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Something new is brewing...

1/25/2023

 
It's been a long time since the release of the books "Barhopping into History, London Ontario" and "Hopping into History, London's Old East Village" by my author friend Kym Wolfe, and myself. It has to be the right project. There are so many craft breweries here in London ON and they each have history and character and awesome craft beer. We are systematically making our way to all of them: testing, talking, observing, taking photos, and interviewing owners and brewmasters. 
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More original cards

10/1/2022

 
Starting into my 5th month of creating original greeting cards in support or Humane Society London Middlesex. This month - more dogs, more cats, maybe some rabbits and maybe even a potbelly pig... 
Hand-drawn kitten greeting card
Hand-drawn greeting card of kittens
Hand-drawn greeting card of a couple of puppies
Hand-drawn greeting card of a dog wearing red glasses

Daily Practice

7/6/2022

 
Draw every day.... a practice I enjoy and encourage artists to do. Starting in May, I drew human faces daily in my sketchbook. But, one month (31 faces) was enough! Beginning in June, I switched to a daily dog. I had a bundle of greeting cards with a matching envelope and I created an original hand-drawn greeting card of a dog every day for the month of June. Enjoyed it, so I have continued into July. My plan is to sell these greeting cards and give 10% of the retail sales price to  Humane Society London & Middlesex. As of yesterday, I have completed 35 original cards and will do today's  #dailydog shortly.

Mini HOme Portraits

1/17/2021

 
My normal size home portrait is approximately 4 x 6 inches, matted to 8 x 10 inches, which is small. But these are even smaller and I am calling them my "mini" home portraits. They are approximately 2 x 4 inches, matted to 5 x 7 inches. Based on the size they are much more simplified than a regular home portrait. 
The Ontario COVID-19 "stay at home" order, which started January 14, 2021 is giving me more time to try new things. I am still going to work but evenings and weekends I am doing more artwork and enjoying this time very much! At home by myself in the studio, the joy of being an introvert. 
Another benefit: using up small pieces of paper and matt board.

Another F#@king Pillow

12/28/2020

 
It does not match the couch, but it makes a statement.
Same as first one... a little feminine Victoria era craft with masculine fabric, add a little crazy quilt, to reflect the year we are having. Sometimes that is the only phrase that will get the point across.

Next ...
I still have old denim pieces left, I see another project on the horizon.
Its a great way to reuse and recycle old fabric. 
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Creative Project #2

12/19/2020

 
Take a traditional Victorian era, feminine craft like embroidery, and use a masculine working class fabric like denim, and get creative.
A little embroidery, a little recycled fabric and stuffing, a little sewing, and we have a pillow. 
This maybe a very offensive word for some people. But I think... sometimes it's the only word that really says what you want to say!
Enjoyed doing this one, so I am working on another one. It does take a long time to do all that embroidery, but its satisfying, mindless evening pass-time, while its dark and cold outside this time of year.
Only downfall, Buddy the golden retriever seems to think its for him and wants to play with it. He has a habit of destroying stuffed things he plays with. Put it where he will not get it!
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Other Creative Projects

12/4/2020

 
Recently read Let the Elephants Run by David Usher. Its about "reigniting and nurturing creativity in accessible and productive ways". These ideas and concepts are not new to me, but the book was a good reminder, to change it up and do different creative projects.
So, my first project was seasonal patio pots. One for the front door and one for the back door. Birch sticks from a friend, greenery from the garden and a little snow. Total cost was $0, and it really did not take very long to put together. And it was fun to do!
Next project ...
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