"Petal" digital manipulation, January 2014
Mixed Media, Textiles and Womens Clothing. Anti woke commentary on cancel culture. Femalist.
Saturday, 11 January 2014
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
I am here....
Sooo BUSY!!!
Just posting this so you know I'm still alive and creating.
Just posting this so you know I'm still alive and creating.
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| "I see the way you were' digital manipulation by Pearl Red Moon, Jan 7, 2014 |
Friday, 20 December 2013
All you need is wings
Hooray! last day at work then I have a couple of weeks off.
As ever, I'm trying to juggle a zillion creative projects. Still trying to build up the Boho Banjo stock to make a trip to Paddington Markets in January.
I've started to make a lovely mosiac benchtop in the bathroom, about a third of it completed. Doing that sort of fiddly collage is heavenly fun to me.
In between work, sewing and mosiacing (and because there is so much repeat crap on TV at this time of year) I whipped a little digital manipulation last night.....
..."All you need is wings" (and perhaps a dozen hands...?)
Rodney has me committed to stitching an annex we are making which attaches to the side of our van as we're going up to Queensland to camp out at the Woodford Folk Festival....a busy weekend coming up
As ever, I'm trying to juggle a zillion creative projects. Still trying to build up the Boho Banjo stock to make a trip to Paddington Markets in January.
I've started to make a lovely mosiac benchtop in the bathroom, about a third of it completed. Doing that sort of fiddly collage is heavenly fun to me.
In between work, sewing and mosiacing (and because there is so much repeat crap on TV at this time of year) I whipped a little digital manipulation last night.....
..."All you need is wings" (and perhaps a dozen hands...?)
Rodney has me committed to stitching an annex we are making which attaches to the side of our van as we're going up to Queensland to camp out at the Woodford Folk Festival....a busy weekend coming up
Sunday, 8 December 2013
at the HAN Xmas Market yesterday
Rodney and I set up the Boho Banjo marquee at the Hunter Arts Network (HAN) Christmas market in Civic Park, Newcastle yesterday. It was a glorious sunny day and the market was very well attended. There was a great selection of high quality arts and crafts on display. The HAN markets have a selection process for choosing traders for their superior quality of artisanship.
I had a fabulous day! Many thanks to all those who gave me positive, enthusiastic feedback and a big hug for all those who loved my garments so much they bought them! I came home feeling elated and with considerably less stock than was hung on the racks in the morning.
I sold so much stock yesterday I've decided to postpone going to Paddington Market, probably until January 2014. I'll need 10-14 days sewing full time just to catch up to the quantity of stock I started out with yesterday.
We decided to go ahead with our booking for Mosman Market, in Sydney, next Thursday evening, December 12th.
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Then Rodney will lock me into my little one woman sweatshop and not let me out until I've made at least another 20 items! (BTW, I call this a blissful confinement - not slavery!)
I had a fabulous day! Many thanks to all those who gave me positive, enthusiastic feedback and a big hug for all those who loved my garments so much they bought them! I came home feeling elated and with considerably less stock than was hung on the racks in the morning.
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| Boho Banjo marquee at HAN Market, Newcastle, December 7, 2013 |
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| observe our furry sales staff Oscar and Honey, lying down on the floor at the right, after an exhausting day charming the customers |
I sold so much stock yesterday I've decided to postpone going to Paddington Market, probably until January 2014. I'll need 10-14 days sewing full time just to catch up to the quantity of stock I started out with yesterday.
We decided to go ahead with our booking for Mosman Market, in Sydney, next Thursday evening, December 12th.
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Then Rodney will lock me into my little one woman sweatshop and not let me out until I've made at least another 20 items! (BTW, I call this a blissful confinement - not slavery!)
Friday, 6 December 2013
many successes!
Lots of good news lately....I applied for casual trading at several markets from Newcastle to Sydney.
