Murrurundi art workshops

2 weeks ago we had the pleasure of hosting Australian artist Tricia Reust to teach a multi media workshop in Murrurundi. 12 students attended the 2 day class and enjoyed the tuition immensely. Not only is Tricia a greatly accomplished artist but she is also an excellent teacher.

I did 2 works...untitled, 90x90cm

And the second was an interpretation of my digital image "She Glows", 90x90cm

Murrurundi Arts Council is sponsoring another workshop on the weekend of May 17-18th with printmaker Sandra Pearce. See some of Sandras art at www.sandrapearce.com.au. Rodney and I will be doing this one too and we invite all others who would like to join to book now by contacting Love at 0431398833. The cost is a very modest $120 for the 2 days.

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Viva Frida

Entertaining myself with more digital manipulations this evening. Starting image was this photo of Frida Kahlo....

Original photo of Frida Kahlo I used as basis of manipulations

Below are the three versions I created, in order....

Frida with magenta birds

Frida with embroideries

Frida in mexican cape

Sunflower dayz

This Sunflower self seeded in our garden from seed we put out to feed the wild parrots. I had a feeling it wasn't a weed so Rodney and I carefully avoided pulling it out when it first appeared.

After slogging away for about 6 weeks in all the "spare" time I could muster around work I've finally accumulated enough clothing stock to make a trip worthwhile to Paddington Markets in Sydney. If we can get in as casual stallholders we plan to be there for the Australia Day weekend, January 25th. Will put up some pictures of my latest art to wear creations over the next few days.

On my Pinterest pages I've been following the progress of the developing hobby of "Zentangle" art. I made this illustration inspired by it

"Anna Zentangle"

I'll use this image to embellish some of my garments

Petal

"Petal" digital manipulation, January 2014

I am here....

Sooo BUSY!!!

Just posting this so you know I'm still alive and creating.

"I see the way you were'  digital manipulation by Pearl Red Moon, Jan 7, 2014

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

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.

Boho Banjo marquee at HAN Market, Newcastle, December 7, 2013

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!)

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.

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.

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.