Stolen time is just delicious...

...and I managed a few quick sessions this week.  I've created two more embroidery thread baskets 

and love the wild shapes.

I'm amused by how different they look while in process - messy, gloopy and out of control!

I finished an 10" x 8" collage, as yet untitled (got any ideas?), 

and noticed a circle cut overlaying a painting in progress in much the same colours.  Funny how things can strike an artist, isn't it?  I really liked the way this looks and may turn it into a mini card.

I'm on deck for a child's birthday party this week, and given that I've not done this in some 30+ years, I've been enjoying the experience.  My granddaughter turns five and her other gran is bringing her and her brother here to celebrate.  I had so much fun putting things together - food, gifts, and goody boxes.  I loved the boxes so much I may go back to the Dollar Store a purchase a couple for myself.  🤣

I think they'd be perfect for just about any small collection, don't you?

Wishing you a wonderfully colourful and creative week - may you celebrate like a five-year-old at her own birthday party!  💗

The studio saga continues...

 ...as I hop from one project to another.  I've done some more work on the manganese/hansa collection of papers,

overlaying some of the tissue prints onto less-than-interesting ones, 

adding painted dryer sheet overlays to one of the circle pieces,

and painted cheesecloth over another.  They look more interesting now, don't they?

I had a quick mini gel-printing session with leaves from an Easter bouquet, and while the prints weren't stellar, I was struck by the paint-covered leaves in turquoise and red.

I made another embroidery thread basket which will head up the lake to the owner of Barefoot Handweaving, where many of the threads came from initially.  I'm sure that Janet will smile at the use those threads have been put to. 

And just so you know that spring has officially arrived, I've added a couple of shots for you here.

From shrubbery to grasses, there is glorious colour everywhere (and yes, I do count dandelions in that category!).  

May your locale be as beautiful, and your colour-eyes be finely tuned to the glory!  

Easter week was a delight...

... as always.

While studio play was sparse, t I managed to get some pen and ink work done on some of the cool colour prints from last week's play.  Any year now, I may get to rip and tear the papers into collages.

It seems I went a wee bit overboard on the house-wrap-stencil circles, so I'll need to get really creative with them to ensure the repetition doesn't bore you all into deep, snoring sleep.  

I managed to get another two embroidery thread baskets done so none of the grandchildren would feel slighted over the holiday.

And we had a great time out with the youngest grandchild and his parents at the Kootenay Meadows Spring Turnout.   If you like to see joyous animals, this is an event to remember!  If you're in the area, it's a must-see.

Jer, Rochelle, Owen, and Grandpa John may look cold, but we all had the warmest hearts imaginable to see those cows so delighted.  From Easter-bunny hopping to playfights, full-out racing and many more shenignans, it's a joy-filled day!

Hope your Easter was just as happy as those cows!  💗💖🩷