I dont know whats up with the mob from The Olive Tree Markets, they are frankly bizarre to deal with. They called for applicants to attend their market three months ago and never acknowledged a single piece of the correspondence I've sent over months. I presume they got my application as they selected me as a finalist in their Xmas poster competition and that entry was sent to the same email address....???
Pleasingly, professional responses from all the others. Boho Banjo has been selected as a trader at Bondi, Mosman and now PADDINGTON!!! I'm so thrilled to be accepted there. Their selection process is rigid and sellers must prove they are genuine artisans (not manufacturers, importers or resellers). It is probably the best high quality art market to be represented in in Sydney. Rodney and I hope to make our first appearance there on Saturday 14th December. A day before that we will be at the Mosman Twilight Market 4pm-9pm on Thursday 12th.
I heard from USA artist Lesley Riley that the book she edited "Quotes Illustrated" will be on the market from December 6th - today. My work "The threads that run through" is in the book. With Rodneys help I'll put a link on the sidebar soon for those interested in checking it out or buying the book.
Last, but not least, the next issue of Downunder Textiles will publish a 2 page spread about the cloth cuffs I've recently been making, with references to my mixed media art.
I dont know whats up with the mob from The Olive Tree Markets, they are frankly bizarre to deal with. They called for applicants to attend their market three months ago and never acknowledged a single piece of the correspondence I've sent over months. I presume they got my application as they selected me as a finalist in their Xmas poster competition and that entry was sent to the same email address....???
Pleasingly, professional responses from all the others. Boho Banjo has been selected as a trader at Bondi, Mosman and now PADDINGTON!!! I'm so thrilled to be accepted there. Their selection process is rigid and sellers must prove they are genuine artisans (not manufacturers, importers or resellers). It is probably the best high quality art market to be represented in in Sydney. Rodney and I hope to make our first appearance there on Saturday 14th December. A day before that we will be at the Mosman Twilight Market 4pm-9pm on Thursday 12th.
I heard from USA artist Lesley Riley that the book she edited "Quotes Illustrated" will be on the market from December 6th - today. My work "The threads that run through" is in the book. With Rodneys help I'll put a link on the sidebar soon for those interested in checking it out or buying the book.
Last, but not least, the next issue of Downunder Textiles will publish a 2 page spread about the cloth cuffs I've recently been making, with references to my mixed media art.
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Win some, lose some,,,,
Newcastle City Council selected my digital image "Fly with Peace, Love, Goodwill" as one of the images they will be illuminating city buildings with from the 29th November through to Christmas! I'm really thrilled as I love making digital manipulations but often struggle with using Photoshop, so this is a huge affirmation.
Then shortly after hearing that delightful news I received a phone call from Paddington Market in Sydney. Paddington is renowned as possibly Sydneys most high end art and craft market and is notoriously difficult to get accepted into. An application I made about 6 years ago was rejected. A few weeks ago I girded my courage and put in another application to become a trader there.The phone call today was an invitation for an interview to show my wares....so I'm hoping and hoping they will find my Boho Banjo womenswear a desirable commodity to include in the market.....
Down Under Textiles magazine asked me to submit an item about my art so I've been busily writing that up all morning. I think it will come out in their January 2014 edition.
The only indifferent news I've had today is that the poster design submitted to Olive Tree Market wasn't selected as first, second or third placegetter.
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| Digital image by Pearl Red Moon, "Fly with Peace, Love, Goodwill" 2013 |
Then shortly after hearing that delightful news I received a phone call from Paddington Market in Sydney. Paddington is renowned as possibly Sydneys most high end art and craft market and is notoriously difficult to get accepted into. An application I made about 6 years ago was rejected. A few weeks ago I girded my courage and put in another application to become a trader there.The phone call today was an invitation for an interview to show my wares....so I'm hoping and hoping they will find my Boho Banjo womenswear a desirable commodity to include in the market.....
