Offset 57

This is crazy.. I'm actually sticking to blogging (for once)..

Here's hoping someone out there is actually reading.

Tomorrow is the launch of another exciting Offset 57 pop up shop in Aberdeen and this is the first one I've put work to.  Pretty exciting and these guys are amazing.  Awesome work and also a non-profit organisation supporting the arts!!

Whey to go!

Please, please, please (not that I'm begging) 

but pleeeeease check it out!

PLAYpark

I've had a pretty up and down year so apologies for being so quiet as of late.. I had a very unexpected move back home 6 months ago but things are good. I'm happy and looking forward to being a positive little monkey. Big shout to all my friends and family who have been the best support a girl could ask for :)

Anyhooo....This weekend I took part in an awesome event in Aberdeen called PLAYpark set up by SMART Consultants.  It was a roaring success.  It was great to see families enjoying their time together (away from computer games) and to see a space such as the Rubislaw Terrace Gardens being utilised in such a positive manner.  Mother Gray was excited from the very start as she used to visit No.20 on Rubislaw Terrace for holidays when she was a wee quine so I was very proud to have her see me show my wares in a place that brought back such fond memories for her.

The event was featured on STV..and highlights were definately the Hattiesburg Chess by John Walter and the Hoop Raarrr! by Gabi Reith and Phil Thompson. Fun for all ages!!!  It was great to also see some of my fellow Tea Cosy vendors as well as some lovely new faces!

Overall it was a great weekend with lots of positive feedback.  Here's to the future.

...Oh, and there was the cutest little visitor...an eleven week old Jackawauwau called Caber...as Aubin said "a big name for a little dog". We all had to stop ourselves from making high pitched squeaks and aaawhs (we failed).

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 7:2

HELEN RUTH SCARVES

 Photo: Louise Carnegie  

Helen Ruth Scarves, aka, Helen Greensmith creates the most stunning scarves I have ever laid my eyes on. 

Anyone that knows me will know that I have an absolute obssession with scarves..they are what can complete any outfit in this fantastically cold country.  And no outfit has really been complete because I still do not own one of Helen's creations (I am planning on buying one very, very soon...I just can't decide which one I want more!!!)

I don't think words are needed...just look at them!!! Her illustrations are so intricate, vibrant and full of an "Alice in Wonderland", well, wonder.

Go on, your wardrobe will never forgive you if you don't.

www.helenruth.co.uk

Ps. pick up a wee handkerchief for your mister too

Photo: Mnemonic Photography

Start

Just a sneaky peek into a project I'm involved with.

My superdooper friend, Kat Koch, is the art liason for TOMS and I'm lucky enough to be working with her on the Art of Giving tour.

It's opening this Friday 16th at the Whitespace Gallery in Edinburgh. Each artist has been given a pair of shoes and glasses to design using the concept of giving as inspiration. The artworks will be auctioned for charity.

 

So excited and so proud of myself for putting myself way out of my comfort zone and facing a challenge.

Many thanks to Kat for the opportunity <3