Windfall Fine Art & Handcraft Market, Antigonish, NS

Yikes!!!! It's been awhile since I posted here. Where does the time go.
Two weekends ago, my daughter and I attended Windfall Fine Art and Handcraft Market (a juried show) in Antigonish. Lots of lovely art and craft on display. This two day event was well attended. The set-up reminded me of the Craft Council of Nl Christmas Craft Fairs that I attended over the years.

New display and banner

Jill setting up her part of the 15 x 5 foot booth

New Shimmer display spinner

On that note, this weekend will be the 2nd anniversary of our move to Nova Scotia!  The trees are putting on quite a display of colours. Of all the photos I've taken yesterday and today, I think this one is my favorite:

•  Autumn Quilts on Pinterest HERE,  HERE,
• Free patterns for Fall 
• More free Autumn patterns HERE    
• Autumn Inspiration  

 Enjoy!!

Making Waves

Last evening was the opening of my daughter, Jill Cooper's, art exhibit at the DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

Making Waves - Jill's Artist Statement 

 I grew up on the edge of a fierce ocean. A turbulent, gobble you up in its cold expanse, ocean. Even with their dangers, these rough waters would sparkle, dance in the sun, and entice my 10 year-old self to join them barefoot on the rocky shore, despite the way it instantly numbed my feet from cold, even in the peak of summer. I couldn't stay away.

I'd perch on the shore with my notebooks, filled with cartoon sketches of my versions of Betty and Veronica, my head filled with National Geographic  Articles, and my ocean horizon spoke of possibilities; escape, change, and adventure. A windy, undulating expanse that led to new worlds far away from out tiny fishing village. I found freedom in the sea foam.

It was at the intersection of stone, sea, and sky that the seeds of my obsession to capture waves and women were planted. For me, seeing the connection between women and water was as clear as a blue sky. It's no surprise that these experiences led me to paint a series that reveals their spirits.

Bright and strong. Deep and powerful. Wild and unrelenting. Beautiful and mighty.

Are these features the water or the women? Both, of course.

There is something magical about blending paint so that it captures the translucent aqua of the sun streaked waves, a perfect glint in the eye of a woman who's gaze speaks volumes, and reveals the same energy shining forth from each of them. More than once, while creating this series of amazing women and natural beauty, I've felt the resonance between the two and it has deepened my gratitude for both, while filling me with excitement for the future. Just like those days as a barefoot girl standing in front of an endless ocean.

We are very proud of you, Jill!

Shorelines and Sundaes

Last evening, my daughter, Jill, had a showing of new work in Mahone Bay, NS. Shorelines and Sundaes was an Art and Ice Cream Pairing at Get The Scoop. A very unique flavor was created to compliment Jill's 'delectable' art. It was delicious! I understand some very nice liquor was used to soak the cherries.

Have a peek at the new pieces:

 

Beach Babes

Brisk Wave

Charging Crescent

Swimsuit Pool

You will find Jill's previous show of art pieces HERE.

Clouds and Cream: an Art Show

My daughter, Jill's art show, Clouds and Cream, opened this evening in Mahone Bay at Get the Scoop! A special ice cream flavor was created just for the show. It was made from a combination of mandarin oranges, marshmallow, and a liquor from the Caribbean. Delicious!!!! Thanks, Lisa (owner and ice cream maker)

Here are the eight new pieces: Blueberry Truffle, Carmel Curl, Cloud Berry, Dreamsickle Drizzle, Mango Sherbet, Maritime Mist, Moon Mint and Vanilla Parfait. Aren't the names delightful! Thanks go to Jill's husband, Jude, for thinking up most of the names.

If you are interested in having one of these original art pieces, you can contact Jill. There are also prints available.

Blueberry Truffle

Carmel Curl (sun shining causing a shadow)

Cloud Berry

Dreamsickle Drizzle

Mango Sherbet

Maritime Mist

Moon Mint

Vanilla Parfait

Get The Scoop

Today, my daughter, Jill, and I took a trek to Mahone Bay. Twelve of Jill's curated pieces are gracing the walls of Get The Scoop. This Ice cream shop has the best homemade ice cream in town and Jill's art work certainly livens up the place! There will be FREE ICE CREAM for everyone who buys a piece of her art. How sweet is that!

