Portobello Sneak Preview

Here are a few pics of some of the new wallets I've been making.  All are original mini paintings in acrylic on recycled denim.  Great as Christmas gifts!

Portobello Holiday Market Nov.24 & 25

I will be at the Portobello Holiday Market on November 24 & 25 at Creekside Community Centre at 1 Athlete's Way in Vancouver (that's at the bottom of Ontario street near Science World).  It's a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done or treat yourself to a lovely handpainted purse or wallet! 

I hope to see you there!!

Studio Address

Here is the studio address if you are coming to the sale this weekend...
At the lane behind 96 east 19th ave., Vancouver, BC
between 19th and 20th on Quebec street
1 block east of Main Street

Open Studio Art Sale this weekend!

This weekend only September 29 & 30!  Saturday 10 - 3 pm and Sunday 1:30 - 5 pm.

Come and enjoy a day of art viewing and shopping! There will be paintings large and small, resin mixed media pieces, mosaic kits (I will be giving a demo on Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm), and my newest hand painted bags and wallets.  There's something for everyone!

If you can't make it to the Sale, feel free to arrange a private viewing.

See you soon.

mosaic table top

I was recently commissioned to do a mosaic table top.  Here are before and after photos.  The original table was from Pottery Barn that after a couple of years in our Vancouver climate started to chip away.  Clearly the wrong materials were used.  The top I did is in glass tile on a sealed surface.  This will last a lot longer than the ceramic PB table. 

steel sculpture

I realized I hadn't posted photos of any of my steel sculptures on the blog except one with the bags hanging off them.  They are a lot of fun to do.  The "Octopus Tree" is made from our old iron porch railings.  I spent countless hours forging them into their current shape.  I guess I have a thing for bendy steel.  The second sculpture is called "Chloris, Goddess of Flowers".

More funky painting bags

Blissed Out!

I'm just back from doing my 200 hour yoga teacher training in the Baja, Mexico.  It was amazing!  Now that I am back I am looking forward to teaching yoga along with art and mosaic.  At some point in the future I hope to combine these by offering yoga / art retreats.  Keep posted for more information on that.  In the meantime I have mosaic classes starting again in April at the Thunderbird community centre, Tuesdays April 3 from 6 - 9 pm for 7 weeks and Coal Harbour Community Centre Thursdays April 19 1:30 - 3:30 pm (adults) for 8 weeks and kids from 3:45 to 5:15pm.  Call the community centre closest to you to register.  Thunderbird CC: 604-718-1818 and Coal Harbour CC: 604-718-8222

I have been busy in the studio making handpainted canvas bags recently.  Each side of the bag is different and they have a painted pocket inside that may have a secret message written on it.  Here is a sample of what they look like....