Onward to London
July 27, 2011 § 2 Comments
I had braced myself for what my itinerary spelled out clearly; Seattle to Canada on a prop plane and then an overnight non-stop flight across the Atlantic to London. I’m sure you can understand why I’d be nervous!
Getting to the airport and the airport itself were blessedly without incident. There seems to be no amount of electrical sockets to satiate the power needs of travelers. Nearly everyone had a portable electronic device and was stalking an available outlet; a much different experience than when I last flew in 2007 let alone my first international trip in the late 90’s.
Once on the plane, I was pleased to find out that Air Canada believes vegetarians qualify as “special” and delivered veg meals piping hot and a good half hour before everyone else was served. Disposable blankets, tiny pillows and free drinks; somethings never change.
Touching down in Britain, all tensions ceased. L. & M. picked me up from the airport, got me an Oyster card, and got us on The Underground. A pint and a basket of chips cured most of what ailed me and a good night’s sleep fixed the rest. Pictured is my morning view. Gorgeous!
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A Skip Across the Big Pond
June 7, 2011 § 2 Comments
I’ve been talking about it for years and now it’s finally going to happen.
I’m going to London! It’s true, I’ll be crocheting a jet plane and heading over the big pond tomorrow to attend the wedding of my lovely, dear, wonderful friend L. It will be wonderful to attend what is sure to be the wedding of the century (with promises of moonshine and picnics on Bun Hill how could it not be?) There is so much to do and see in good ‘ol London town, I hardly know where to begin!
On the List of Many Adventures: The V&A, The Royal Gardens at Kew, Hand & Lock, Freedom Book Shop and The Globe Theater…there are actually far too many to list here!
Dearest reader, have you ever been to London? Do you have any recommendations or fond remembrances? If so, feel free to share in the comment section below!
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“Where have I been?”; fielding a question from eager readers
June 6, 2011 § Leave a comment
I’ve been taking a wonderful, if not spontaneous, respice.
During my time away I’ve partly read and then abandoned “Pride and Prejudice” (being young and having lots of money does not necessarily make you handsome, Mr. Darcy), decided to read a fantastic book called “Writing Down the Bones” instead, spent magical time on a beautiful island with someone who is as equally if not more beautiful, indulged in a lot of daydreaming, ate fantastically, got up early and listened to music in bed (Florence & the Machine!), drank plenty of water and got plenty of rest, rode my bike and just breathed.
What a lovely surprise to return to find nearly 700 views since my last entry. Fabulous! Thank you!
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Exhibit: Domestic Patterns at ArtsWest
March 27, 2011 § Leave a comment
Hey everyone! My newest exhibit, Domestic Patterns, will be on view at ArtsWest from March 28th – April 23rd. The show features artists Sue Danielson, Diane Culhane, in addition to video artist and animator Tess Martin.
Sue Danielson’s work explores the dynamic tension that exists between reality and the monolithic concepts that encompass “home.” Her definitively emotional representations of houses exemplify the chasm between chaos and simplicity. Danielson’s artwork has been exhibited nationally including the 2011 West Coast Biennial and the 2010 Denver Biennial. Locally her work is shown at SAM Gallery and CORE Gallery.
Diane Culhane is an award-winning artist and educator that creates art using both paint and clay. Featured in Domestic Patterns are her vibrant scenes of suburban-like landscapes with floating people, their pets and cars painted with an informed rawness. She is represented by galleries throughout the US including Zeek Gallery in Salem, Oregon and Art on 5th in Austin, Texas.
There will be an opening during the West Seattle Art Walk on Thursday, April 14th, 2011 6-7:30pm. ArtsWest is located at 4711 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (Alaska and California) (map). Hope to see you there!
Website: www.artswest.org
Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12-7 PM
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First Look at the Microcosm
March 4, 2011 § 4 Comments
This is an unidentified moss from outside my door way…
A magnified view of the same moss.
The little lichen that I based my newest piece on (in greater magnification obviously)
My lovely friend from London sent me an original Klaus Kemp microscopy slide. This is only a part of the arrangement – its made out of the tiny scales of butterfly wings.
These photos were made possible by the wonderful and generous folks who pledged to my Kick Starter project -THANK YOU!
New Work: Out of the Ordinary
March 3, 2011 § 1 Comment
Here in rainy Seattle the lichens,moss, and ferns have never looked better. The constant drizzle and cold temperatures make everything so lush and verdant. This piece started on a lovely walk to the Washington Arboretum. I tiny broken stick along the pathway held the most curious little specimen barely visible to the naked eye…
At home I put the tiny twig under my dissecting microscope to discover the most gorgeous little structure!
I recently donated this piece to Pratt Fine Art Center (where I work and have been taking a fabulous bead making course). More tiny discoveries are soon to follow!
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Opening: Kindred Spirits
March 3, 2011 § Leave a comment
A big thanks to everyone who came out to the Greenwood/Phinney Art Walk. Special thanks to co-exhibitor Christopher Allman, Urban Light Studios owner/lead photographer Kevin Law, and artist Sarah Miles!
If you didn’t get a chance to see the exhibit I’ll be showing more work next month at a group show at ArtsWest called Domestic Patterns.
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Kindred Spirits – opening next Friday!
February 5, 2011 § Leave a comment
I liked Sarah Bear Miles the second I met her. Then I saw her art and then liked her even more! Her website says she, “gleans her inspiration from interacting with little forgotten things like snails and maple seed pods”. Really though, I think she draws her inspiration from deep forest magics that are openly hidden in every day life.
She introduced me to the fabulous artist Christopher Allman, who makes all of these fantastic dioramas and cut outs featuring wood land animals. His paintings are lovely in shades of umber, ochre, Prussian blue, and sap green – I love how some of the animals have little windows into their bodies showing their food.
Sarah, Christopher and I will have art work up through the month of February at Urban Light Studios which is part of the Greenwood Art Collective. If you haven’t been there you should go because it’s an amazingly beautiful space. Sarah will have a solo showing of new painting in the downstairs gallery which will include an opportunity to make a sheet fort.
There will be an opening during the Greenwood – Phinney Art Up Art Walk on Friday, February 11th, 2011 6-10pm. Urban Light Studios is located at 8537 Greenwood Ave | Seattle, Washington 98103 (map). Live music & wine tasting!
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