Here's a picture of my new studio space. I got the keys on Monday night. I am planning to move all my stuff in on Sunday (with the help of a few fine souls). What to do with all the Space? I lie awake at night thinking and scheming.
Inside
I was like these two cute cats today, getting lots of things done inside. Sometimes I get antsy being indoors too long, so I did manage to go out to the post office and get some produce in the afternoon. I've got a busy week ahead of more blue tiling and then paiting at gallery 101 for the new installation coming in. So much to do!
Cute
I had to buy these funny matches the other day at Home Hardware of all places. I think its funny that health activities are being promoted on a book of matches...maybe you're supposed to take them camping, definitely not for smoking.
I got this sweet yellow sweater at the Value Village sale. I needed to add some colour to my wardrobe..and you can't beat the cuteness of the tag.
Mosaic
I got commissioned to do a mosaic for a customer's bathroom floor. Last week I sanded the linolieum off (lots of work!) and yesterday I got to start the fun part, putting down the glass and tiles. So much Blue! And so pretty!
T and P
It got a bit out of control on the weekend, taking pictures of paper Tania and Paul. I am now working on a small book that I will send to them as a souvenir of the trip that 'didn't happen'. It sure gave me something fun and silly to play around with on the weekend.
There's still time left...50% off at Value Village today only. Most stores open till 9:00pm. I fetched myself (almost) a new wardrobe. Beware of long line-ups for the change room. Practice Patience. Its worth it.
Tania and Paul
Tania and Paul couldn't come to visit this weekend, but Tania sent paper Tania and Paul in their place. How sweet! They came in the mail yesterday, in a tiny envelope and the stamp wasn't even stamped. Paper Tania and Paul will have a fun weekend in Ottawa.
Studio
Yay!
I GOT A STUDIO SPACE TODAY!!! Its a 6 month sublet at the EBA building. I am very excited to get all my art stuff in a big spacy-space. I was so excited about it, I didn't even take any pictures. How un-like me. I'm sure there will be plenty of pictures to be taken when I move in next month :)
Laundry
More notes
Trip
I had a really good trip to Toronto.
(my car isn't red, I just thought it would be fun to make the drawing red)
The traffic was fine:
The weather was good:
I ate pizza:
I saw some art: Anthony Koutras at Gallery 44 Windows. I love dryer lint too!
I don't know her name, but some gal covered a room at the Gladstone with granny squares for the 'Come Up To My Room' installations.
Installation at Mercer Union, By BLG Besoin de Croire. Very cool.
Anonymous street art. yay! I did not do this. Wish I had :)
I put up some art:
Hung out with my friends:
Why didn't I take pictures at the dim-sum with Tania and friends?...Delicious...Nor did I take any picutres at the Interior Design Show ...I met Ruth Adler and it was nice to see a lot of mosaic stuff, as I recently got commisioned to do a customer's bathroom floor. It must a trendy thing right now. I got interviewed by Sarah Lazarovik who is doing a documentary short for the NFB (National Film Board). I am the 'mitten collecting expert'. Will be aired on Newsworld in April on Rough Cuts. Sometimes going to Toronto is overstimulating, so much to see, so many great friends to spend time with...Now I am back in snowy Ottawa contemplating whether I should go skating or take a nap. I need a vacation after my vacation.
Flowers
I put up a little installation today, outside the Loomis and Toles on Bank St. I used some of the promo cards for my show at the Helsinki. A scaffolding has been set up and I thought it needed a little cheering up. 12 little flowers for 12 cross bars. Especially for those people waiting for the bus. And to chase the February Blahs.
I am off to Toronto for the weekend to deliver a custom order and go to the interior design show. Eye Candy!
Writing
(yes, this could be fun, its like writing notes, ooh, I think I just came up with 10 ideas, but they'll have wait...)
Punch
I had to buy the cutest punch ever: of a Mitten! Think of the things I could do with this!
More Art
Yesterday I went to Venus Envy to check out my friend Tiffany Teske's sexy polaroidtransfers. Lovely!
On Friday, I saw Phil Rose's light boxes at Dale Smith Gallery.
Ah, so much art, so little time...
Winterlude
This is the first weekend of winterlude and I went out to have some fun. I stopped by Lana's photography at Art on Ice. I like that she has an image of John Ceprano's rock art. It was such a beautiful day, I had to put on sunscreen.
It was busy a day on the canal.
The Manx
Come to my Vernissage tonight at the Manx!
Flowers
At this time of year, I like to buy some Hyacinth (or Hiacynth ?). They take a week or so to bloom, and then once the tiny flowers open, it smells up the whole apartment with beautiful flower smell. As much as I like winter, its also nice to get these small reminders of spring.
Tea
I saw this nifty thing in the Post today. You can get a poster (or order a mug) with a Pantone colour to match the shade you like your tea. Smarty smart, that british boy.
So Nice
Today had to one of the most beautiful days for skating on the canal: not too cold, not windy, not busy. Just great. Oh ya, except for yesterday, and the day before that. Its has really been quite lovely in the past few days. I may have to skate again tonight.
Illustration Friday
I am not an illustrator, in fact I'm not even sure I really like drawing, but I've recently discovered doing marker drawings and then putting them in photoshop and adding colour. I know a few people who are moving and I thought of making a New House greeting card to send them. So I drew this:
