tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88409757016580057912024-02-19T21:04:06.666+10:00Colour ConnectsRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-36536229460411611102024-02-19T08:29:00.002+10:002024-02-19T08:29:33.435+10:00Back to Blogging<p> After a hiatus which has gone on for longer than expected I am back to blogging. Life has been a bit busy. After having 6 months away from my Medical Scientist job, I decided to go back to work in November but not as a continuous shift worker but day shift only and working in Microbiology. This certainly kept me busy as well as running my Batik Fabrics Online store. Due to staffing issues, I am now required to be a continuous shift worker again, working night shifts and unfortunately my body cannot stand up to this, so am now once again taking leave which looks like it will be until I have no more leave to take. This leaves me with mixed feelings about quite a few issues. It will certainly give me more time for Batik Fabrics Online so am looking forward to developing it further if the current economic outlook lets me. <a href="https://batikfabrics.com.au/collections/arrivals-in-store">Batik Fabrics Online — Arrivals in Store</a> is where you can find my store. I have been busy adding new fabrics ordered 6 months ago. I am also in the process of setting up a blog for Batik Fabrics Online and have now added a pinterest account as well. </p><p>Currently I am in the WIRE program learning how to use ChatGPT in your business amongst other resources hoping this helps me become more resilient and can understand and use IT tools more effectively.</p><p> My own personal art journey has also slowed so am certainly looking forward to getting back on track with it. I have been working for months now on a piece for Tangled Threads upcoming exhibition in Wondai Gallery this year. Friday 23 February sees our Alchemy exhibit open in Chinchilla Gallery so I might pop along to have a look. </p><p>Family wise, we had a quiet Christmas, sharing the day with our 2 daughters, son in law and grandkids up at Agnes Water where they were holidaying for a week. Back through Bundaberg we stopped off for a family Boxing Day lunch where we had Dad and his siblings together for quite likely their last formal lunch together. He has since been moved into care as he can no longer live by himself even with daily visits from the nurses. This has been a struggle for us all, but it is improving.</p><p>Farm wise, it was getting pretty desperate during October with some stock losses (mainly due to dam bogging even though we have troughed most of Ivanhoe) and cows dying during calving so it was a huge relief to see the rain arrive late November. Our federal government needs throwing out of office for not removing the people in charge of our BOM Bureau of Meterology ( Manure) as it is nicknamed. These people do not know how to do weather forecasts and caused cattle prices to slump with their forecast of a severe el nino which didn't eventuate. We get more accurate long range predictions from AV Weather. We have used his knowledge for years now but we cannot control the cattle market when BOM gives out inaccurate information using computer models instead of doing correct data analysis of actual conditions. </p><p>I have included some photos of batik fabrics to show you the wide range of styles that batiks can be. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiti4T7hWCGC8Hxj_SFbFF_F3nh0WoJzHnvHKDE7zDyRmDpBWxPYyNovOtAGj5d45b22IYfolg0swAJCgRXBxKXINZ1ETpouobIxf3tTX6je99onRQE87T7qleSJbuXGDpcwN0b3SKodbXjiDy1rV6ogGyRF5j0nM3gFOw742uZjUgFQ_3BYZBmRR4vOTI/s3437/CAOY%20211%20RKAMD%2021094147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3437" data-original-width="2409" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiti4T7hWCGC8Hxj_SFbFF_F3nh0WoJzHnvHKDE7zDyRmDpBWxPYyNovOtAGj5d45b22IYfolg0swAJCgRXBxKXINZ1ETpouobIxf3tTX6je99onRQE87T7qleSJbuXGDpcwN0b3SKodbXjiDy1rV6ogGyRF5j0nM3gFOw742uZjUgFQ_3BYZBmRR4vOTI/s320/CAOY%20211%20RKAMD%2021094147.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UnuRchtrUxFACeiwoN7UM-i-j4wnC8Vfr7e-XKPlcsWKxudev_7dCZsq16XYHABP-3nYH2UM08JLY5VT8snlhylYcJcM0iyAsrMNfRAwRhrhWaCMPBXuSa5uAROrq88507fwyhaxsDaok9VOoGg6vAQr4IpM1Hs0Voh__d9KjfjmJMK7ADer1L6Ctec/s3437/CAB%20712%20RKAMD%202167271%202.75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3437" data-original-width="2409" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UnuRchtrUxFACeiwoN7UM-i-j4wnC8Vfr7e-XKPlcsWKxudev_7dCZsq16XYHABP-3nYH2UM08JLY5VT8snlhylYcJcM0iyAsrMNfRAwRhrhWaCMPBXuSa5uAROrq88507fwyhaxsDaok9VOoGg6vAQr4IpM1Hs0Voh__d9KjfjmJMK7ADer1L6Ctec/s320/CAB%20712%20RKAMD%202167271%202.75.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1opkcYmK8sCxHNODTeNWEGrKb7bzSC8IB9MXezyPH2DzDCojDZNzCigAbYXuIlMZcjJHy9V67wdOEF4c990Pq_iVjZPRGWQvpsnshTIQOqq3sm6LdawqeAErvEbV4H_EkEWIpVuqG-HykTCJ9Sg4r9M0_yjXVDgbkUpHWxqn07zG3JPx7Nw9_ohP88c/s3437/BB-80631-68%20Multi%206.9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3437" data-original-width="2409" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1opkcYmK8sCxHNODTeNWEGrKb7bzSC8IB9MXezyPH2DzDCojDZNzCigAbYXuIlMZcjJHy9V67wdOEF4c990Pq_iVjZPRGWQvpsnshTIQOqq3sm6LdawqeAErvEbV4H_EkEWIpVuqG-HykTCJ9Sg4r9M0_yjXVDgbkUpHWxqn07zG3JPx7Nw9_ohP88c/s320/BB-80631-68%20Multi%206.9.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYAzLgK3dMUucEh9E4fcI63FrzBUqwiVAdwWkv4H62TjeJJrmJuj-C712qcqdm2P6TJmjanJ8NAtrrfexHmbwFhhTcwNVYASLAmZnnXXGbM9qD7b1oyz-IwcyNUGV8uViKWnUEle-8ubgltFfjCJxf5JbahYbVSmp4Z5w7XJ0hpC4m9Owb6SRdrLdFVg/s3437/BB%20CMB%2083038-24%20lipstick%20Red%207%200124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3437" data-original-width="2479" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYAzLgK3dMUucEh9E4fcI63FrzBUqwiVAdwWkv4H62TjeJJrmJuj-C712qcqdm2P6TJmjanJ8NAtrrfexHmbwFhhTcwNVYASLAmZnnXXGbM9qD7b1oyz-IwcyNUGV8uViKWnUEle-8ubgltFfjCJxf5JbahYbVSmp4Z5w7XJ0hpC4m9Owb6SRdrLdFVg/s320/BB%20CMB%2083038-24%20lipstick%20Red%207%200124.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have also done some hand dyeing of fabric, I did a short online course with Jane Dunnewold last October and now am nearly ready to do more. I have bought a gelli plate and am waiting for some paints to arrive so am hoping to soon have some fabrics coloured by me ready to use, either in my store or in my art projects, September is creeping up fast, will keep you informed of any progress.<p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-42646707902361572112023-06-01T12:02:00.000+10:002023-06-01T12:02:12.727+10:00Sad Last Days of Autumn 2023<p> Sad last days of autumn 2023, saw my family mourning the loss of our dearest Mum. She spent the last few years of her life in care. A short tribute to her vivacious spirit which kept her going when things went against her. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0j5-cGUTSUaCAdC8TF7pU_3KsvYZGQ97CYirCj5nTogUj_LK40cNl-bHu7WAv1pGcP5wlwQ7QL0xxdByYlCkId4Hb66D6NrMhQe-I9jBK0pCSEvo5cALx1cSFgt5mCF-Ch8EZbmrvLhkVl3YI5Uu7fxVAYOJrPBGu0m0skyn_xGCtgj_W9j987A2/s1080/Thelma-with-Freda.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0j5-cGUTSUaCAdC8TF7pU_3KsvYZGQ97CYirCj5nTogUj_LK40cNl-bHu7WAv1pGcP5wlwQ7QL0xxdByYlCkId4Hb66D6NrMhQe-I9jBK0pCSEvo5cALx1cSFgt5mCF-Ch8EZbmrvLhkVl3YI5Uu7fxVAYOJrPBGu0m0skyn_xGCtgj_W9j987A2/s320/Thelma-with-Freda.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With her pet dog Freda, who occasionally got to visit her.</div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pnnVs-EDfRwfXqOxu2SH_ayc0b4G0NyBymvNdVCiujNQkVCbymI9IMqTCEsHp8kjlbD05FFutsX7NojmtH4ihCXGglFpKSrrTKgo0tSLPQ2EWekei6sgCLYwwlMb-sJLUCI3HXquOPeFX71mOP8r5gxsUa6cIVGMPXf_SZ5q7lHPMKKA_r70Otwc/s4000/P1000701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2672" data-original-width="4000" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pnnVs-EDfRwfXqOxu2SH_ayc0b4G0NyBymvNdVCiujNQkVCbymI9IMqTCEsHp8kjlbD05FFutsX7NojmtH4ihCXGglFpKSrrTKgo0tSLPQ2EWekei6sgCLYwwlMb-sJLUCI3HXquOPeFX71mOP8r5gxsUa6cIVGMPXf_SZ5q7lHPMKKA_r70Otwc/s320/P1000701.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />On her last birthday in August 2022. We managed to wheel her down to her house for a morning tea on her veranda with friends.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXzkPEsBwMZqvHZlT_33_Tz9wEIq3zGhYxWH9DGZ381WQtfYLyysy_Biz4lxBZCjoCB6rO3VyiLYEvrlpU9qG0WMwVExeJVcsVKQr16lIkdx1KHXjxB_xKVXGyr7opOCRtzHmtPguc09se-ZAfscLXfEjfI8gc8oi9UesEZbWD3Q_eqzwjD5LLO_0/s2592/IMG_1001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="2592" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXzkPEsBwMZqvHZlT_33_Tz9wEIq3zGhYxWH9DGZ381WQtfYLyysy_Biz4lxBZCjoCB6rO3VyiLYEvrlpU9qG0WMwVExeJVcsVKQr16lIkdx1KHXjxB_xKVXGyr7opOCRtzHmtPguc09se-ZAfscLXfEjfI8gc8oi9UesEZbWD3Q_eqzwjD5LLO_0/s320/IMG_1001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A wild, chaotic photo after numerous attempts with half of her great grandchildren in 2016. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDjcOgLkzHL7cvJOxLRVKOQEyX0nf-ekQ8Vo_NGj8LrKfnv25H8lKJKWsjUVpAGQoFFvkff5J2mmXYxuoHLLW5lbFgqw4skxE4cuswjZ3OIqmNMzgD0APEJi1QxohlSZ56cCjqXc-6Ram3ZqHf82ZPFX28RopRBjdxN70jzhXaTcFaT4qn3BH-Vu0/s2592/IMG_3091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDjcOgLkzHL7cvJOxLRVKOQEyX0nf-ekQ8Vo_NGj8LrKfnv25H8lKJKWsjUVpAGQoFFvkff5J2mmXYxuoHLLW5lbFgqw4skxE4cuswjZ3OIqmNMzgD0APEJi1QxohlSZ56cCjqXc-6Ram3ZqHf82ZPFX28RopRBjdxN70jzhXaTcFaT4qn3BH-Vu0/s320/IMG_3091.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><p><br /></p>A small piece of my artwork which she admired and wanted to buy. So I gave it to her and it hung on her wall in her room until she passed away 2 weeks ago.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7blIJXnWq9EbZSAwhRyeBejusQllIQq_hKEoKwSTQlD41yhBR9e35xt561XIhZm5EVGSAgUaBbolZOouNMxQ3m-gCujiIKidqfpZQYs8_cNgw6N3Nx7IUI8wde6lxX8vtHlb7vwP6lWjW-vTEDYsOSgrPgJN09rPE-ocZX4tDB1iNa--l3L4-tPa/s2592/IMG_7020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7blIJXnWq9EbZSAwhRyeBejusQllIQq_hKEoKwSTQlD41yhBR9e35xt561XIhZm5EVGSAgUaBbolZOouNMxQ3m-gCujiIKidqfpZQYs8_cNgw6N3Nx7IUI8wde6lxX8vtHlb7vwP6lWjW-vTEDYsOSgrPgJN09rPE-ocZX4tDB1iNa--l3L4-tPa/s320/IMG_7020.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>A photo I took in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens of her favourite flower, the rose. This image was on her Frameo device which brought the world into her room. Love you Mum, RIP.<p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-9887562481215040082023-02-17T14:28:00.002+10:002023-02-17T14:28:46.479+10:00Whew! Time to Catch Up, Have a Break!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During last autumn, I was working on entries for the International Art Textile Biennale 2023. I could not show you my entries as I was waiting for the juried results. I was successful in getting one quilt selected. This one is currently on tour in the East Gippsland Art Gallery in Bairnsdale Victoria until March 18th, 2023. Then it goes to Emu Park Qld from April 15 - June 10 2023. Then off to Toowoomba from July 8- August 26 2023. Kyogle, Hobart, Darlinghurst, Geelong, then Fabrik Lobethal in South Australia are following dates finishing in July 2024.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtb9u0serIJLQsrWVjEUsncggIXiBboyKEBnCDSz5xlYnXdT5S4FM3VVy-fymWtc5tRDAdI3snF9xNbCUH4lJ1zroVegNia01TScuDad9HwivOMnCQiupq-VKmWbYkkOyCKK9lA0XpniofXESAjGC01SnltNpAo2vkyxIL6YPszHEQfFWd8xOFhVRM/s3586/Moving%20Forward%20to%20the%20Light.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3586" data-original-width="2076" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtb9u0serIJLQsrWVjEUsncggIXiBboyKEBnCDSz5xlYnXdT5S4FM3VVy-fymWtc5tRDAdI3snF9xNbCUH4lJ1zroVegNia01TScuDad9HwivOMnCQiupq-VKmWbYkkOyCKK9lA0XpniofXESAjGC01SnltNpAo2vkyxIL6YPszHEQfFWd8xOFhVRM/s320/Moving%20Forward%20to%20the%20Light.jpg" width="185" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the second one that I made. I will now have it in our Tangled Threads exhibit in Kingaroy in July 2023.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9OmTZygklyIAwdoIfCaSgPjy0vLlGeHHDSJUR7edbQNSdF--KcLJI5WNIeIKfX-HBVxc70TX3eQG1wA_7yCzdUzo3oaw1V1pOkGSuCtLantgdUxidwybAKjt07Lm_kk0e0aQzsYv9lPd1xtaOCrICThJrTtvKCvCA64bw139efVoJCKX31wqaWaZ/s3000/Wagner_The%20Levee%20-Will%20it%20Hold_work1.jpg%20%20brush%20final.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="1984" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9OmTZygklyIAwdoIfCaSgPjy0vLlGeHHDSJUR7edbQNSdF--KcLJI5WNIeIKfX-HBVxc70TX3eQG1wA_7yCzdUzo3oaw1V1pOkGSuCtLantgdUxidwybAKjt07Lm_kk0e0aQzsYv9lPd1xtaOCrICThJrTtvKCvCA64bw139efVoJCKX31wqaWaZ/s320/Wagner_The%20Levee%20-Will%20it%20Hold_work1.jpg%20%20brush%20final.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMmMPDt5GYybEhVAPCJNqZYDHVBEufprfmaU4UTFHAsQOwu91gDlXU2D-E9Qq79WvrMM2rIeJ_GHNvxZkrdngD4my2fZRKyMp5YZ8Zp-M113VOST48vuUJCNV8n7-uv4eI4bGWMfyDXHDsrMx50YkiFLtQTPZQr9MaZ19r4WAomwnKQ4Sl1quVT2Z/s2841/Art%20Textile%20Biennale%202023%20Caralogue.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2672" data-original-width="2841" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMmMPDt5GYybEhVAPCJNqZYDHVBEufprfmaU4UTFHAsQOwu91gDlXU2D-E9Qq79WvrMM2rIeJ_GHNvxZkrdngD4my2fZRKyMp5YZ8Zp-M113VOST48vuUJCNV8n7-uv4eI4bGWMfyDXHDsrMx50YkiFLtQTPZQr9MaZ19r4WAomwnKQ4Sl1quVT2Z/s320/Art%20Textile%20Biennale%202023%20Caralogue.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the book that is available with every piece documented and the Artist's statement. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fibrearts.net.au/biennale.html">International Art Textile Biennale | Fibre Arts AU</a> ,you can find out more information visiting the website. While you are there, consider looking at attending a Fibrearts school. I was supposed to be doing a workshop at April's school this year, but it got cancelled, so have transferred to one in September with Elizabeth Haigh- The essence of colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other big news is I bought a fabric business!. Last year, I was talking to Chrissy the owner of batikfabrics.com.au one day and half jokingly said " I could be interested in buying her business". Unfortunately for Chrissy her health deteriorated and she did have to sell and she approached me about it. I did give it some thought, and decided to purchase it, as a hobby business for my retirement from Pathology work. I have been learning SO MUCH MORE about the internet, online shopping and websites. So much time was spent physically moving fabrics, setting up a storage area and then waiting for go LIVE DAY in December. The first order came through about 5 hrs into the site going live. Which necessitated a panicked phone call to Chrissy about "what to do next?". I am happy to say I have now processed a few more orders and feel much more confident.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The worst part has been matching the website inventory with the physical inventory. I have set up an Excel spreadsheet for the physical inventory and dutifully am updating that as I do not want to keep counting about 4500 metres of fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are some examples of fabrics which I currently have and some new ones that I have added this past week. Not quite what the word batik sometimes brings to mind. I hope to be able to get back into hand dyeing more when I start an extended period of leave from work in April. Am hoping my September workshop will add to my skills in fabric colouring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawDwwqeN4mhInD2S7_io9KV5D1jMzlqTVnuj_MiDXrl0-YBg1MCEuLL4v0n5MliIGwZZV4ISNFSY15N3Wy_OG0wrbUldObZD-3KrtW6Y8imN8FfKDNmLV0YLZIT-tb3xXz7ItUhWSYxbjvAGbULU5Hx5xqgRJ8uclwAXb8ammEumrakM9dpimbjSB/s608/BATW%201350%204.1%20s.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="430" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawDwwqeN4mhInD2S7_io9KV5D1jMzlqTVnuj_MiDXrl0-YBg1MCEuLL4v0n5MliIGwZZV4ISNFSY15N3Wy_OG0wrbUldObZD-3KrtW6Y8imN8FfKDNmLV0YLZIT-tb3xXz7ItUhWSYxbjvAGbULU5Hx5xqgRJ8uclwAXb8ammEumrakM9dpimbjSB/s320/BATW%201350%204.1%20s.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwjx6-rYH5M0UHIW1rvYXbFFaVN9m3sZBLC6ytJoQyYdXflq1Hglg0RmPiDxwy-RDFD94XmYOBbw8ybGdwSWRf4IfGACw_Gh0gycsGpNb-92I8NGt-HkxbnWqR-WwkYp9zd2oi9KNFFwxxrgAfMCrOzowlkhC6Xe_7o9Df3UwKp35UD6iNnLCA0S5/s608/BADP%201404%204.1%20s.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="430" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwjx6-rYH5M0UHIW1rvYXbFFaVN9m3sZBLC6ytJoQyYdXflq1Hglg0RmPiDxwy-RDFD94XmYOBbw8ybGdwSWRf4IfGACw_Gh0gycsGpNb-92I8NGt-HkxbnWqR-WwkYp9zd2oi9KNFFwxxrgAfMCrOzowlkhC6Xe_7o9Df3UwKp35UD6iNnLCA0S5/s320/BADP%201404%204.1%20s.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhrgZV70n6_x-kxnBiS8RlKlC9DkUgd2VTySjNGBNbKMCir1OoX2Xu6bWt4HqtNJX_gDcEZjdW92rxQ5tMgtPfJrvwGKvBEmo3lnWJkFAy0Jm1qD4kLHFZ0spOsZxY1yxD9rnYgch2ylYBUk10H2hU3U_vksxWYBItIw4Btjy_cVTS2UcG71GIGVu/s479/1450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="475" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhrgZV70n6_x-kxnBiS8RlKlC9DkUgd2VTySjNGBNbKMCir1OoX2Xu6bWt4HqtNJX_gDcEZjdW92rxQ5tMgtPfJrvwGKvBEmo3lnWJkFAy0Jm1qD4kLHFZ0spOsZxY1yxD9rnYgch2ylYBUk10H2hU3U_vksxWYBItIw4Btjy_cVTS2UcG71GIGVu/s320/1450.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAn0hFcd7uNY6k2iuRxA4F-_iK_IrNeaAcaX142ejoPW4ONnY_pdXpd6MInN_6fPkNa5TuQkF1PMDqTK0S9F7NwqoVIws7tvoLcoOKrhuFF_Bfp77MYQzJYS5X5hvsEAX4HwlYLYOL_eYye7QEe3gixHWhkCeBWgcZX9zqUAcpD3C-F8DZDuEaiFe/s471/1507.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="471" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAn0hFcd7uNY6k2iuRxA4F-_iK_IrNeaAcaX142ejoPW4ONnY_pdXpd6MInN_6fPkNa5TuQkF1PMDqTK0S9F7NwqoVIws7tvoLcoOKrhuFF_Bfp77MYQzJYS5X5hvsEAX4HwlYLYOL_eYye7QEe3gixHWhkCeBWgcZX9zqUAcpD3C-F8DZDuEaiFe/s320/1507.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWU992-Cem7Ksccm4c8tCskzilSRkg7ijZoaHcZdPMJbcJvoVOTM2L299-bkSOvY5lC3X4Z8AoNKQ25L6vl9Uur9V5wK5g1Mp50oqbJRpH9gJUVKOhuqfI-NNzZ5HisMZbukEj5tWPNGMTJYjckjK8g88t_aN-pbDkYckGkxmjmNU1F4bJ4uuve4g/s487/1429.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="487" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWU992-Cem7Ksccm4c8tCskzilSRkg7ijZoaHcZdPMJbcJvoVOTM2L299-bkSOvY5lC3X4Z8AoNKQ25L6vl9Uur9V5wK5g1Mp50oqbJRpH9gJUVKOhuqfI-NNzZ5HisMZbukEj5tWPNGMTJYjckjK8g88t_aN-pbDkYckGkxmjmNU1F4bJ4uuve4g/s320/1429.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div>I am enjoying the time spent playing with fabric so far. The new Fire Range suits being used in Art Quilts, maybe I might regret only getting 1 set of the range. The designer is busy working on new ranges all of the time, so maybe there will be more like it soon. <a href="https://batikfabrics.com.au/collections/arrivals-in-store">Batik Fabrics Online — Arrivals in Store</a> this link will take you directly to the new arrivals collection on the website. I am trying to update this page at least once a fortnight. So much to learn! So little time for sewing for me, but I hope to sew again soon.<div>On a personal note: we both ( husband and I ) had birthdays recently. Our daughter shouted us a gift voucher for Packs n Pedals from Monto for a bicycle tour of the Barrimoon Tunnels at Kalpowar.</div><div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6fsD4BRz0AKoOd2kdn6a3GJcjtPse4ksjufuuQ6se-MccK15wWTIiSuYKcbsxLqG6tXJZ44lFymsLT3nlg9p_uFpaV2yDVOU9AULTpM2phFgtOUoxYHoTS8LCV9YDLVbuqTazsheG6cLrWx00XAQ7jC_UCLsfL1_nfb58-IrvjMXD6A-YbcV2fb9/s300/hogback-sleepers-300x289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="300" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6fsD4BRz0AKoOd2kdn6a3GJcjtPse4ksjufuuQ6se-MccK15wWTIiSuYKcbsxLqG6tXJZ44lFymsLT3nlg9p_uFpaV2yDVOU9AULTpM2phFgtOUoxYHoTS8LCV9YDLVbuqTazsheG6cLrWx00XAQ7jC_UCLsfL1_nfb58-IrvjMXD6A-YbcV2fb9/s1600/hogback-sleepers-300x289.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We spent a pleasant Saturday afternoon riding an e -bicycle through these tunnels and downhill to the bus pickup area. An evening meal at the Kalpowar Hall completed the evening. Worth it for the sights ( reminded up both of Mt Perry where we lived for many years) and the company. Don't think we will be buying a bike though. We are still waiting for a decent drop of rain for the farm, so here's hoping we get some soon. <p></p></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-84170754802413579392022-12-18T11:14:00.003+10:002022-12-18T11:15:24.417+10:00The week before Christmas!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXWx5iJpDIPeUjDEZOnWzz1Dj4THdhmLXNNxiqqcQxXhSG6WEwRMOGtRP2RhESM-Dqzxs1fcpP5LMOj3u2lpXX_aHROdgeO7PqnkGYuLOm0uKWH29cWUDWvQbUkVbjy8vICtAxWHgYD_XCCSLakwBKRJKBECAwbQtS-eb_0wBKSZF9KSymOTeXuv2/s4000/P1000790.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2672" data-original-width="4000" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXWx5iJpDIPeUjDEZOnWzz1Dj4THdhmLXNNxiqqcQxXhSG6WEwRMOGtRP2RhESM-Dqzxs1fcpP5LMOj3u2lpXX_aHROdgeO7PqnkGYuLOm0uKWH29cWUDWvQbUkVbjy8vICtAxWHgYD_XCCSLakwBKRJKBECAwbQtS-eb_0wBKSZF9KSymOTeXuv2/s320/P1000790.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Has been a rather busy 3 months, culminating in the lead up to Christmas. Every year it seems to get worse. Dealing with Covid the past 3 years, not only at work being busier with covid PCR tests but the impact it has had on letting our parents see their family. This week after 3 months of planning, we spent a wonderful day in the Park under some shady trees, spending time together as a large family group. Last year we had planned a Boxing Day event but covid lockdown of Mum's care facility meant No Go. Same thing happened at Easter time. We have been successful in wheeling Mum down the street to their house for a birthday celebration (mind you a week later they were back in a lockdown). The nurses have worked out how to get her in and out of a car, last week she went on a driving tour of the district. This week we managed to get her down the park getting her out of the car without their help. We had all 3 children plus spouses, all 8 grandchildren and all 4 partners, all 12 great grandchildren present for an early low key christmas celebration, a BBQ in the park for lunch. This photo is pretty special, 9 years down to 9 months is the age span for the great grand children. It actually was pretty easy to organise, but, with quite a few of us dealing with shiftwork rosters, you have to start early in the planning for such an event.<p></p><p>Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I will be back with some art and quilting news soon, got a stint of night shifts to work through first and it seems covid is still on the rise. Hopefully for not much longer.</p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-75881042886174882252022-08-20T12:05:00.001+10:002022-08-20T12:05:41.923+10:00More Winter Art<p></p>The Tangled Threads group selected Alchemy as the theme for our exhibit as part of the Winter Craft Festival in Kingaroy. I am undecided as to whether this was a great idea or not. Alchemy seemed to be an issue for some of us. I read about trying to make gold out of other elements. Trying to make the best of a bad situation. Trying to solve lots of issues with simple methods. I made two pieces to exhibit, this one is called "Is there Gold in There?"<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYXwKzcCowFIcleopXjeYkuNm4YFvUE4EnRQDN3CnTNMrAZ8z6VW5sHeqkTrvNoWe9gCf37qtRSrZ7yHARMT7gsxcYEh7UVDTo6Iv3TdJsyQTX255vAoZqYTimWPs2_0BRkuY0VmP7_RGCnQdk_hP7paO4zgjs48fnSKBETq8ny28Fkd6yGW9hR4O/s1904/Is%20There%20Gold%20in%20There%20File%20Photo%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1904" data-original-width="1417" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYXwKzcCowFIcleopXjeYkuNm4YFvUE4EnRQDN3CnTNMrAZ8z6VW5sHeqkTrvNoWe9gCf37qtRSrZ7yHARMT7gsxcYEh7UVDTo6Iv3TdJsyQTX255vAoZqYTimWPs2_0BRkuY0VmP7_RGCnQdk_hP7paO4zgjs48fnSKBETq8ny28Fkd6yGW9hR4O/s320/Is%20There%20Gold%20in%20There%20File%20Photo%202022.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a polyester piece with gold flecks, black felt and used this as an overlay over a strip pieced landscape. I did some hand stitching meandering throughout. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second piece is titled "Endlessly Searching"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A single piece of grunge fabric with 3 inserts overlaid with a vertical patterned batik fabric. I did extra vertical machine stitching in places.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmy71oC6MZoxqMx7Y_wz7WgeUIr5nvcJGayib45D6TOOYNi4LxzdspyAyqVeZwe_0lhFB_NzS0rjajGFczikMM_XqAGIORnOGFdG3BgfVXXDMnsHsnUcJSGEgJxEfk6ODDsg6a_Wlput9IJtVuWB-wRqXUhRB2SkK81foK_3TKk6N50uABXzEOFrw/s2540/Endlessly%20Searching%202%20File%20Photo%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="874" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmy71oC6MZoxqMx7Y_wz7WgeUIr5nvcJGayib45D6TOOYNi4LxzdspyAyqVeZwe_0lhFB_NzS0rjajGFczikMM_XqAGIORnOGFdG3BgfVXXDMnsHsnUcJSGEgJxEfk6ODDsg6a_Wlput9IJtVuWB-wRqXUhRB2SkK81foK_3TKk6N50uABXzEOFrw/s320/Endlessly%20Searching%202%20File%20Photo%202022.jpg" width="110" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During my work leave, I have been learning to use my camera better. I have struggled with focus, keeping the darn thing still when clicking the shutter button, trying to look through the viewfinder is better without glasses. It is annoying to have to keep putting the glasses on and off though. I think using the viewfinder is better than relying on the fold out screen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I had invested in a quilt stand previously, so I set up the lights, the stand and spent hours working out how to take slightly better photos. In the process I now have a decent ( or slightly better ) photo of each piece and they are now stored away. I also used the camera tripod and the self timer button to stop the jitters. I also managed to get Belinda's alcohol ink paintings framed and have kept one for our walls and returned to her the rest . I thought since I bought the yupo paper, inks and frames , I could keep one. She proudly showed them off when her guests turned up for her recent birthday celebrations. They are poster size and great to look at. We are encouraging her to pick up the brush and straw again and paint some more, but work and staff shortages keeps her busy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEH-0fqqP7U66QH8QswkOm_0DtWZssOTtFFyYZWVcqaniEr7z57tpxfD5DwWUV5ZU2tNUpC-p2R4QVO_5RwLcYjz9C6ctTM2kJIQHZNr_uKr6N8UrQnECV4NNJ_L1Uo85ylNWCAKSHU6awyjd7mWwbv53oCdh7BHeiWZOOlXSvzdu-cHhmbiE6lO60/s2798/Bindy%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2798" data-original-width="2068" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEH-0fqqP7U66QH8QswkOm_0DtWZssOTtFFyYZWVcqaniEr7z57tpxfD5DwWUV5ZU2tNUpC-p2R4QVO_5RwLcYjz9C6ctTM2kJIQHZNr_uKr6N8UrQnECV4NNJ_L1Uo85ylNWCAKSHU6awyjd7mWwbv53oCdh7BHeiWZOOlXSvzdu-cHhmbiE6lO60/s320/Bindy%201.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started this piece in July inspired by rocks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUQxSVA1tPFrVNPQ00cVxAm0UghUuWC47W-OtoZwkjQMm_cHL0XpjdHEsoQJpZnEAI6wZfAzsovPDbbxKHh8BOsUy6RqVVBz9AzHIsL4cuyU8UkggnxRpx47SnO1_H-bU-xjTOYIkglVDDG5VscYSLfN0sL8lN6_y5ceTaJCHGdIWZZ4l7PxiQdKn/s4032/New%20work%20July%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUQxSVA1tPFrVNPQ00cVxAm0UghUuWC47W-OtoZwkjQMm_cHL0XpjdHEsoQJpZnEAI6wZfAzsovPDbbxKHh8BOsUy6RqVVBz9AzHIsL4cuyU8UkggnxRpx47SnO1_H-bU-xjTOYIkglVDDG5VscYSLfN0sL8lN6_y5ceTaJCHGdIWZZ4l7PxiQdKn/s320/New%20work%20July%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a quick photo taken using the flash instead of my lights as they had been packed away. I have to start the quilting next. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Zx_cWDPEYVBBrB9tRGuGjakvEm08aSKdeNwWcD7zHDvpVaxrJBiUj7N0HrUnjDM2azQ4Q4ZwoxUCGON8lX2qS10zaYOsHG7RtWLzQqc0KW8avQCg2P4k1Kq-CfvzwmtuH4b3qKg01TxhTZwwUx6Xv1qmK8b2lvllLuATlPDeHABh_MLuV3RJy_xk/s4000/Working%20Piece%20August%202022.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Zx_cWDPEYVBBrB9tRGuGjakvEm08aSKdeNwWcD7zHDvpVaxrJBiUj7N0HrUnjDM2azQ4Q4ZwoxUCGON8lX2qS10zaYOsHG7RtWLzQqc0KW8avQCg2P4k1Kq-CfvzwmtuH4b3qKg01TxhTZwwUx6Xv1qmK8b2lvllLuATlPDeHABh_MLuV3RJy_xk/s320/Working%20Piece%20August%202022.JPG" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Working out, whether to overlay? Add some small strips? What next? I remembered the time spent on sewing an overlay for a recent commission which saw me, making 2 because the first one was not quite the best colour, I thought I have a Wacom cintiq HD13 drawing tablet sitting idle, so I have spent the past week re learning how to draw with it. This gives me an idea of maybe the next stage using an actual photo of the underlay. I have now managed to remember a bit of photoshop, as drawing in Word doesn't save the changes to the original photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QBTgawfLeFVbropSIZkggfpRR2bPQuz5_5zHBimXJmjkSIzM7_SPuefuys2FU61vdSDujMoBazHDnGY53jN30f16fJjbl9AiYx8LiQSwi8pvlO_Ig0Ai7Y9Ey1zexY82b4UxZfoTRivhQyWMLIuxzLgFVHt_TKSrpzxa8S6SZxJqRt0MR-Tdy0TB/s4000/Working%20Piece%20August%202022%20%20%20drawing%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QBTgawfLeFVbropSIZkggfpRR2bPQuz5_5zHBimXJmjkSIzM7_SPuefuys2FU61vdSDujMoBazHDnGY53jN30f16fJjbl9AiYx8LiQSwi8pvlO_Ig0Ai7Y9Ey1zexY82b4UxZfoTRivhQyWMLIuxzLgFVHt_TKSrpzxa8S6SZxJqRt0MR-Tdy0TB/s320/Working%20Piece%20August%202022%20%20%20drawing%201.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />An example of a possibility. I can change colour/size/shape and get an idea without wasting fabric and lots of time. I can also do this while away from home and a sewing machine.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Learning about my camera, I tried taking photos of the orchard welcoming spring ( a bit early). I managed to understand how changing the Aperture changes the Depth of Field and am happier with my skills. </div><div>Hoping that severe frosts don't come along and damage the stone fruit. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFykrwxjI1s76pldLfHLwIVgfzws48vIxRgZwMZ1hPH4iAIkybOTz603-15IWV9oNCo0aOW0jS_usUEQonAZup7qI387VvpbXYxg7lnH4YW56MVgfTgrAo8MRStE3k32KTkhE4Tx0lEY64cTd1rK2YqFwmED2s8g5wZI9Ho8ShmnkxXjozH-rZWVG/s4000/P1000671.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2672" data-original-width="4000" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFykrwxjI1s76pldLfHLwIVgfzws48vIxRgZwMZ1hPH4iAIkybOTz603-15IWV9oNCo0aOW0jS_usUEQonAZup7qI387VvpbXYxg7lnH4YW56MVgfTgrAo8MRStE3k32KTkhE4Tx0lEY64cTd1rK2YqFwmED2s8g5wZI9Ho8ShmnkxXjozH-rZWVG/s320/P1000671.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The plum trees in flower were an absolute delight, the bees were very busy. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfCxZg1sSew2ffSTZbxNCM_rGudOIdti2DhFQmhPU00lrTeJ0Fskg8KXVt_YAwuH-iXmqqbXezX5x1q49GPrtPzcJ6sSSuEUGoEuFtS17Q1Rv9b-NdgJ40J2e80GVzmHc8d5jFy053LgorljdY2ukZ1kN-A5kC0bjgCBrw0eLhVHp7JcH_vSfAmlw/s4000/P1000676.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2672" data-original-width="4000" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfCxZg1sSew2ffSTZbxNCM_rGudOIdti2DhFQmhPU00lrTeJ0Fskg8KXVt_YAwuH-iXmqqbXezX5x1q49GPrtPzcJ6sSSuEUGoEuFtS17Q1Rv9b-NdgJ40J2e80GVzmHc8d5jFy053LgorljdY2ukZ1kN-A5kC0bjgCBrw0eLhVHp7JcH_vSfAmlw/s320/P1000676.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The nets in the background are protecting the late mandarins from the birds. We are trying to be partly self sufficient in our fruit supply. The vegetable garden is back on the agenda, just waiting for some warmer weather, hopefully it is here soon. Spring is always an inspiring time of year for me, hopefully it is for you too.<br /> <p></p></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-77987236578034282142022-07-31T15:43:00.005+10:002022-07-31T15:43:38.998+10:00Winter Art <p> Our local Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery holds a Winter Craft Festival each year during June and July. As mentioned in my previous post, I was busy working towards this earlier this year. I sold 6 pieces of work, managing to speak with 2 of the buyers whilst I was present in the Gallery. One buyer purchased 3 pieces, I am blown away with that, and am happy that someone else obviously liked my work enough to purchase it, but also am surmising that they enjoyed their experiences when walking into the gallery to see all of the pieces there.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFM2ex483kOrk5v1uRMFbvDpGkJ2leQq350Ghv3JgsTXUjJ7Jt5V8xRNM8ZmJtHOa3VHH1PO3MqWHZkZol3Our7dt-UEYi8z9QgqBVq9evth69WkAUaN2BAnQxSb2K2rDXK7P1KcnibOBQbv8fSg_ofC7b60m2Q_qzg1jXUdJ8mBcPxj3bQdMRdd7/s3216/Tracks-%20Mundubbera%20May%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1828" data-original-width="3216" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFM2ex483kOrk5v1uRMFbvDpGkJ2leQq350Ghv3JgsTXUjJ7Jt5V8xRNM8ZmJtHOa3VHH1PO3MqWHZkZol3Our7dt-UEYi8z9QgqBVq9evth69WkAUaN2BAnQxSb2K2rDXK7P1KcnibOBQbv8fSg_ofC7b60m2Q_qzg1jXUdJ8mBcPxj3bQdMRdd7/s320/Tracks-%20Mundubbera%20May%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This piece is Tracks- Mundubbera, an abstract landscape of the rows of ripe citrus you can see from the southern entrance to the town Mundubbera. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdAL5Wirjdy7dmczewA9_TvZW0IF15KTU1BEhSE9793PMoaG8MsbHk2MDgiiuIGOO05wOkVa5TbOLZSjYPZLvXtKG8G7f91QVPJits1Wa1V0QWgZRdc97FvLN3V2c0ahVBzK6NH27mTjNtnY7J7EntpRhbjP5GdMMIOY2-53Ac_S2_ztTyNQk5EwJ/s2826/Tracks%20Pt%20Vernon%20May%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="2826" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdAL5Wirjdy7dmczewA9_TvZW0IF15KTU1BEhSE9793PMoaG8MsbHk2MDgiiuIGOO05wOkVa5TbOLZSjYPZLvXtKG8G7f91QVPJits1Wa1V0QWgZRdc97FvLN3V2c0ahVBzK6NH27mTjNtnY7J7EntpRhbjP5GdMMIOY2-53Ac_S2_ztTyNQk5EwJ/s320/Tracks%20Pt%20Vernon%20May%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This piece is Tracks- Pt Vernon, the beach where I spent my childhood holidays. Both of these pieces now have a new home. Thank you to the buyer, I hope you are enjoying your purchases.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FwyD1ImxmWBSmuLKQtXjXjJ5CdLkQEHy1wMnY4tKUj6NPBIfYVjtNRE9_WyZfhcK8zMFg7GRkyi6Snz5ntMaL1IcDSGeCksuZxlZYMY9MTbK0wLTrN7OLBP1PhSizdtpM3Hcb6mAaYrtEsV0MoBrnOqcWCVV9NawzgTHA9Zy4yUCbtsiEshaRojE/s2576/Anthills%20May%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1978" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FwyD1ImxmWBSmuLKQtXjXjJ5CdLkQEHy1wMnY4tKUj6NPBIfYVjtNRE9_WyZfhcK8zMFg7GRkyi6Snz5ntMaL1IcDSGeCksuZxlZYMY9MTbK0wLTrN7OLBP1PhSizdtpM3Hcb6mAaYrtEsV0MoBrnOqcWCVV9NawzgTHA9Zy4yUCbtsiEshaRojE/s320/Anthills%20May%202022.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This small piece- Anthills 1, sold on the opening night, where I had a good conversation with the buyer about this piece and also my artwork. Wonderful to be able to speak with a buyer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">June rolled into July, my exhibition came down, and the Tangled Threads Group's work went up. I had 2 pieces in there based on the theme Alchemy. I have shown photos of my main piece previously as this exhibit was delayed due to covid lockdowns. Last year we had The Road Untravelled in Kingaroy ( a year late).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Art wise, this year I have continued on with the Incubator and Mastermind program. I keep promising that I will blog more often but life, weather seems to interfere. I have been attempting to learn more photography skills but still there is room for improvement. My goal is to have a decent photo of each piece in my records.