Sunday, 9 April 2017

And the "Other"

Here are some of the 'other' things that I have been doing!

I decided to make a sign or 'banner' for the Trade Show at the end of April; something I can hang behind the table or on the front.
A few years ago I got a roll of some linen type fabric at a garage sale and haven't known what to use it for but it worked well for this sign. I think this should stand out! I also made some place-mats and hot pads using the same fabric and the same colours. Who knows what I will come up with for the rest of the material.

I am sharing a space at the Trade Show with another artist, Lesley McLeish. Lesley has been turning her lovely paintings into fabric and you can see her work here: Wildflower Fabrics.  Her husband will also be there with his interesting boxes and storage ideas.  I hope the show will be successful for all of  us.

The other day I got 2 more postcards from the Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap. I found both of these very hard to photograph effectively - one was so shiny and the other so intricate that the detail got a bit lost.
This card is from Mikki Raub a potter, painter and crafter from Colorado. Mikki sells her work through an Etsy shop - Freelance by Design so pop over and take a look!

This card was from Christine Barker whose story and works can be found at Freehand Impressions.

Christine added a super quote from Auguste Rodin on the back of her card.

"Art is contemplation. It is the pleasure of the mind which searches into nature and which there divines the spirit of which Nature herself is animated."

The LYA swap is almost over. All of the participants will get a card from the organizer, Kat Sloma, and then we are to participate in a blog hop of some kind. I just hope the blog hop is easier to do that the instructions indicated - I am not adept at computer terminology and need visuals - lol! There will also be a video featuring a number of the cards that have been circulated around the world. I am looking forward to everything!

That's it for the 'other', now it is on to the 'next'. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!.


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  1. Joan Tavolott10 April 2017 at 17:36

    Nice sign. It should attract people! Wishing you both good luck at the show.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery10 April 2017 at 18:45

      Thanks Joan - I will be keeping my fingers crossed.

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  2. Sheila10 April 2017 at 21:48

    You can do it Kat. If you do the 30 in 30, you can, I am sure of it. If you need help though, let me know :) Best of luck to you all! Your sign looks great :)

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    1. Mellowood Gallery10 April 2017 at 23:15

      Thanks Sheila for everything. BTW I had planned on asking you if I get into trouble with the blog hop - lol. Have a good night!

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  3. Nelvia12 April 2017 at 02:31

    I just adore your creative mind and the sign is another super inspiration, it should do the job. Then you took it one step farther - how nice to incorporate art into everyday things. Sure missed the boat on the postcards and will have to watch for it as you guys got some of the best cards and quotes. Got to get back to those quotes as they are inspiring too.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery12 April 2017 at 08:50

      Thank you so much Nelvia -from me and my creative mind - lol. In this case the creative came from figuring I could make something or buy something which is no contest for me. The LYA postcard swap has been really interesting and next year I will have to get some good quotes to add to my cards as they add a special touch. Have a great day.

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  4. Win Dinn, Artist13 April 2017 at 08:26

    What a great sign, Val - that's going to be a real attraction! Love it that you're doing and enjoying the postcard swap so much. I love trading with other artists; it's such a treat to get art mail!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery13 April 2017 at 09:12

      Thanks Win. the sign isn't big but I think it will do the job - definitely one of a kind! The postcard swap has been great and I like the FB group page where you can see so many other cards too. Have a great day.

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