Creative 7:7

Apologies for the late post on the last section of my Creative 7 week.  Luke and I went to the cinema on Thursday night and then my internet refused to work yesterday so here goes....

SMART CONSULTANTS

In the photograph above are the fantastic ladies behind Smart Consultants, one of the leading art agencies currently in Scotland. (Sally Moir, Margaretha Simpson, Claire Bruce)

Running exhibitions at The Foyer Gallery and at their new premises, The Smart Gallery, and also creating fantastic projects like Fabric of the Land and Tea Cosy...they are incredibly professional, supportive and creative. 

I wouldn't be doing what I am now if it wasn't for these quines.  I have grown so much in confidence in my work since the first Tea Cosy event back in 2009 and I owe so much of that confidence to the advice and support given to me by them.  They put 110% into supporting local artists and are always ready with a friendly welcome and a hug.  They are down to earth and are just, frankly, sooper dooper human beings!!!

Thank you lovely ladies for introducing me to some wonderful artists and allowing me to be part of the creative circle within the Aberdeen area.  I am so grateful for everything you have done for me.

I am sure that they will continue to go from strength to strength.

 



www.wearesmartconsultants.co.uk

Creative 7:4

SMALL STORIES

I adore the work of Small Stories, aka, Gabrielle Reith.  Gabi's illustrations are b-e-a-oootiful, full of fun and frankly, magical.  Each one tells a story (folklore/fairytale) and what makes me love her work more is that she reflects and supports the Doric dialect of the north east of Scotland.

I always wish that my drawings could transform into something as spectacular as Gabi's creations.  Alas, it never has or will.

Her cut and sew tea towels are also genius and I am lusting after the owl and the pussycat cushions (see below).  Illustrations with a comfy purpose...... need, need, need this in my life!  Some folk would say that there is a fine line between what's designed for children and for adults but I see Gabi's designs fitting perfectly in both worlds (who really wants to grow up anyway?!)  I would quite happily fill my house with an extreme amount of Gabi's drawings and wooden jewellery.

 www.gra-small-stories.co.uk

 

Lately

 It's been a hectic month

Tea Cosy

Family Birthdays

...

 (1. Owl needle case ready to sell,2. drinking whisky at Dirty Dicks.. Mortlach was gooood, 3. Much needed break at Patisserie Valerie with the man, 4. It's Xmas time in Edinburgh, 5. Nightmare train journeys, 6. Finishing touches for Tea Cosy, 7. Decorating our first flat together, 8. Tea Cosy in Aberdeen...up and running)

     

It's Time For Tea

Christmas Card Packs....Available soon

 

 "Old School Xmas" card - £6.00 (pack of 5)

"Cupcake Xmas" card - £6.00 (pack of 5)

 

"Santa Ools" card - £5.00 (pack of 5)

"Robin" card - £5.00 (pack of 5)

"Ornate Barley" cards - £2.50 (pack of 3)

All cards are blank inside with envelopes.

All designs are printed from original hand illustrated or hand sewn designs by Lyndsey Gray.

And now for something completely different..

Are you fed up of those glitter bombed festive cards...

Well I decided it's time for something a little bit different.  It still has a clear message of Christmas cheer but lacks that traditional blah. Not that I'm not a fan of that...there's only so many snowmen I care to receive in the post however.

Hope you like.

These will soon be available on my etsy and will be featuring at The Apple Fell Down's stand at the upcoming Tea Cosy event in Aberdeen.  Check it out...there's some awesome vendors joining me, as always.