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started a new piece, a few weeks ago. A geological landscape, using organza in a different way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-ZS3qF4pkRWIb-H-cEZN2706fXaZfQHWwBu_IJbzddwhqzNGIUH05yRdFzYMrSeTVYUoUFCZ5_3uBl6IO9RNLUMQ_it4byeP33fh4uMPN7OD49A5MsiRuMcjMcJ_T74_XUqV4e5e1v-1Ispu2e2iffixrD1vcRxS9OV1OrJdHbtumTPRDH0rgPVi/s4032/New%20work%20July%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-ZS3qF4pkRWIb-H-cEZN2706fXaZfQHWwBu_IJbzddwhqzNGIUH05yRdFzYMrSeTVYUoUFCZ5_3uBl6IO9RNLUMQ_it4byeP33fh4uMPN7OD49A5MsiRuMcjMcJ_T74_XUqV4e5e1v-1Ispu2e2iffixrD1vcRxS9OV1OrJdHbtumTPRDH0rgPVi/s320/New%20work%20July%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One more month of winter for us, I have 2 new themes to work with for Tangled Threads next year. Spring always seems an inspirational season for me, so hopefully the ideas get a chance to happen. Over winter, for the house renovations I have been preparing for painting our bathroom. Patience with dodging round the yellow platform in the middle of the room is wearing a bit thin for the other household occupant, so maybe by Christmas, it might be out of the way. Will post a photo when it is completed, by then I might have made more art too! Will keep you all informed.</div><p></p></div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-1370882530224027142022-05-28T21:37:00.001+10:002022-05-28T21:37:57.183+10:00Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery June 2022<p> I have been quiet with blogging the last few months. I have been steadily working on an exhibition in a local gallery. I had decided to make an exhibit of 3 series of my textile art. This involves a bit more than just making a few more quilts. I have also been working on my Incubator and Mastermind program with Lisa Call hoping to grow as an artist, so been a bit busy. Having IT issues which necessitated a new laptop didn't help either. The exhibition is called SHUTTERS: Looking Out. I am trying to convey the images of landscapes that people trapped inside might see when looking out the window which usually has blinds or shutters for privacy. My mother is currently residing in aged care and this is her usual view, and then when covid-19 "trapped" people inside, my artwork ( to me) has taken on an increased relevance. </p><p>For the exhibition I decided to join the modern world and have a postcard made with a "'dreaded" QR code, yes, I can not see the need for signing in when the contact tracers are overwhelmed in a pandemic. This QR code takes an interested person to here, so hopefully they enjoy the experience and read more about my art.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbyevlxrXUUUjLT2KtqaOf6n8a1GpZKxb38qmP0qJjTSuvEBpF7SVJQPkXlaqkCiCkDvBMuqmiWjIcIXEiwE7F6hhefx31usg18GKx09TbywgAcLySWw3871wnamKbNEt1A3K3H_AvutlJgSPKNuRcjE0yyhqUiXDIPRo20P4vGoBPXjQAV0D8BzZ/s3840/Ruth's%20Postcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2652" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbyevlxrXUUUjLT2KtqaOf6n8a1GpZKxb38qmP0qJjTSuvEBpF7SVJQPkXlaqkCiCkDvBMuqmiWjIcIXEiwE7F6hhefx31usg18GKx09TbywgAcLySWw3871wnamKbNEt1A3K3H_AvutlJgSPKNuRcjE0yyhqUiXDIPRo20P4vGoBPXjQAV0D8BzZ/s320/Ruth's%20Postcard.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the back of the card are my contact details, so you can contact me directly if you manage to pick up a postcard by visiting the gallery or scan and visit and leave a comment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="781" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DskhRog53BdyiaCktVqXaQU_NiLq0r-JzI6-53vInUKMH12CjbQ3f9BZ3qBc3LXEAsTaXNnxJgLDeCk8ahYR3w6Aln8mS1nwuR1OJm0F-yRq5DQW_QyJTxeK2ICrM-JjTakTUjktjvYLhhLlAuRZ42MN5tYSqowFN_2Jzgj5RsnqOK8fNmLxqLZg/s320/Sunshine%20Glimpse%20April%202022.jpg" width="133" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I made a few new pieces for the Exhibit. Here are a few examples of the series. This piece is Yellow Glimpse. I have been adding layers and just wanted to make a bright hopefully cheery piece. I started this in December 2021 before Putin invaded Ukraine. I am sure many people will have their own interpretation about it now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vzKl8KLRFx5RoD6FMCx9SOJUjnJqCRbZxCBzz_q02LqY04hg4akwyMSkWSu2LGWd3ZO3NJBR9tNkpP0knE3C1reKRYv9xucAxVNt8y84-JaxAFBeHF8FWaf-rYSarLOI4idGHLFTK8AkDPN0DdmCuf0MVcC_ZbVloG1Obj0n-oFl3cWarYf7iraH/s3139/Jungle%20Tracks%20May%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3139" data-original-width="1522" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vzKl8KLRFx5RoD6FMCx9SOJUjnJqCRbZxCBzz_q02LqY04hg4akwyMSkWSu2LGWd3ZO3NJBR9tNkpP0knE3C1reKRYv9xucAxVNt8y84-JaxAFBeHF8FWaf-rYSarLOI4idGHLFTK8AkDPN0DdmCuf0MVcC_ZbVloG1Obj0n-oFl3cWarYf7iraH/s320/Jungle%20Tracks%20May%202022.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This piece is from the Tracks - Road Untravelled series. Jungle Eyes. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0V1mrFU6V_DC1WxoxTqzdrpi3_n-5Neo_CqpbMhyfuKgmk-RxKV8Pca1OBXk5n12-jrHl6cmpTKpL5z2H530v_wujywscC_OmL-bN2ySh0NBhNmIwOfdQViYzb1ptnUEXLiRUPP_5gRvrn4X_4Q3OOyv1erA6SleXPnmLi6gsficJpiFihxbg-Be/s2947/Drought%20May%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2947" data-original-width="2410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0V1mrFU6V_DC1WxoxTqzdrpi3_n-5Neo_CqpbMhyfuKgmk-RxKV8Pca1OBXk5n12-jrHl6cmpTKpL5z2H530v_wujywscC_OmL-bN2ySh0NBhNmIwOfdQViYzb1ptnUEXLiRUPP_5gRvrn4X_4Q3OOyv1erA6SleXPnmLi6gsficJpiFihxbg-Be/s320/Drought%20May%202022.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a familiar one, Drought from the Landscape series.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuBfzokc27BYl70FeY4jPdauq8O0k4qP0jYx4hHhNRDwyrUwIM_Tg-UPw9QW_P6MKQcRnr3loxckhGComQaPoGYSQQZEA_eaGcmiKo0fdf7bR_JdJ6WQMTs15sjY22-iAJif-EwTg1i042A_7A-zwzkaoNcbUs4pm8C_NE2M5O5GJYPSw_e2wF-SR/s3624/Detritus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3624" data-original-width="2528" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuBfzokc27BYl70FeY4jPdauq8O0k4qP0jYx4hHhNRDwyrUwIM_Tg-UPw9QW_P6MKQcRnr3loxckhGComQaPoGYSQQZEA_eaGcmiKo0fdf7bR_JdJ6WQMTs15sjY22-iAJif-EwTg1i042A_7A-zwzkaoNcbUs4pm8C_NE2M5O5GJYPSw_e2wF-SR/s320/Detritus.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is Remnants- Detritus from the landscape series when Tangled Threads had remnants as their theme. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKeDfUYBsnu8eqdNlwmNlwGLUtDy4QAvUZp-Ha0OaKFbfza9Wuv5wY5jb0oKNf57ECSVpyL3quyLraiZGGn3uleltEQbsbLXSSrkoLo3WWuf-F4QkOcyGXKAnhYA7m7ERp6MUd39evadFAv91FMr1Xdg7g8PRP5LoSqzwWre3GRp-ScB0DBYmuoSV/s2886/Coral%204%20May%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2164" data-original-width="2886" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKeDfUYBsnu8eqdNlwmNlwGLUtDy4QAvUZp-Ha0OaKFbfza9Wuv5wY5jb0oKNf57ECSVpyL3quyLraiZGGn3uleltEQbsbLXSSrkoLo3WWuf-F4QkOcyGXKAnhYA7m7ERp6MUd39evadFAv91FMr1Xdg7g8PRP5LoSqzwWre3GRp-ScB0DBYmuoSV/s320/Coral%204%20May%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are from a series designed for this exhibition. I was inspired on a now not so daily walk through our paddocks, when I saw a busted anthill on the road. I think our bobcat blade had partially destroyed it when it was racing down the track one morning. I saw the openness of the inside structures and thought WOW! Shocking for the tenants, because they had to rebuild which they had already started to do. I thought about the similarity to coral. I decided to make 6 small pieces using a holey overlay technique over my strip pieced landscapes. Some overlays are batiks, some are organza, some stitching using 12 wt polyester thread, no longer am I scared of people seeing my stitching. Some holes have been created with a fine tipped soldering iron on crystal organza. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyQwIyLXFRpUDI2CsP5QeEcU4r3AhZFpHC8MDNXbEgIcL9gjksZFD6dKdi93SvwRDS9H8xsHY1nSeRoUZ_86ijCHxCn-UyT2LaKTpTW_WupTfDoS_Zkb-cr_lUXo7K3ZM7skHrdxSFUdpHIueMewA1C-kDtGyNU3NuOY6GWH_JMAxxAmb-pAgfcsR/s2899/Coral%203%20May%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2899" data-original-width="2098" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyQwIyLXFRpUDI2CsP5QeEcU4r3AhZFpHC8MDNXbEgIcL9gjksZFD6dKdi93SvwRDS9H8xsHY1nSeRoUZ_86ijCHxCn-UyT2LaKTpTW_WupTfDoS_Zkb-cr_lUXo7K3ZM7skHrdxSFUdpHIueMewA1C-kDtGyNU3NuOY6GWH_JMAxxAmb-pAgfcsR/s320/Coral%203%20May%202022.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think there may be more to come in this series. After spending the last few months, working on it, I will wait to see where it takes me next.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SfE3zSxFQ0d6POVHVpbAbATcChpNu-A5U4FU1Mg16B70EpyUWEU1DXIai-m6V7iAgHh_P795rmpTk1E34h98tH2JvcXxxjfSB_ewmYMr6s8saJAlbU5tKXNIbrqrE7fDjN89GUMRwXU-tgpY9xr8c3up7tCcVEMXIQzMuR1SCvAsP4nxZ5oPff8A/s2898/Coral%201%20May%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2038" data-original-width="2898" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SfE3zSxFQ0d6POVHVpbAbATcChpNu-A5U4FU1Mg16B70EpyUWEU1DXIai-m6V7iAgHh_P795rmpTk1E34h98tH2JvcXxxjfSB_ewmYMr6s8saJAlbU5tKXNIbrqrE7fDjN89GUMRwXU-tgpY9xr8c3up7tCcVEMXIQzMuR1SCvAsP4nxZ5oPff8A/s320/Coral%201%20May%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This bright one was the first, the pink one is the current last. Am thinking of combining the crystal organza with the solid overlay in a few more pieces when time allows.<p></p><p>Family wise, we had the birth of a seventh grandchild in late March. Exciting and eventful, we welcomed a little boy into the family. All are doing well now. </p><p>Australia wise, we had our triennial election for our government. Seems like we are becoming a more divided nation with heaps of nastiness. With our preferential system of voting, we have ended up with a Prime Minister who nearly 70% of the population don't want and he ends up with the top job. Wait and see what happens I suppose. Was interesting to read today, his pet dog now has his own twitter account. Maybe I need to modernise and get one too, so I can waste more time reading all his news. </p><p>I think I have enough time constraints keeping up with my selected activities. Hoping for more spare time shortly, particularly with winter approaching. I also have my Tangled Threads group exhibit in July to complete yet. The Quilt Trail is on July 23/24 so have to help with that. Hope some of you can get to see my art there.</p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-3542343968812153422022-02-21T17:03:00.004+10:002022-02-21T17:55:17.021+10:00Where did Spring and Summer Go?<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p>Where did Spring and Summer disappear to? I did promise regular blogging. That kind of disappeared into a fog. A fog of grief, anger and lethargy. A few factors involved. The sudden death of my mother in law and the circumstances around that and the farewell for her, seemed to carry over for awhile. The impacts of vaccine discussions, mandates about who can do what and how, every time you are brave enough to turn on a TV. I also had to have further vaccines to be allowed to work. This also added to the lethargy, to the extent that I can fully understand why more people are saying No. </p><p>Summer did bring some rewards. We managed to beat the drought, fruit flies, birds and dogs ( yes working dogs love fruit) and were rewarded with some fruit to eat and bottle.</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUhbvFx-n7JUKeCNLpazmm3-vsD0j25zKAmSu7dlogNMJaJcBOUk6lt_oV_vN9q_DWzXRfla6oUpRuhPr6BpaUhKdjEPrM6GIpLG4kM-SeJYdAfk1CGIlMBhr5qJktrBkCK3G0OHhCIddE0kEgDIecazHDyFz70U_q15SWSYE5xWk5vI8ddYcScSYM=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUhbvFx-n7JUKeCNLpazmm3-vsD0j25zKAmSu7dlogNMJaJcBOUk6lt_oV_vN9q_DWzXRfla6oUpRuhPr6BpaUhKdjEPrM6GIpLG4kM-SeJYdAfk1CGIlMBhr5qJktrBkCK3G0OHhCIddE0kEgDIecazHDyFz70U_q15SWSYE5xWk5vI8ddYcScSYM=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUhbvFx-n7JUKeCNLpazmm3-vsD0j25zKAmSu7dlogNMJaJcBOUk6lt_oV_vN9q_DWzXRfla6oUpRuhPr6BpaUhKdjEPrM6GIpLG4kM-SeJYdAfk1CGIlMBhr5qJktrBkCK3G0OHhCIddE0kEgDIecazHDyFz70U_q15SWSYE5xWk5vI8ddYcScSYM=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p>Even better, 2 of our young lychee trees gave a small crop in January. </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizxwn6lwCL9EJgAgtYLe1HTqUW1mrA3GXwIsDvlZ5ir-Zxa1qFobE2IiXMSAZVf_6-hkeF6-6OlHg6XTok7wRYOJDc7npU_7FzMaH6YPyvtXT3ml2FB03U9VwsRd7uxAImYaFiOWJCyrl1RCSgosQ93RkIcyLWoED6u81b3NqFcitM1voGhImudlKS=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizxwn6lwCL9EJgAgtYLe1HTqUW1mrA3GXwIsDvlZ5ir-Zxa1qFobE2IiXMSAZVf_6-hkeF6-6OlHg6XTok7wRYOJDc7npU_7FzMaH6YPyvtXT3ml2FB03U9VwsRd7uxAImYaFiOWJCyrl1RCSgosQ93RkIcyLWoED6u81b3NqFcitM1voGhImudlKS=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p>We did score some rain, the Stuart River did get some runs in it. The water did go over the bridge. This was early one morning as it was still rising. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIMfxQcJ578zgyxst7-fMbCJ-mNbRxTyCCHRuY7JVXpDu3ZnPo-g5ocmuT8loTQsYdASMhuraqfmOflyn5HhZ6XKcKROTiPrZBkEo2AtNdyqk-CTWFvx5O29barvz7lcxU5z3vl7uF67r4daDfU__NvkWQTyC51dZu1tQSWDf3V84uNquFR0HH7FgI=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIMfxQcJ578zgyxst7-fMbCJ-mNbRxTyCCHRuY7JVXpDu3ZnPo-g5ocmuT8loTQsYdASMhuraqfmOflyn5HhZ6XKcKROTiPrZBkEo2AtNdyqk-CTWFvx5O29barvz7lcxU5z3vl7uF67r4daDfU__NvkWQTyC51dZu1tQSWDf3V84uNquFR0HH7FgI=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did manage to do some art work. I have work being exhibited in 3 galleries this year. 2 as part of the Tangled Threads group. We are putting our Road Untravelled work in Wondai Gallery for March.</div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXQ6d-ToFhokOjkHluASPtKge-DnbKX9-d7UOoo8FJ1x6T0geVVlbMC-WlCmlorDuHsNcOe4Jlf-9Kj9FMS7GYoXkm0hv66mQxi3SKUbN62g3nKSx-XwTPVHRuNeqlgv_2vz990jd0yz_wCcJvYFFfvbA2kmqpb6RLu8ve6yPa_milG7Kj7VYPhfdh=s3700" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3700" data-original-width="2896" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXQ6d-ToFhokOjkHluASPtKge-DnbKX9-d7UOoo8FJ1x6T0geVVlbMC-WlCmlorDuHsNcOe4Jlf-9Kj9FMS7GYoXkm0hv66mQxi3SKUbN62g3nKSx-XwTPVHRuNeqlgv_2vz990jd0yz_wCcJvYFFfvbA2kmqpb6RLu8ve6yPa_milG7Kj7VYPhfdh=s320" width="250" /></a></div>This is Regeneration- After the Firestorm. My artist statement mentions the green shoots, broken fences, swirling emotions like the firestorm itself, trying to pick yourself up and climb out of the disaster. I would like it to be hung along side Firestorm- Which Way Out, so the viewer can study both together. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm1HzsY5uZNEgZaP9iN8Lji8za_iHRKUGZ27vJtXfvWamnnHanMPy6kehhYA0K8tkmJr_KaU06l-iGWTVgaLCdc9r4C4a2lDHbOK-24NJ576jp-MicrCWrcTc8I4LIAJtJcJ6fUHNtEQ1mBLZqtG15UcdftBBymSUAnftVbWWwb9z5sTxlM6DJQIqG=s3951" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3951" data-original-width="2076" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm1HzsY5uZNEgZaP9iN8Lji8za_iHRKUGZ27vJtXfvWamnnHanMPy6kehhYA0K8tkmJr_KaU06l-iGWTVgaLCdc9r4C4a2lDHbOK-24NJ576jp-MicrCWrcTc8I4LIAJtJcJ6fUHNtEQ1mBLZqtG15UcdftBBymSUAnftVbWWwb9z5sTxlM6DJQIqG=s320" width="168" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Urban Tracks as part of the Road Untravelled series. The freeway on the left, fenced off from the urban jungle is part of the artist statement for it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgx5QdJ3-COc41ZJu_jM600XbqwluF653ZqBhDX1uHCvrr5XWhqK7eBugqXmTY6FssBHY5lxzb43HtiLHKOqdVa4c2haFtwZ8o1gbWQnyQZLppoFZddJYr2Bt_ruwxr9qlj0RSs3tgh-pnQ5gwnDJkWAG2AT5CzOAUa4YZJ2iTPnCcxvgMhNK5PCWsQ=s3763" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3763" data-original-width="2441" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgx5QdJ3-COc41ZJu_jM600XbqwluF653ZqBhDX1uHCvrr5XWhqK7eBugqXmTY6FssBHY5lxzb43HtiLHKOqdVa4c2haFtwZ8o1gbWQnyQZLppoFZddJYr2Bt_ruwxr9qlj0RSs3tgh-pnQ5gwnDJkWAG2AT5CzOAUa4YZJ2iTPnCcxvgMhNK5PCWsQ=s320" width="208" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pathways to Hope, arrived back in my mailbox today, after spending 2 months in Victoria at Box Hill as part of the Australian Quilts in Public Places Exhibition. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIz4wZ-iEv_uSx3M8-8YfFnuzM88nc9fG4JX5TeRsKBN6nGjBlYH8SEJjmjBeVpKQr-7hM9dT1vbXul5LyfqLJ9OOJfCR4fTzY6e4WyDePWTqjrR5pVtt-ugsut64kiWSsY4BsGgMVzQ5DgNEu-C3ViH_v0d-fVhhjjM2NVSFmNhWgTf6xj8fLP2d2=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIz4wZ-iEv_uSx3M8-8YfFnuzM88nc9fG4JX5TeRsKBN6nGjBlYH8SEJjmjBeVpKQr-7hM9dT1vbXul5LyfqLJ9OOJfCR4fTzY6e4WyDePWTqjrR5pVtt-ugsut64kiWSsY4BsGgMVzQ5DgNEu-C3ViH_v0d-fVhhjjM2NVSFmNhWgTf6xj8fLP2d2=s320" width="240" /></a></div>This is a snippet of Alchemy, to be completed for Tangled Threads in Kingaroy in July <div>2022. A long way to go on this one yet.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_KWdy2khKOkRMr0mX0LEWj3cWcrWjAonjPKdvJ-SuLwdHiSWiZ3GzN-6U_cCFojFWzIHWd_3wftw52rnUu2cEjR_yotddCh3lvSehWkxQ1-2wHlg1qHq_zsy_REBvO-YNXw9ZZg3MbAN8-yjbmdJafzD3u2XZR2de8uXlilslsfydCp64yjbVOwx5=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_KWdy2khKOkRMr0mX0LEWj3cWcrWjAonjPKdvJ-SuLwdHiSWiZ3GzN-6U_cCFojFWzIHWd_3wftw52rnUu2cEjR_yotddCh3lvSehWkxQ1-2wHlg1qHq_zsy_REBvO-YNXw9ZZg3MbAN8-yjbmdJafzD3u2XZR2de8uXlilslsfydCp64yjbVOwx5=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were very thankful for our rain this year. I drove through the area south of Ban Ban Springs when the roads opened again after severe flooding. There would have been 2-3 metres of water flooding through here during the heavy rains. Sadly loss of life did occur from the sudden fast rising water along the Burnett Highway. I was supposed to drive home that Friday night, and then back to work Sunday night to do extra night shifts and had decided to stay over.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvufoISzIKOsL7QZIn1h6Kwhf2fxdSWaXoNk_16Ahsxh9urC46PRpXEp0O4MUaQedjjciexiDQ_2JW0c7JcIaa5pnSI5nLq09VhPc8DLrKMZM4ZvipfRhw0TPlspQNJhhgHqXVPH1Qa8jY3tui7mdffsK6MVlW6q7_s0BsoNxXTVtsYIyVjZ2sPKYQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvufoISzIKOsL7QZIn1h6Kwhf2fxdSWaXoNk_16Ahsxh9urC46PRpXEp0O4MUaQedjjciexiDQ_2JW0c7JcIaa5pnSI5nLq09VhPc8DLrKMZM4ZvipfRhw0TPlspQNJhhgHqXVPH1Qa8jY3tui7mdffsK6MVlW6q7_s0BsoNxXTVtsYIyVjZ2sPKYQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the Boonara Ck Bridge at Murgon turnoff from the Burnett Highway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>For my next solo exhibit of my work, I am thinking of including some of Bindy's alcohol ink pieces. She likes trying to manipulate that ink into abstract floral arrangements. I think they are worthy of being exhibited despite her lack of confidence. Am trying to decide. See how we go. We decide by June so time is fast running out.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAIKR4MOlV2N8iyZCUAo7nw69QhtWSE_CFsHSuPdwASXUXixb8lhGc2Z-obsWX3tgFAyQFQMCvuEA6HFw9dmjksxP7oxJzR1BASaYcSu28YuMjaMDo5NHzMYZsaB73r-yn_9uPLJVjfGTcHQ1BB4Odl4EIgJ3oaD0NkhdviF8MT9g9oUjoXCYuxrxW=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAIKR4MOlV2N8iyZCUAo7nw69QhtWSE_CFsHSuPdwASXUXixb8lhGc2Z-obsWX3tgFAyQFQMCvuEA6HFw9dmjksxP7oxJzR1BASaYcSu28YuMjaMDo5NHzMYZsaB73r-yn_9uPLJVjfGTcHQ1BB4Odl4EIgJ3oaD0NkhdviF8MT9g9oUjoXCYuxrxW=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had also signed up to Fibre Arts in April at Ballarat, with Lisa Call. Sadly covid uncertainty stepped in and it has been postponed. I am back doing her Incubator and Mastermind this year, so am hoping to make some progress on my confidence. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also signed up for IT support with Business Station. $44 for 7 hrs support, all you need is an ABN, funded by our federal govt. They help you choose webinars and videos for assisting you with aspects of IT which may help you in small business. I really need to learn spreadsheets better. And photography, and better time usage and ...... really a few more things yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next time, I hope to show you more of my new work for my next solo exhibition. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-652245912193341892021-09-19T14:13:00.001+10:002021-09-19T14:13:19.146+10:00Winter's End<p> <br /></p>According to my calendar, winter finishes around September 11th. This was the date of the coldest day of a school year that I can remember. A cold front must have come through that day as we spent the day freezing at Gayndah State High and nobody had a coat to put on. I wait until this date to welcome spring. Mind you, this year a couple of cold fronts have snuck through after this date so my latest motto is "be ready for anything." I did do a few swimming laps of the unheated pool at work last week so am ready for summer.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HQ9z1k1qzVzTNm9odkNRYFKUPVuBJELkRI4kgyP_hLQjmxSo6dkHvf0a2F3m43d7nffa9Ar7tpWLmRI1NISXozvnV-oh-aLcRPRDjFD3qyzU9pC4P4vCcYj0E1DU-L94hqgvpPBrNyM/s2048/Kookaburra+in+drunk+parrot+Tree+Sep+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HQ9z1k1qzVzTNm9odkNRYFKUPVuBJELkRI4kgyP_hLQjmxSo6dkHvf0a2F3m43d7nffa9Ar7tpWLmRI1NISXozvnV-oh-aLcRPRDjFD3qyzU9pC4P4vCcYj0E1DU-L94hqgvpPBrNyM/s320/Kookaburra+in+drunk+parrot+Tree+Sep+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found a kookaburra enjoying the Drunk Parrot Tree before all of the leaves had emerged from their brief winter sleep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwVeN2UEiJUPYOYXCjyTSIi_-GW3G2N06EqplPnvYvZJJA0d_VWIw7ZEICB00H32oXLYRH-3-DddrE-12Cn6e5t1R_VfWTgWp4_Ia46WiNF3oCDP8g2ipM32UQh8hmZulUy3fONnXv_I/s2048/Drunk+Parrot+Tree+Sep+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1384" data-original-width="2048" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwVeN2UEiJUPYOYXCjyTSIi_-GW3G2N06EqplPnvYvZJJA0d_VWIw7ZEICB00H32oXLYRH-3-DddrE-12Cn6e5t1R_VfWTgWp4_Ia46WiNF3oCDP8g2ipM32UQh8hmZulUy3fONnXv_I/s320/Drunk+Parrot+Tree+Sep+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 weeks later and the leaves are all out. The many blooms will soon be fully open and the birds will have a field day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAs7aPuzE7jiItlUXp4dxAp6h0Lx2DOm7krrhRgspBQ2aCAb2I-m7NJWyLJMz5ZQ5Qkl93XEK9gz16Z9E8pOHkBf62IxEnrBRTRNfrt_4eKk4_9uBUAAATH4UTl3Ek8mm2oyTtVRbCi4/s2048/Electric+Fence+Sep+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAs7aPuzE7jiItlUXp4dxAp6h0Lx2DOm7krrhRgspBQ2aCAb2I-m7NJWyLJMz5ZQ5Qkl93XEK9gz16Z9E8pOHkBf62IxEnrBRTRNfrt_4eKk4_9uBUAAATH4UTl3Ek8mm2oyTtVRbCi4/s320/Electric+Fence+Sep+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the corner of the orchard with the latest gadget. The wallabies have been eating the new grape shoots so we have erected an electric fence around the edge. This photo shows how the drought is still continuing though our mainstream media doesn't seem to care. <br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwVeN2UEiJUPYOYXCjyTSIi_-GW3G2N06EqplPnvYvZJJA0d_VWIw7ZEICB00H32oXLYRH-3-DddrE-12Cn6e5t1R_VfWTgWp4_Ia46WiNF3oCDP8g2ipM32UQh8hmZulUy3fONnXv_I/s2048/Drunk+Parrot+Tree+Sep+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqoXghEhuG37Y1q-C9tXrvQhr6_HVMTSaqqoz9uJU9XzKaleRQiBU9CHrR9asGjnYkzkG5fN-WSupd8jxx1To1lX8jK0jmldCZYNQPmwOYkZKHnpehTaTwrps7lhgZ_rWuVhNaOy4gzs/s2048/Close+up+of+Pathways+of+Hope+August+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="2048" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqoXghEhuG37Y1q-C9tXrvQhr6_HVMTSaqqoz9uJU9XzKaleRQiBU9CHrR9asGjnYkzkG5fN-WSupd8jxx1To1lX8jK0jmldCZYNQPmwOYkZKHnpehTaTwrps7lhgZ_rWuVhNaOy4gzs/s320/Close+up+of+Pathways+of+Hope+August+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been busy at work once again covering unexpected staff shortages, (think this may get worse as there is now a policy for mandatory covid -19 vaccinations and some people genuinely object to that) but I have found time to make an entry for a juried show. This is the close up photo I sent in. I used strip piecing, applique, double and single stranded quilting. Waiting to hear if I have to send the quilt in for the show.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpRXQ4rh8TGHiK-BZT4yaqr-stzm2xccI78gOGAGjf_6DkH7sWQppkyURvMhMwr7F5DVuf5IyDORsuEU5gd5Qah4A_4WxLNmh1Rk7e3hvTspDVePt7JXzkhUFLl17xQANZfKI9cW-mj8/s2048/Midnight+Garden+Sep+2021+SAQA+Trunk+Show.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1442" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpRXQ4rh8TGHiK-BZT4yaqr-stzm2xccI78gOGAGjf_6DkH7sWQppkyURvMhMwr7F5DVuf5IyDORsuEU5gd5Qah4A_4WxLNmh1Rk7e3hvTspDVePt7JXzkhUFLl17xQANZfKI9cW-mj8/s320/Midnight+Garden+Sep+2021+SAQA+Trunk+Show.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this small one to send into SAQA's trunk show. I really liked the Purple Night piece I sold at Wondai, November 2020 and this piece is similar. I called it Midnight Garden, so hopefully it arrives in the USA before the deadline. If not, I wonder if it gets returned to me. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDyrWMb6yhc27vrDJ5bbuMNgZpEFNTqcuQpQX41iA7YaEFQF_0qHLx8DOTzuqo5tExAwx92h4dx11nNtzzQNJj5cH5WcjfQB94YP8OkWVYVNzdEhNVB9ZLlN2OBwTTwxbBuPE9QsfYqA/s2048/Clivia+2+Sep+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDyrWMb6yhc27vrDJ5bbuMNgZpEFNTqcuQpQX41iA7YaEFQF_0qHLx8DOTzuqo5tExAwx92h4dx11nNtzzQNJj5cH5WcjfQB94YP8OkWVYVNzdEhNVB9ZLlN2OBwTTwxbBuPE9QsfYqA/s320/Clivia+2+Sep+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our yellow clivia bush has rewarded us with its first flower. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-BBZytfCD_TKIfkQqOD0P-wPv4a_MdhvBdhTKpCBtiqLy4mB07cmBVIQPRUmgXQVdBRP-SauOtF0iMa-j2nvStSoDnUHA9N1FEd8la4JnPebTtNSdCULl-wJbxcEgpbHYJR7I7F2Y7Y/s2048/Clivia+1+Sep+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1610" data-original-width="2048" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-BBZytfCD_TKIfkQqOD0P-wPv4a_MdhvBdhTKpCBtiqLy4mB07cmBVIQPRUmgXQVdBRP-SauOtF0iMa-j2nvStSoDnUHA9N1FEd8la4JnPebTtNSdCULl-wJbxcEgpbHYJR7I7F2Y7Y/s320/Clivia+1+Sep+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An orange one also popped up beside it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPdJPVrd21bU7YFi-Q-68Fd6NFHzEvmkslcZyAyG2-BYfHIh05UOBm9Z86UT7omqNXhk6LavnjfHguBZNQ9LWfqp1MugjN2bAgG_GLHBQmyZ9OvmW-8n1QshErGaYl4krdeLuAT5JqK4/s1638/Old+Photo+of+Ivanhoe+20-30%2527s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1229" data-original-width="1638" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPdJPVrd21bU7YFi-Q-68Fd6NFHzEvmkslcZyAyG2-BYfHIh05UOBm9Z86UT7omqNXhk6LavnjfHguBZNQ9LWfqp1MugjN2bAgG_GLHBQmyZ9OvmW-8n1QshErGaYl4krdeLuAT5JqK4/s320/Old+Photo+of+Ivanhoe+20-30%2527s.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over the last 2 weeks, we had contact with, and subsequent visits from the grandsons of Thomas James Scott who was the first lessee of "Ivanhoe" in 1905. He married his wife Constance in 1916, and they lived here until 1939 when they sold and moved to Kalinga in Brisbane. We have discovered there was a tennis court here as well which we didn't know about. They were both pianists and some of the stories we have been told about dances being held here seem true. This photo seems to be from the 1930's and shows the side of the house where I currently drive my car in to park underneath the house. We are enjoying discovering snippets about what life was like in the old house 100 years ago. There have been some amazing co- incidences discovered between the Scotts and the Wagners so far. One, that interests me is that one of the brothers was a medical scientist in pathology just like me, and the other is a horse/cattle person just like my husband. Interesting looking at the old photos and family history.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Will keep you updated on any further happenings, in both my textile art world and Ivanhoe history.</div><br /><p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-12200748070233383432021-08-23T19:40:00.001+10:002021-08-23T19:40:13.526+10:00Winter in South East Queensland<p> Well, I did promise 2 updates in winter so there might be 2 fairly close together. Does anybody else suffer the mid winter blues? We have pretty mild winters here with some frosty mornings and a few days of cold westerly wind days but no really cold days for weeks at a time. Something has to explain why I seem to have been a bit slack about a few things of late. Don't misunderstand me though, I have managed to meet all commitments and tasks including the dreaded BAS and accounting work but there just seems to be little joie de vivre lately. I did enjoy seeing the plum trees flowering a week ago- meaning the warmer weather is coming. I managed to prune all of the deciduous trees this year so maybe I need to include tasks like that higher up the happy to achieve list. Perceptions can change a lot of things.</p><p>I have had pieces of my artwork on exhibit in Chinchilla, Kingaroy, and soon to be at Goombungee Galleries so I must take pride in that too. We had an exhausting day out on the Quilt Trail in July held in conjunction with the exhibition in Kingaroy. My "Drought" piece was displayed in the members only Bundaberg Quilt Exhibition and was awarded The Judges Prize, they gave out 3 awards- Best of Show, Joan Finlay Log cabin award and the Judges pick. Their FB page had numerous photos of the show and someone has suggested maybe a workshop could be held to make a quilt like mine. Food for thought, might think about for 2022.</p><p>Maybe the Ekka being cancelled for the second year in a row might have something to do with the current mood of some queenslanders. I know of a few Queensland Axemen pretty upset they can't chop wood competitively for a second year in a row.</p><p>Probably the matter that is still on people's minds is the Virus that will keep on keeping on for a while yet. Debates about it all, have seen us turn off MSM. I hear arguments from both sides about what to do, I read articles about the CDC cancelling Sars Cov-2 testing regimes and when you read the article in full, you discover the CDC has been completely misrepresented. Fact vs fiction and it has been going on everywhere. Including here reading what I write, how do you know what you read on the internet is true? All a matter of trust isn't it?</p><p>I saw an advertisement for Australian Quilts in Public Places Exhibition in Victoria calling for entries for a juried show. I got out of my lethargy for 10 days and have made an entry. I won't show you any of it as the rules state: must not have been exhibited previously so am presuming that means on here. Will have to wait and see if it is accepted. I still have to photograph it so am hoping my new camera etc. will suffice. I played around with it today and have learnt a few more things about it.</p><p>I have also managed to get a veranda rails section fully painted so maybe I have just been a bit hard on myself lately. We did purchase 2 5M high trestles earlier in the year, they were put in use last week. Dusty work, I was pleased that I was not allowed up on those trestles when the work was happening. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_DoIq9qNVPStfMdH266dFSkVNJ61yQRMtaV03GK-q51gmAxi6vr4NEcOSp2YJ7j5urF-W6k3yX9ANVgifAUucq8xQKRDOLdMR-4_h-c6STpEoipgxmbkZnvBJFXuKJCg6tAAMsoq5KM/s2048/Back+Wall+of+house+August+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1489" data-original-width="2048" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_DoIq9qNVPStfMdH266dFSkVNJ61yQRMtaV03GK-q51gmAxi6vr4NEcOSp2YJ7j5urF-W6k3yX9ANVgifAUucq8xQKRDOLdMR-4_h-c6STpEoipgxmbkZnvBJFXuKJCg6tAAMsoq5KM/s320/Back+Wall+of+house+August+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Maybe the other reason for the lethargy is my paid job. Upheavals in rosters due to multifactorial staff shortages and no extra staff members in our lab to cope with the deluge of covid testing each time they find a case in Qld is starting to wear a few of us down. <p></p><p>I hope to feel better about things soon. I have been working on a few new art pieces and I played around with a different technique today. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvV9dG0J_RDpnu3XIaaiX-zN7LEnSLgij3Np4c2dIiCJd3KB_uzlLA3UANvM59kEB8CiucPHq95G6GgFVZOVb0wFU9KoihTrOIT_dzDfWbV2vJk8dDU9KN8zHpPrHXELvupVZR_HxmXCo/s2048/Jungle+Eyes+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1595" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvV9dG0J_RDpnu3XIaaiX-zN7LEnSLgij3Np4c2dIiCJd3KB_uzlLA3UANvM59kEB8CiucPHq95G6GgFVZOVb0wFU9KoihTrOIT_dzDfWbV2vJk8dDU9KN8zHpPrHXELvupVZR_HxmXCo/s320/Jungle+Eyes+2.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An experimental piece of work, in the beginning stages. This is during the quilting part. More to come later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Spring is nearly here, maybe the weather might just turn and be on our side soon. 2 views of our Gulf Gold Plum tree, a sign of promise. </span><span style="text-align: left;">Hope your winter blues are on the way out the door too.. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytfDnidB2JvLdU2bE2NF-8XE6YoNuTUxPXZ_tblcyryyCKJQpoelCfYiKFkLNNJ61tOcY7FlkBhBNNwN5YXw1QzimVxxRveFl52CaR0fQmmO_Q_a4k0efD5pVsoGfjYc49HT7kHbhh5Q/s2048/GulfGold+Plum+August+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1495" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytfDnidB2JvLdU2bE2NF-8XE6YoNuTUxPXZ_tblcyryyCKJQpoelCfYiKFkLNNJ61tOcY7FlkBhBNNwN5YXw1QzimVxxRveFl52CaR0fQmmO_Q_a4k0efD5pVsoGfjYc49HT7kHbhh5Q/w308-h421/GulfGold+Plum+August+2021.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZHvU_IwY42fL9npAqZKhuljvIYETR_JGeqQVO2RakZ8PkgFgLpaLb2gnTlj-uk8eqGOevIK_bml_DOK0Mm8YzK0M5SpDf-b1pUkHvyp37wGiFxGbwFoUXySc2Sq_V5E9zUAuD8qL09w/s2048/GulfGold+Plum+close+Up+August+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="2048" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZHvU_IwY42fL9npAqZKhuljvIYETR_JGeqQVO2RakZ8PkgFgLpaLb2gnTlj-uk8eqGOevIK_bml_DOK0Mm8YzK0M5SpDf-b1pUkHvyp37wGiFxGbwFoUXySc2Sq_V5E9zUAuD8qL09w/s320/GulfGold+Plum+close+Up+August+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-5620931567305324802021-06-17T16:10:00.003+10:002021-06-17T16:10:59.826+10:00Tales of Autumn, and Processes.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdWyKYL8AInJCfYG81wIQWeovHCC8qkFXQ-7mrqCGk6FQJJpFnKDNJ0AIB5Qj13R_K4LPLHVcYsyIap4sBIbecCph_W8TIbT9OtPNquPYn98v4h-4YJzV7YefWM-oLIOJ-HnLngl0NwY/s2048/Chinese+Pistachio+June+2021+Lumix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1509" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdWyKYL8AInJCfYG81wIQWeovHCC8qkFXQ-7mrqCGk6FQJJpFnKDNJ0AIB5Qj13R_K4LPLHVcYsyIap4sBIbecCph_W8TIbT9OtPNquPYn98v4h-4YJzV7YefWM-oLIOJ-HnLngl0NwY/s320/Chinese+Pistachio+June+2021+Lumix.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Autumn visited us briefly, then winter struck and finally the Chinese Pistachio rewarded us with this display. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsISn_Hmx8UCtowISdCXbdyBcTIt0rQdnAhXtdcRoKPopv4z0ddy_X40rCZbmY5MhH7b20RPHyNbnuQMrSeDsZc1BZSJC4zMQOzQE4L_neYXZBgSnpr8F0vhjvWlwYQx1kuUiePS9OzSw/s2517/Blue+Flag+Chinchilla+2021+Lumix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="2517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsISn_Hmx8UCtowISdCXbdyBcTIt0rQdnAhXtdcRoKPopv4z0ddy_X40rCZbmY5MhH7b20RPHyNbnuQMrSeDsZc1BZSJC4zMQOzQE4L_neYXZBgSnpr8F0vhjvWlwYQx1kuUiePS9OzSw/s320/Blue+Flag+Chinchilla+2021+Lumix.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The coldest morning so far this winter, I visited the Lapunyah Gallery in Chinchilla to see our Tangled Threads Exhibition. Blue Flag and </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhO9n83h5t3GfpzzHspdFKqTD0eByLz0_RToxxDHSitYrUXNXnjkYPYW2Nf36sm8BkOMERFGoscKNKI5lDZ0txFglm72EW3DZE0eRGrvGooNWKWGDG0NZnrFS8gMzsOkMH_tUxSH1wL8/s2048/PMAV+Prison+Chinchilla+2021+Lumix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhO9n83h5t3GfpzzHspdFKqTD0eByLz0_RToxxDHSitYrUXNXnjkYPYW2Nf36sm8BkOMERFGoscKNKI5lDZ0txFglm72EW3DZE0eRGrvGooNWKWGDG0NZnrFS8gMzsOkMH_tUxSH1wL8/s320/PMAV+Prison+Chinchilla+2021+Lumix.