Down Under Textiles magazine asked me to submit an item about my art so I've been busily writing that up all morning. I think it will come out in their January 2014 edition.
The only indifferent news I've had today is that the poster design submitted to Olive Tree Market wasn't selected as first, second or third placegetter.
Sunday, 17 November 2013
weather ...or probably not...
Rodney and I drove the four hours to Sydney yesterday, planning to set up our marquee at Bondi Markets today. The weather forecast was looking dubious all week and the day has turned out worse than predicted. It is cold, windy and constant rain...so we will probably not unpack our woeful caravan to set up shop. Not only will patronage be significantly down at the market but theres the risk of getting the stock wet and damaged.
So we will try to make the most of the day while in the "big smoke" and have a drive around to check out some of the undercover markets.
This is a picture of another tunic dress I made recently. The fabric of the bodice is a hand block printed cotton voile from a vintage indian saree. The skirt is a polyester lace repurposed from skirt that I spent a lot of time appliqueing with raw edged strips of the cotton print. It has an irregular hemline. A picture of Frida Kahlo is the focal on the bodice. The garment is Australian size 14-16-18
So we will try to make the most of the day while in the "big smoke" and have a drive around to check out some of the undercover markets.
This is a picture of another tunic dress I made recently. The fabric of the bodice is a hand block printed cotton voile from a vintage indian saree. The skirt is a polyester lace repurposed from skirt that I spent a lot of time appliqueing with raw edged strips of the cotton print. It has an irregular hemline. A picture of Frida Kahlo is the focal on the bodice. The garment is Australian size 14-16-18
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| Tunic "The leafy shade" by Pearl Red Moon |
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| The bodice with image of Frida Kahlo |
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| A close up of raw edged printed cotton strips that are appliqued over the lace |
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
I'm a finalist!
whoop whoop!!!
The poster I submitted to the Olive Tree Market Christmas poster competition has been selected amongst the finalists.
Check out all the finalists and vote for your favourite - https://www.facebook.com/theolivetreemarket
The poster I submitted to the Olive Tree Market Christmas poster competition has been selected amongst the finalists.
Check out all the finalists and vote for your favourite - https://www.facebook.com/theolivetreemarket
new cuffs
New cuffs made a couple of days ago
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| Mixed media cuffs by Pearl Red Moon, 2013, opened out |
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| Mixed media cuffs, by Pearl Red Moon, 2013, standing upright |
The cuff with the Frida Kahlo image is sold.
Rodney and I will be setting up the shop at Bondi Market, Sydney this weekend. The market at Bondi Primary School is every Sunday.
Sunday, 10 November 2013
adornments
I still haven't found time to photograph all the new clothes!
Then the last couple of days I got engrossed in making some wearable adornments. Below is a picture of a mixed media necklace. The lovely focal picture is a miniaturised version of one of Rodneys portraits - "Violet". The dangling motifs are hand embroidered as is the larger one above the picture of Violet. I've forgotten what the polished stones are the necklace is strung on.
Then I made three cloth cuffs.
In another week or 2 I'll open another section in my etsy shop for adornments. The cuff in the middle featuring the image of Frida Kahlo has already been sold. The other cuffs are $55 each. The necklace is $95.00
Then the last couple of days I got engrossed in making some wearable adornments. Below is a picture of a mixed media necklace. The lovely focal picture is a miniaturised version of one of Rodneys portraits - "Violet". The dangling motifs are hand embroidered as is the larger one above the picture of Violet. I've forgotten what the polished stones are the necklace is strung on.
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| mixed media necklace by Pearl Red Moon with face by Rodney Swansborough |
Then I made three cloth cuffs.
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| Cuffs standing upright |
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| 3 cloth and mixed media cuffs by Pearl Red Moon, 2013 |
In another week or 2 I'll open another section in my etsy shop for adornments. The cuff in the middle featuring the image of Frida Kahlo has already been sold. The other cuffs are $55 each. The necklace is $95.00
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