I've really been into playing with texture and textiles lately (hence the new banner). The wood texture under the title is from an old box that holds a stamp kit. It must have been used for some kind of department store signs, (a junk store find). The flower pattern is from a tablecloth that I got in a fabulous vintage textile shop in Creemore, (I actually used pieces of it in a large collage for the show).
I spent yesterday afternoon making a large batch of "Wild Grape Jelly" from grapes harvested on my friend's property in Beaver Valley. My hands were dyed purple after hours of picking, but the result is the most flavourful jelly you have ever tasted, (similar to black currant in taste).
Tonight we are off to a large bookstore to browse aimlessly and drink fancy expensive coffe. I'm treating myself. I am delighted to find out that my creative crisis yesterday has spawned a "time out" movement amongst many of you. May we all recharge happily (and without guilt) together!
Posted by kerismith at September 18, 2003 03:08 PMI have been stricken with illustration-envy! Your drawings are wonderful ('specially the toast!)!
Posted by: laura on September 23, 2003 01:16 PMI am so incredibly inspired by your writing and your art. I'm thrilled that you've set up a blog-- now I'll be checking for updates even more compuslively!
Posted by: Cordelia on September 21, 2003 12:18 PMLovely blog!
I love all your work, it always makes me feel so much better when tired by this busy world. Like today...
Posted by: emma on September 19, 2003 03:35 PMYou not only inspired me to go outside on the porch and listen to the birds with a cup of coffee and my trusy dogs at my feet, but also a inspired a creative burst with that gorgeous new banner! I too was wow-ed by it when I clicked to your page! Your art work is sheer delight!
Posted by: Michelle Abeyta on September 19, 2003 01:48 PMyour new header makes me long for autumn even more now!
Posted by: amanda on September 19, 2003 01:31 PMkeri, i clicked on the website address and when the new page appeared i sat back and went wow what a nice surprise. i really like it- the brown textured banner, the "simple things hold the secret", the girl with the broom, the toaster, the toast, the.....
Posted by: azura on September 19, 2003 07:27 AMLove the little toaster!
Posted by: Mary on September 19, 2003 06:26 AMlove the new header, textures as always from you, amaze me.
Posted by: stef on September 19, 2003 01:19 AMi love it! another job well done, amazing lady. xo.
Posted by: christine on September 18, 2003 08:13 PM