Work for Images and the Joy of A Maple Latte

Reflection

6"x6"

Acrylic on Canvas, Copper Thread

Yesterday's yoga class has me wishing I was taking another one today. After class I felt so refreshed and ready to get back home and start painting which I did........but not until I stopped at the Blue Bottle for a Maple Latte which was probably one of the most amazing things I have ever tasted. Thankfully I don't live in Barrie or I know I'd be shelling out $4.00 a day drinking one. I asked the woman who prepared it for me how it was made and she kindly told me it was two shots of expresso, steamed milk and a shot of maple syrup. Can't get much more Canadian than that.

The above piece is the first I've finished for the upcoming Images Studio Tour. I think I'll do at least ten or so as they are a great price point at $100.00, come framed and most people who've seen them have picked one up. I've taken copper thread and inlaid or collaged it into the ground cover. The jpeg came out much darker than the actual piece is and doesn't quite pick up the shimmer like seeing it in real life would. Work is good and I'm happy with the way it's progressing. I'm almost finished my first 16"x20" which scared the hell out of me at first but I'm slowly getting used to working bigger. The small works are still fun but I do feel the need to branch out and experience what it is to work on a larger format.

Wherever you are in the world today ........... have a good one!

Fabulous Toronto

We decided a few months back to take the girls to Toronto for the weekend as a graduation gift. Although we only live an hour away it is always fun to head down for some shopping, take in a few museums, eat at some wonderful restaurants (I love that part...no cooking or clean up).

Toronto is a fabulous city. If you have never been you should. I have heard it is quite similar to New York which I have never been to but would love to visit. Anyone in New York have an suggestions on where to stay????

On Sunday morning we were walking by the First Canadian Place on King Street and this artwork caught my eye. I knew it was a textile from outside so I couldn't wait to see it close up. It is one of four pieces that have to be at least 15 feet long and 10 feet wide. Absolutely breathtaking. It is "Moon Quartet" by Tamara Jaworska. I just stood there totally mesmerized. Beautiful. I can only imagine the amount of work that went into those four gorgeous weavings.

Back in the studio today with lots of work piled up. I am working on a few new pieces which use only paint and thread. Will post one or two when they are done.