I moved ..new old Digs

My most recent and abundant studio space was far too large for this full time working girl..teaming with character and soul..yet sadly neglected 5 days of the week..I was fortunate to trade spaces with another amazing creative young woman who requires the space for her voice classes..Ironically it was my original space! So I lugged and dragged and packed and discarded..until 3 rooms fit back into one..It was like coming home...More creativity to follow..

studio tour..

my door sign..

a frida poster inside my door for inspiration..

lonely chair

Such a lovely historic building..starting to crumble however. Hopefully it won't be soon "beyond repair" I appreciate my space there..and it's affordability ..so don't want to shake the trees..but it surely would be a shame if this gorgeous structure were to be demolished because of neglect.It must have been a grand courthouse indeed in the 1800's early 1900's..I decided to put up some of my art in the halls to honour it's beauty..amidst frayed discoloured carpet and old lino.tired yellow and doctor's -office- blue paint..

February the month of love

the new digs...a lounge of sorts
ahh...space...
the windows are large and generous..
a spot for all things wonderful

I am feeling ready for more sun and light...Stormy weather has made an indoor slug of me .The past few weeks have left us with more indoor than outdooor as the roads and field have been to difficult to navigate without snowshoes (definitely putting them on my list for next winter!) Trying to walk when I can ..always ready to play with dogs outside ..make my rounds to chicken cooop etc..even the cats are sniffling the cold air and refusing to stick a paw into it...On the other hand I have been busy with art..Just picked up remaining paintings form Thornbury "Rural Lovelies Show" ..I feel quite encouraged by my sales-7 paintings in total sold...yea!.and well supported by my Owen Sound people also :-)who braved weather to attend opening reception ..This month I will teach art (or rather facilitate projects !) with elementary students at a local school for their elective classes..This is always a rejuvenating experience as through their expresssion -art is indeed transformational! I also have my art hanging at The Owen Sound Artist Co-op for one year..and am excited to showcase my work there..

My next big news is ..I have moved to a larger studio! I am sooo thrilled to be in a larger space to accommmodate my paintings and suitcases of ephemera..it will be interesting to see how my work evolves there as it is a quirky place(still in courthouse) which I believe once was a a passageway in this 1850's structure for prisoners from court to jail..Although I must drive there from home..it provides me with a separate space to ruminate and create..so far a succesful formula..i just might go there today and see what happens..light a candle and put on my old record player....