 

NEW to the shop is their Sweet Boutique - kitchen & cottage ware. They are also carrying the delectable Peace by Chocolate chocolates. AND of course, these delicious flavors of ice cream. The flavors change daily.

 

 

 Enjoy!

Links and More

Yesterday, I linked up with The Needle and Thread Network. It's a great place to see the work of some Canadian Quilters. I've been checking their blogs out and came across The Inquiring Quilter's list of linky parties. There are links for each day of the week. Worth a view!

A new shimmer has just been tested and looks good. More on that when it's stitched out. The Newfoundland Dog is on my machine at the moment. These, along with lots of other Shimmer Ornaments, are headed to The Rooms Gift Shop, St. John's, NL.

Since I don't have a photo of my work to share today, here's a 6" x 6" oil on paper that my daughter, Jill, completed today. I copied it from her Instagram shots (permissions granted, of course). She is giving this one away on her facebook page.

Pop-Up Gallery in Bridgewater

My daughter, Jill, was offered a gallery space from July 1st to the 8th in Bridgewater, NS. Here's her body of work:
I do like how the paintings show on the different wall colours!

Enjoy!

Standing Rock Series is her latest body of work

CBC Arts Instagram

I have to tell you, I'm a proud mom. My daughter's paintings, specifically 'Her Steady Horizon' series was featured on CBC Arts Instagram today. Needless to say, Jill has been excited over this promo of her work! We knew about this yesterday but had to wait until CBC contacted her toady before saying anything.

Congratulations, Jill

East Coast Living Magazine

My daughter, Jill, was very excited today. East Coast Living Magazine had been into KEW, Dartmouth, and took photos of her paintings and promoted them on their face book page and on Twitter. Their comment is below. (I copied it from Face Book so the links don't work)

To see more of JIll's work, please go to the link above. And don't forget to tell others to check out her art.






Enjoying this evocative painting by artist Jill Thirza Cooper titled "Escape Under Blue" at KEW in Dartmouth, N.S. A number of Jill's works are displayed there now. In May, KEW will be moving to new digs at St Joseph's Square in North End Halifax.

Her Steady Horizon

Jill T. Cooper, my daughter, finally finished Her Steady Horizon. This triptych depicts a woman's journey through the changing waters towards an unknown future.  You can see Jill's paintings at KEW, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Display at the Wholesale Show

This morning was the set-up for the Wholesale Show. Since I'm only using one arm, the complete set-up was left to my husband. It gave me some time to walk around and chat. He did a fantastic job! I think he will be kept on, as the old saying goes! There were lots of buyers this afternoon. It's open again tomorrow from 10 - 4.

This is also the evening of my daughter's art exhibit in Dartmouth, NS. Good luck, Jill!!

Her Steady Horizon

I'm doing a bit of shameless publicity today. As a proud mom of a very talented daughter, I'm allowed! It is written in the 'mom' book.

My artist daughter, Jill, is having a gallery opening this month at Kew, Dartmouth, NS. If you are in the area, it would be great if you could drop by to say hello. Maybe you could let others know about this event too. Tell her that her 'mom' sent you (grin)!

 

Eye Candy

Sometimes it nice to just look at other artists work, don't you think? I enjoy seeing what others are doing. You never know what might trigger an idea for a new project.

Not one to make excuses for what I do, I'm very proud to present my artist daughter, Jill Thirza Cooper. Have a look at her work and bio.

• Next are birds, beautiful embroidered / beaded birds made by Julia Gornia. Her work is exquisite.
• Embroidery by Kitaeva Irina. It's not in English but scroll through her posts. 
• Textile Art by Susan Teech 
• Embroidered Art by Rachel Wright
• Kate Barlow's Budgerigar - a gorgeous piece. 
• Adventures Textiles by Cecile Maraglia 
• Fiber Artist / Embroiderer, Eve Botelho 

 Enjoy!1
    

Instagram

Well, I finally got Instagram working on my phone, thanks to artist daughter, Jill! She clued me in to using hashtags and generally how to navigate around the site.

I'm just getting started with posting and hope to do so several times a week. You can find me at jcfibreart

Signs of early fall, taken last week on a walk