Felt by Design: June 2009

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The Four Seasons...

Following the Seasons - sold in the first five minutes of the show; noe I'm working on a commission for a similar piece

Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

Lessons learned at the New Art Festival

I've had enough time now to take stock of the weekend and to reflect upon some of the lessons I learnt about creating and showing my art. Here they are, in no particular order:

- My isolated location at the very edge of the Clemow pathway was a blessing, not a curse; I was the first artist people saw when entering the park and the last one seen upon leaving it,

- People are more likely to buy seasonal work

- Sunsets, autumn colours and water reflections are popular, whatever the season

- More orange please... 'nough said!

- Explaining the felting process gave viewers a greater appreciation for my art

- Greeting cards were an excellent way for people to take home a sample of my work

- Having a greater number of small, more affordabe pieces, is a good idea for next time!

These are my thoughts... do you have any others to contribute?

Snap shots from The New Art Festival (June 6 - 7, 2009)

My booth

Grass is nice

A cooler masquerading as a table to display felt examples, my portfolio and the greeting cards

Live music in the park - what a treat!

***Photos curtsey of Rosalie - thanks!***

Reflections on The New Art Festival

It has been little less than two weeks since the New Art Festival wrapped up and I think I am finally beginning to recover from all the excitment! The weekend was a fabulous experience and far exceeded my expectations - in slaes and in positive feedback. I couldn't have done it without the help of a core group of people:

Rosalie, who acted as chauffeur extraordinaire and did anything and everything that needed doing. This included bringing me lunch and warm clothes; carrying my pieces to and from the car; doing a last-minute bit of framing; keeping me company; hleping me put together my original submission for the festival's jurry process; and for encouring and inspiring me to go for it in the first place, rusty or not!

Dad and John who built my display easels and kept me in coffee;

Mum, who nurtured my creative juices, carted home storm windows and gave me space to store all my supplies;

Britt and Chris who provided me with a tent to protect my work from the elements;

Dean, who brought me strawberries and kept me company;

Vanessa, who made time in her busy day to visit and helped take down my display on Saturday evening;

and, Sonia for generally making herslef useful!

It really did take a village for me to put this show on and I thank you all so much!

Sold in the last moments of The New Art Festival...

(Sold) "Falling"
- Upcycled storm window, leaf fossils, wool, mohair, silk, bamboo -

Thursday, June 4, 2009

It's all about trees! (also for sale this weekend)

(sold)

Works for sale at The New Art Festival

(sold)

(donated to Carleton Place, ON spoke word poetry fundraiser)

(sold)

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

The New Art Festival - June 6 & 7, 2009

I will be exhibiting my fibre art at The New Art Festival along with a slew of talented Ottawa area artists this weekend, June 6^th and 7^th. The event is taking place in Glebe Central Park (@ Bank Street and Clemow Ave.) and is open from 10am to 5pm each day, rain or shine. I invite you to come and support local artists by browsing the booths, watching dance recitals and plays, listening to live music and eating delicious food. For full details about the exhibition, including driving and public transit directions, visit http://www.artinfoboy.org/. Continue to check back here to see the pieces I plan to sell at the show and to watch videos of the felting process itself (I will continue updating it with new images until Friday night).