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PMAV Prison were on display in my corner along with 5 other pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBzafbympwciFBhY95jTnrYDEftm0_TcRVzgm6pJ7RRlC4HMvolPxl7VPokBsSr7wHQrbYqt-aO8EpYEANR3yMdTPMtM1oBI5Y9aCa2m6oLi29gvw9oYjYhMo4foplF_RRlKGC1CJyto/s2048/Coral+Anthills+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1545" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBzafbympwciFBhY95jTnrYDEftm0_TcRVzgm6pJ7RRlC4HMvolPxl7VPokBsSr7wHQrbYqt-aO8EpYEANR3yMdTPMtM1oBI5Y9aCa2m6oLi29gvw9oYjYhMo4foplF_RRlKGC1CJyto/s320/Coral+Anthills+1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some progress photos of a new series called Coral Anthills I have been trying to find studio time for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IS7obyLMeeKuU53KhA2PQqdT4zW3QM3jKR9KUUUTRkdNICRwdaXD9a6Rl80pIW_ZDrSfSNi531uju56QPckGWfG-WMipQ9e9J9EQaEEvbfrYdJtzaXDxo_ktN6OdDfMCvKbk4QSkAJA/s2048/Coral+Anthills+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IS7obyLMeeKuU53KhA2PQqdT4zW3QM3jKR9KUUUTRkdNICRwdaXD9a6Rl80pIW_ZDrSfSNi531uju56QPckGWfG-WMipQ9e9J9EQaEEvbfrYdJtzaXDxo_ktN6OdDfMCvKbk4QSkAJA/s320/Coral+Anthills+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decisions about quilting, underlays, orientation. This is called designing as you go 101. Turning vague ideas into reality can give you a few headaches besides the one, post Covid-19 vaccination. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSC9_P6GEqtre6q_M3kJPpSba3-U3EhfY-CbQ1qVBsYCNpdAJQGQKXBede-WH5WivdMPCYcbUMcVrLQog7mwOK_54f03EX4qopuolZRXP1tUkr4mbbr9fhputQi90Kq17JvGf6SWL1A4/s2048/Coral+Anthills+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSC9_P6GEqtre6q_M3kJPpSba3-U3EhfY-CbQ1qVBsYCNpdAJQGQKXBede-WH5WivdMPCYcbUMcVrLQog7mwOK_54f03EX4qopuolZRXP1tUkr4mbbr9fhputQi90Kq17JvGf6SWL1A4/s320/Coral+Anthills+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Think this is final, not unstitching it. New camera seems to be functioning ok, so many buttons to press. So much to learn.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcwJDquSI3U007iUYauIp0BbCupV3ske7Re_wF_omWOztz_phQPHrJ0tpFngnbD3h1MVcwJ8JK7mR2CXqIQZhbP76_fWV-1hlcPP4UAvep13JmXjeu90kLawcUMgCmgaVV-bYvkVv_yE/s2048/Desert+Roads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1262" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcwJDquSI3U007iUYauIp0BbCupV3ske7Re_wF_omWOztz_phQPHrJ0tpFngnbD3h1MVcwJ8JK7mR2CXqIQZhbP76_fWV-1hlcPP4UAvep13JmXjeu90kLawcUMgCmgaVV-bYvkVv_yE/s320/Desert+Roads.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Desert Roads somewhere near a Wadi, is ready for exhibiting in Kingaroy Art Gallery from June 29 until July end.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJzmqZHuXPDHJUuYyMqtkwKlZ3W7JpBhpbEjaJhM8BfQQfZoAKy3Ga7_sUwXJOT3c0TjtVVdPa9ydqUsYnCWOPu_7w-iWHafwuuuaNVM8qKQY1E_5qgiZ4k035T0VsQIenlvhL5SZdi0/s2594/Firestorm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2594" data-original-width="1212" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJzmqZHuXPDHJUuYyMqtkwKlZ3W7JpBhpbEjaJhM8BfQQfZoAKy3Ga7_sUwXJOT3c0TjtVVdPa9ydqUsYnCWOPu_7w-iWHafwuuuaNVM8qKQY1E_5qgiZ4k035T0VsQIenlvhL5SZdi0/s320/Firestorm.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As is Firestorm- Which Way?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have rewritten the artist's statement for each piece. Am now including that in my label on the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HJGe3AMt5JyO35lSfbKHO_KAHJBeZyLqgThUX4jpBdy1EkrQF8IGeD0iP47C8-7y2dYcqJeJuocm4VG0x_0kzxQvSxjCbwAhPTmqulu0rMaxq48MrmlCr2mvJ8hdiV42slhQE3dyITA/s2048/Wood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HJGe3AMt5JyO35lSfbKHO_KAHJBeZyLqgThUX4jpBdy1EkrQF8IGeD0iP47C8-7y2dYcqJeJuocm4VG0x_0kzxQvSxjCbwAhPTmqulu0rMaxq48MrmlCr2mvJ8hdiV42slhQE3dyITA/s320/Wood.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The challenge theme for Tangled Threads was Wood. I interpreted it as "how on earth are you supposed to include wood in a quilted piece" I have seen embroidery using twigs, I could have said " the rod is wood" but I decided to use some hand dyed fabrics and the colour connects strip piecing. A different orientation, no alternate set ( 2 sets the same) and a loose flange or three . The idea being a pile of milled timber ready to use for building a timber home.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM_TBKIO3qMhENbQUSMAQTdLgKtttJwkwsdkfO_Lx86JvTp83817WpcxAetDAB-cAHcQcAfT5ARZ4VHu2sPCyBGVJ0Pjz1FDPwpYK1-iD7gR3NN-pZWypRFqVoviq9Oh3pPWd6U5YNBI/s2048/Verandah+section+4+June+17+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM_TBKIO3qMhENbQUSMAQTdLgKtttJwkwsdkfO_Lx86JvTp83817WpcxAetDAB-cAHcQcAfT5ARZ4VHu2sPCyBGVJ0Pjz1FDPwpYK1-iD7gR3NN-pZWypRFqVoviq9Oh3pPWd6U5YNBI/s320/Verandah+section+4+June+17+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Home--- where I have been trying to find time to finish what I started at the beginning of autumn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sanded, primed, waiting for undercoat. I used Feast Watson Timber Primer to try to make the paint last longer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KpjcVObArcoHeXeM1-rh24rB0WM2NLUcSrrvXlvK8AywNDBUzTgQ6wHzJZm8x1oLrWyerilxbCb_v_of9wXmTdQtXrQlxbu5AE8lkewp83L5aYakewo-iJFEI8ZjKet2GtEKX_3OVK4/s2048/Veranda+Section+4+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KpjcVObArcoHeXeM1-rh24rB0WM2NLUcSrrvXlvK8AywNDBUzTgQ6wHzJZm8x1oLrWyerilxbCb_v_of9wXmTdQtXrQlxbu5AE8lkewp83L5aYakewo-iJFEI8ZjKet2GtEKX_3OVK4/s320/Veranda+Section+4+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Undercoated, filled and now waiting for 2 top coats of paint. Think my hair got some as well when painting the bottom rail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next--- finish the 4th piece for Kingaroy Gallery, finish my Incubator and Mastermind 6 month program, work on new work and work on more veranda panels ( 2 waiting for sanding to be completed). Next update, well I will try to have two in Winter, I need to be accountable to someone, may as well be me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /> <p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-48443340951704425302021-05-18T13:35:00.000+10:002021-05-18T13:35:21.436+10:00Fibrearts Workshop with Glenys Mann<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGl0ShkTKxTCY-WZMSbZ-lbT131qInwxsxd3wT2UyiC2FFtu98IvkCfCjZVU8Wyg7YxJbuj7W8C49syZU-4nDOKst589IaxiWNZxYdNjqpebsSTFB4MqcSdksSFiGZaw2qCVzUQxwfrrY/s2048/Art+Textile+Biennale+2020+Book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1893" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGl0ShkTKxTCY-WZMSbZ-lbT131qInwxsxd3wT2UyiC2FFtu98IvkCfCjZVU8Wyg7YxJbuj7W8C49syZU-4nDOKst589IaxiWNZxYdNjqpebsSTFB4MqcSdksSFiGZaw2qCVzUQxwfrrY/s320/Art+Textile+Biennale+2020+Book.jpg" /></a></div><p>Glenys Mann, an Australian Art Textile Warrior ( not sure if she'd like that title) but I have bestowed it upon her. She has been at the forefront of contemporary fibre arts here in Australia for many years.</p><p>I had the pleasure of 3 days of her company and saw the Art Textile Biennale in Toowoomba as well.</p><p>Her workshop didn't teach me a new technique, but I delved into the thought processes of an artist. Studied other Artists and along with the other 11 participants met new ones. </p><p>The second day exercise was to speak about an artist you liked, and do a small project based on secret messages, pockets from that artist.</p><p>A few days before the workshop, I stumbled as you do, on a blog called <a href="https://tanglewoodthreads.blogspot.com/">Tanglewood Threads</a> by Penny Berens of Nova Scotia, Canada.</p><p>Wow, I was amazed at her stitching, but her words and lack of them amazed me. Her messages still come through. Don't believe me, read her blog and you will understand my message.</p><p>Here are 2 photos of the beginning and end of my day2 assignment. Yes, I know its poor quality photography, I am working on that. Step 1 has arrived but am still waiting for a new camera.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasevJoBPLR9ywmxaAJimjpwQsUSFnBSsUjvNEYZpVmZMp_jhfukorpE9n2z6CSujj3SJHrT3IYArtU0GHqBFMOaPscSdsBajQPcw9AUgY7DZMwZPUc-RWSegPiqglUXs_w6HIxn0oQC4/s2996/Exercise+2++Secret+Messages+from+an+Artist+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2996" data-original-width="1049" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasevJoBPLR9ywmxaAJimjpwQsUSFnBSsUjvNEYZpVmZMp_jhfukorpE9n2z6CSujj3SJHrT3IYArtU0GHqBFMOaPscSdsBajQPcw9AUgY7DZMwZPUc-RWSegPiqglUXs_w6HIxn0oQC4/s320/Exercise+2++Secret+Messages+from+an+Artist+1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7b4n7WOoH5VcfJ722m8CXHLaEm7HGDYlxjOOHaPah4UciqRqmkGCj1XbNZFjX4GrL3Mt2_0crpuLeA-RxDyxQtZ0YGndj00f6xaXsYXMAPuWetLbgvFAgWLiJL-V8RgKL1QhzV6euyDc/s3020/Exercise+2+Secret+Messages+from+an+Artist+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3020" data-original-width="1041" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7b4n7WOoH5VcfJ722m8CXHLaEm7HGDYlxjOOHaPah4UciqRqmkGCj1XbNZFjX4GrL3Mt2_0crpuLeA-RxDyxQtZ0YGndj00f6xaXsYXMAPuWetLbgvFAgWLiJL-V8RgKL1QhzV6euyDc/s320/Exercise+2+Secret+Messages+from+an+Artist+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /> The secret message has to do with paths, rocks and everything in between. Send me a message if you want to know more. <p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-61112888187280409172021-05-01T20:31:00.000+10:002021-05-01T20:31:04.781+10:00House Repairs and Possible New Directions in Art and Photography<p> I am sure you are familiar with the old house we moved into in 2010. This photo is from 2014 when I had finished painting the south eastern corner of the veranda. I am now in the process of finishing the north western side. I have spent hours removing paint, sanding the palings and railings down for more painting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNnMl5daoVMMk2vXypGIaKQBIJLjCH5rOsFY3AsHEJ8F0SzpNDVE_nyATmbviRaiXvGSGxDQvnAr-cSwEzB0bCAQm4vwVs7nwc0fgqu4EnE0JOIx4zlWBZZLpwODmxYRSoQ-5FvL5N1o/s1600/Ivanhoe+Dec+2014+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNnMl5daoVMMk2vXypGIaKQBIJLjCH5rOsFY3AsHEJ8F0SzpNDVE_nyATmbviRaiXvGSGxDQvnAr-cSwEzB0bCAQm4vwVs7nwc0fgqu4EnE0JOIx4zlWBZZLpwODmxYRSoQ-5FvL5N1o/s320/Ivanhoe+Dec+2014+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Work in progress, and I am happy to say a final sand with the finest grit paper is left for this panel. Then the arduous task of priming, undercoating and painting begins. Take a note of the floorboards here as well, they need replacing and my goal is to have the palings all painted before that happens so I don't have to put masking tape around each one of the palings before painting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7p-9GFwPqzSEG8K9qrY0coE-dfejiU71RcNuL14dON8fNZJWFPELjvKq0uP68NTr8S2p-RVz5VMC9KeJZIrIaVtm2UGjRmKZms5O9Ms1FVJxaEZOSvrBPpZOlW3TGua-Tymergl0wow/s2048/Front+Veranda.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7p-9GFwPqzSEG8K9qrY0coE-dfejiU71RcNuL14dON8fNZJWFPELjvKq0uP68NTr8S2p-RVz5VMC9KeJZIrIaVtm2UGjRmKZms5O9Ms1FVJxaEZOSvrBPpZOlW3TGua-Tymergl0wow/s320/Front+Veranda.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>This shows the poor state of the post decoration prior to a sander being used on it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_B9YCaac4E8dMGeMqps6pVFAfZerng-b3yJp36ujVSnGh1Sj6xmYy9pt86lu1dAzuAiQsIVm2aOZ_tMnKKKkvYZ_Oihrwglc4xBCwtsOF-GvxKsYHSncWPaEwtvPqyOTZAYAZPdY2JRk/s2048/Front+Stairs.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_B9YCaac4E8dMGeMqps6pVFAfZerng-b3yJp36ujVSnGh1Sj6xmYy9pt86lu1dAzuAiQsIVm2aOZ_tMnKKKkvYZ_Oihrwglc4xBCwtsOF-GvxKsYHSncWPaEwtvPqyOTZAYAZPdY2JRk/s320/Front+Stairs.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>This is the inside of the north east corner and I have a problem with the support beam. It has fallen down onto the post and is hollow for about 15cms up the roof support beam. I think I will get some expander filler and place in there, hoping it will keep the roof up for awhile yet. Speaking about the roof, that is starting to get to be another big issue as it will probably start leaking next time it rains ( maybe there is an upside to a drought after all).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjxYlzt1uyyb-325VdpcyOIn4ixwzSorT1pcq6nvudST4Uol_lZ9oSSFMhyphenhyphengSh3NXaGOgx8COrmsuKooKsSubLbfgYM57OF5Zu4iSSXLOPd5aeqtP2BQ4hWwdB11gW-4ZkEQcXWwI8Mc/s2048/Corner+Post.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjxYlzt1uyyb-325VdpcyOIn4ixwzSorT1pcq6nvudST4Uol_lZ9oSSFMhyphenhyphengSh3NXaGOgx8COrmsuKooKsSubLbfgYM57OF5Zu4iSSXLOPd5aeqtP2BQ4hWwdB11gW-4ZkEQcXWwI8Mc/s320/Corner+Post.