Journal
August 2010
9th August 2010 - Although a bit of a balancing act at the moment, whenever I do get some spare time I can't wait to get back up to the attic and enjoy being artistic and creative all over again. In fact it is quite a treat!
...This afternoon however, my four year old daughter decided that she should come up with me, (.. in her own words..) ".. Just to see what's actually going on up there!" This is not normally allowed however on this occasion she won me over, so off we went. I sat her at an easel with her own sheet of stretched paper and wooden board and I have to admit it was an entertaining experience for all especially when she almost immediately launched in to 'song' as she started her collage creation. ...And with a big pot of glue and a mass of coloured tissue papers surrounding her she was in her element!!
As enjoyable as it was, thankfully after a little while she decided she may be missing something more exciting downstairs with Daddy and her little brother, so I did eventually have quite a productive couple of hours at work.
I am currently working on a number of commisions along with some new work on paper and canvas in preparation for the forthcoming exhibitions and fairs.
I have just returned from a 'Teesdale Open Studios,' Meeting, where all the final ideas and plans are coming together. As well as the actual open studios week there will be an exhibtion at The Station in Richmond and also at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. I will update the website once all details have been confirmed.
If you would like a copy of the official Teesdale Open Studios/Artists Network Booklet once it becomes avalable just leave your details and I will arrange to send one out. Contact Victoria
Anyway wishing you a very happy summer and with that, I had now better get back to some work!!
...This afternoon however, my four year old daughter decided that she should come up with me, (.. in her own words..) ".. Just to see what's actually going on up there!" This is not normally allowed however on this occasion she won me over, so off we went. I sat her at an easel with her own sheet of stretched paper and wooden board and I have to admit it was an entertaining experience for all especially when she almost immediately launched in to 'song' as she started her collage creation. ...And with a big pot of glue and a mass of coloured tissue papers surrounding her she was in her element!!
As enjoyable as it was, thankfully after a little while she decided she may be missing something more exciting downstairs with Daddy and her little brother, so I did eventually have quite a productive couple of hours at work.
I am currently working on a number of commisions along with some new work on paper and canvas in preparation for the forthcoming exhibitions and fairs.
I have just returned from a 'Teesdale Open Studios,' Meeting, where all the final ideas and plans are coming together. As well as the actual open studios week there will be an exhibtion at The Station in Richmond and also at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. I will update the website once all details have been confirmed.
If you would like a copy of the official Teesdale Open Studios/Artists Network Booklet once it becomes avalable just leave your details and I will arrange to send one out. Contact Victoria
Anyway wishing you a very happy summer and with that, I had now better get back to some work!!