Here we go!

a new year brings with it so many possibilities. almost too many.
bamboozlement is definitely on the drawing board!
speaking of drawing (love a good segue) i've been going along to the tuesday morning drawing group at parks centre. (10am-1pm, only $4.70 a session!)
our current tutor is sophie hann, a beautiful drawer and inspiring guide.
a few self - portraits.



i'm enjoying a rather slow start to the year (halfway through feb. already!) and choosing to play, be inspired and explore new possibilities. drawing for it's own sake regularly is one of these adventures and watching my children being creative inspires me.
we worked on this painting project over the holidays. lots of fun.



beautiful colours and exploration in the sunny backyard.





this year i'll be continuing my position as artist in residence at parks centre and embarking on a year-long project with westcare karpandi arts centre.
my "baby" will start school later in the year and i'm relishing these last "at home" days with him. all in all, life is good. bamboozalicious.

simply having a wonderful christmas time

it's been a pretty big year in 2010.
making, selling, networking, encouraging, being encouraged, applying for things.
sometimes you get yes. sometimes you get no.
so it's time to take a break.
dream some new dreams for the coming year.
and of course, eat, drink, give, receive and play games with dear ones.
have a good christmas season. hope it refreshes your spirit.

to market, to market(s)

Thursday night, 2nd of December - ACArts Annual Bazaar - 3-6pm.
A range of stalls from present and past students of NASA/Adelaide centre for the Arts/Adelaide College of the Arts or was that for the Arts, anyway, a whole lot of wonderful work, handmade by Adelaide artists, fresh and seasoned.

Then comes the weekend extravaganza!
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of December - Art at the Hart - 11am-6pm.
A selection of 70 artists have stalls at this "Artists Market", with activities, entertainment and food available.

I'll be at both of these events - with work for sale... here's a preview......
Have a good weekend!

work at the town hall... coming soon.

Craftsouth at the Adelaide Town Hall

"The second instalment of Craftsouth at the Adelaide Town Hall, which presents and celebrates the diversity of our membership of creative practitioners, will be on display from Wednesday, 17 November. With displays changing periodically, the next installation will feature the work of Tegan Empson, Mandi King, Sunshine g.b March, James Martin, Adrian Potter, Lee Salomone and Silvia Stansfield. Their works can be seen until February 2011".

Check it oouuuuuuut!

old and new

If you are very observant you may notice a change in the "Places you can buy my work" section of this here blog.
My work is no longer at Hahndorf Academy and Vintage Carousel.
I may re-stock Vintage Carousel at some stage so watch this space (or just keep popping in to the delightful shop that is Vintage Carousel!).
However, just to cheer me up, I have 2 new stockists!

Push Pin Boutique, 8 Compton Street, Adelaide, now have a selection of "80's rock", "scratches" and "bamboo" brooches.




One Small Room, Elizabeth (Queen) Street, Croydon, have the "we're very happy in brompton" printed form series (sold in groups of 3, I believe) and some very 70's style pottery cups - perfect for warming your hands and heart whilst imbibing coffee and tea.
The blue one on the left (yummy jun glaze) is available at O.S.R. (4 of them if you're quick!)

semaphore market RESULT!

a sneak peek of the beautiful tiles created by participants at sunday's semaphore markets.
to see the rest (and enjoy the lovely market) head to st bede's on oct. 3rd for the next one.
enjoy.....