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Back to my art. This is a poor quality photo taken on my iPad of a piece I made based on Mark Rothko's art. It is called Simplicity and was part of the Tangled Threads word challenges in 2017-2018.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It is made from 2 pieces of fabric. The dense quilting hides the seams and I attempted to make the piece look like a woven piece. I have always liked the weaving art of Ptolemy Mann and short of taking up weaving, I would like to make some textile pieces emulating it. I am yet to figure out a way to do that with the quilting threads. So I will keep experimenting in some new work. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQBUBn_AYOaBLv7iVW5s0zY6TM27eYg-fSBCg8gIxhrz4lWSGSvIV9SkhzKsyhBSKCEns9mnIQHod4KYxOd-GKUCNKsJ9XmojK-OyMCF7iYwvBUs9-mbf4zhpKYDyPG2eWHvChg9LO-0/s2048/Simplicity+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1737" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQBUBn_AYOaBLv7iVW5s0zY6TM27eYg-fSBCg8gIxhrz4lWSGSvIV9SkhzKsyhBSKCEns9mnIQHod4KYxOd-GKUCNKsJ9XmojK-OyMCF7iYwvBUs9-mbf4zhpKYDyPG2eWHvChg9LO-0/s320/Simplicity+.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">This piece was also in the Tangled Threads Word Challenge, called Habitat. I saw a similar piece on pinterest and tried 3 techniques in this piece. Mum has it on her wall in her Nursing Home giving her much joy to look at it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHsUZyw8pgYiYe37zjgRPzNDl6wLzkgnjrlV089nY79dZmcRJ2fpK5BD-CCpSYiBHBnBg8TCQ6EPJOjoGIr5v9HrD9EJPSFuvRALko3X-RPqRFDIKi4vz-I4QckpwekLY0kWycBgXpq0/s2048/Habitat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1686" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHsUZyw8pgYiYe37zjgRPzNDl6wLzkgnjrlV089nY79dZmcRJ2fpK5BD-CCpSYiBHBnBg8TCQ6EPJOjoGIr5v9HrD9EJPSFuvRALko3X-RPqRFDIKi4vz-I4QckpwekLY0kWycBgXpq0/s320/Habitat.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div></div>The photography is pretty poor for both of these pieces, so I am currently researching ways to improve it. I already have a photography backdrop stand for quilts so am now investing in some lighting equipment to see if that improves the images using the small camera I have. If not, then maybe a new camera and some lessons in how to use it and maybe more lessons on photoshop for me.<p></p><div>More stuff to try and learn, it certainly is a busy journey.</div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-82200657704893971622021-04-21T13:27:00.008+10:002021-04-21T19:49:06.511+10:00Drought and Myself.<p> Continuing the discussion about Drought, I wish to speak about the effects on my life. We seem to spend a considerable amount of time looking at weather maps, reading about the weather and hoping for some good rain to fall. We live in an area of Qld, Australia where the rainfall is supposed to be a bit more reliable than some other parts of Qld. You definitely would not think that at the present time and we know of people in the Wide Bay Burnett region considerably worse off than us.</p><p>This is reflected in many of my art pieces. I want to show you a photo I found on FB during the severe western Qld drought a few years back. I cannot acknowledge the owner as it was posted to the Who Got The Rain Group page and I could not "track them down" from there. It was too poignant a photo for me to ignore it. It was taken outside Longreach showing the bare state of the grazing property with the stark storm clouds rolling in hopefully to deliver some very much needed rain. It shows the flatness of the horizon of outback Qld and it is something every Australian should make an effort to visit at least once in the lifetime ( the Outback as we call it).</p><p>I took this photo with me for my Working In A Series Class with Lisa Call (2016) as inspiration. After a few smaller pieces were made at the workshop, she suggested taking a different approach with colour.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllSHGIfXJNVUnLZPtb6UslNWz1k_SSOJwChdCg4R6JhOPbzmihrxkC4TbRK-dP8VR2PrLv5Tq28F-layCPfpDZzo-04uuI0Be-1SxfgmENYywtpkR11NEFnR3E_71OnYFt5q4UugfxR4/s480/workshop+July+16+longreach.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllSHGIfXJNVUnLZPtb6UslNWz1k_SSOJwChdCg4R6JhOPbzmihrxkC4TbRK-dP8VR2PrLv5Tq28F-layCPfpDZzo-04uuI0Be-1SxfgmENYywtpkR11NEFnR3E_71OnYFt5q4UugfxR4/s320/workshop+July+16+longreach.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I played around with colour and came up with this piece. I have mounted it on canvas and it has been hanging in our lounge room ever since, where I walk past it numerous times a day and think of drought, Longreach and abstracted lanscapes and of course the WIA Series workshop with Lisa.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBR1wV3-M1osqtZV9TS51YaB-S2NoFHmhLQPVWivJI4TFxCGQL_m_4tatyt16amG4JIG91hMyWMD0wyY56whmtflbb0FzvHMIaAaD_NLgCqlFcy8Jx_ScEpEWEbANPr-bj41OPNkDB2s0/s2539/Storm+at+Longreach.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="2539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBR1wV3-M1osqtZV9TS51YaB-S2NoFHmhLQPVWivJI4TFxCGQL_m_4tatyt16amG4JIG91hMyWMD0wyY56whmtflbb0FzvHMIaAaD_NLgCqlFcy8Jx_ScEpEWEbANPr-bj41OPNkDB2s0/s320/Storm+at+Longreach.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I want to show you another drought piece made in 2019 when we were still battling a severe drought in Spring that year. <p></p><p> Even in the driest of deserts you can find underground water if you know how to find it and there are enough dollars in your pocket to tap into it. Qld has the Great Artesian Basin under a lot of it and I can vividly recall my first shower at Charleville in 1980 when I was despatched to fill a work vacancy at the hospital there. The absence of a hot water tap made me wonder at first, then I realised the temperature was fine as is, for a shower. The smell of sulphur was the killer at the time which left me thinking unless you were on tank water for showering we would all smell the same so don't worry about it. I very quickly got used to the water out there.</p><p>This piece is titled "Desert Water" showing there is water in a desert, and channels run through it when it rains. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoqFrL-iGS2wdenYxyfz1C70ueQ3puHtGpzeSlsNYN3agNlsQSm_TCtjI3wyY0QTU34mjgsimHIBnOaGVoRG16-f_btuzJ6sdzaq6xYL1ksLML-zJqoeAyVmh5EA0vq00Ml7wRVqGqy4/s2048/Desert+Water.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1687" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoqFrL-iGS2wdenYxyfz1C70ueQ3puHtGpzeSlsNYN3agNlsQSm_TCtjI3wyY0QTU34mjgsimHIBnOaGVoRG16-f_btuzJ6sdzaq6xYL1ksLML-zJqoeAyVmh5EA0vq00Ml7wRVqGqy4/s320/Desert+Water.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Now, just to show you my mind sometimes gets away from drought. After I made "Storm Clouds at Longreach", I made this small 10" x 12" piece titled " Irish Skies" I like the formation of the horizon in this piece. It was the first piece in my Tracks series where I used 2 different "blade" colours. I went onto make " Desert Skies" after this piece. All of these pieces hang in our lounge room, with only the Desert Water being recently exhibited. I did read somewhere about keeping the artistic pieces that give you most joy in your life, hanging where you can readily see them. Maybe I need to add an extension onto our house as I could add a few that meet that criteria. Do you have some favourite works that give you much joy? I hope so.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5P6_ZDHM-PRtXxveSCJdX2Cg-yuK6vXXgXTkh-ToRS3nRlR0-y-SW1I_0GGIZarxZ7WPKKWsUts63JwnjfmqNBqbsji6oXRwhyScA2s3AyfLQ86UgB46zaynT_Zujhp0mFLHXMAf0vU/s2048/Irish+Skies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1711" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5P6_ZDHM-PRtXxveSCJdX2Cg-yuK6vXXgXTkh-ToRS3nRlR0-y-SW1I_0GGIZarxZ7WPKKWsUts63JwnjfmqNBqbsji6oXRwhyScA2s3AyfLQ86UgB46zaynT_Zujhp0mFLHXMAf0vU/s320/Irish+Skies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-19665484596120720692021-04-10T06:24:00.000+10:002021-04-10T06:24:35.973+10:00Drought and the Ninas<p> Living in Australia, farmers are used to battling droughts, floods, bushfires and we somehow seem to manage to survive these extremes when they happen, whether you believe many of the current theories behind their causes or not. Weather is an important topic in our daily lives. This is evident from the number of private weather forecasters which have exploded on social media since the Australian BOM seems to have strayed from its main charter of predicting the weather. Last week the BOM had our area on flood watch, many days before the predicted rain event and again most desperate farmers were let down by the BOM when their predictions were wildly inaccurate for our region. Maybe they are trying too much to be accurate over a longer period before the predicted events, possibly concerned about legal ramifications if they are wrong ( as they always seem to be).</p><p> What's this got to do with art you say? A lot because the weather affects your mood, affects your daily art practice and inspires you. A nice wet day promotes being indoors sewing instead of for me, outdoors working on restoring our house. My next two artworks are a response to the weather. We hear so much in the media these days about the drivers for our weather, el Nino and La Nina. One meaning drought for us and one supposed to mean rain . I made two pieces for my 2020 Wondai exhibit showing the weather extremes. I used copper foil in the focal area of the Drought piece to create a further inner frame. The landscape I used for inspiration is the view from our driveway as I returned home in late 2019. Even the ironbark and quinine trees were dying at that time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5z3yPXDEdZgSZCBOWKsVm8vQs5e9o91RG6xtwx4FIEEcR_hkB9SBkmtwmLnk4w7vwT3cCmYGmd1I8l4k8gqAwvCZcriCaQZOUpC5xgxYQgL_lvpmvB1fkh1SJLOg4AUGNOBBdJAlCQM/s2048/Drought.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1723" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5z3yPXDEdZgSZCBOWKsVm8vQs5e9o91RG6xtwx4FIEEcR_hkB9SBkmtwmLnk4w7vwT3cCmYGmd1I8l4k8gqAwvCZcriCaQZOUpC5xgxYQgL_lvpmvB1fkh1SJLOg4AUGNOBBdJAlCQM/s320/Drought.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAqpuSMnFscbQAmwlmQgopi76UzkH5Em4BjwvFhhFH-xEcKh0DyYHTvadX-IFif1SUNtxdAILzo_H8eh1IL8vb8uujNxyWh4g0VHl2vHahtP7Mt3blpDuACSarDLdkajXp-Eaz-04YfU/s2048/Drought+2019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAqpuSMnFscbQAmwlmQgopi76UzkH5Em4BjwvFhhFH-xEcKh0DyYHTvadX-IFif1SUNtxdAILzo_H8eh1IL8vb8uujNxyWh4g0VHl2vHahtP7Mt3blpDuACSarDLdkajXp-Eaz-04YfU/s320/Drought+2019.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When it does rain, the effects can be quite spectacular with the country turning green from fresh grass growth and trees responding. La Nina years seem to occur less than el Nino years so we try to drought proof the farms as much as possible by building dams and finding underground water to use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This artwork was inspired by the many shades of green which delights the eye after a few decent falls of rain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEnnAUjKfDkqZ64_w17cepgs-gUKNm3fsmhMt1jiwS8w4O8PNlni4S725sGZmGEHXBusi6b12Z4NkzbY7uQwmXQHS4hPoohbYGlzzOTda3N3EaoZ1HEpkQFnGVCBglwnxis2AtNPKUVw/s2048/La+Nina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="2048" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEnnAUjKfDkqZ64_w17cepgs-gUKNm3fsmhMt1jiwS8w4O8PNlni4S725sGZmGEHXBusi6b12Z4NkzbY7uQwmXQHS4hPoohbYGlzzOTda3N3EaoZ1HEpkQFnGVCBglwnxis2AtNPKUVw/w276-h235/La+Nina.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">This is the view down Trentham Lane. A road leading to one of our paddocks which has a few gully crossings. Most of the time they are dry but occasionally they are like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNF_-JW45Nqnv_DvDYkqn4iEtRlPrHb6sZ0PI9rzYjMcYOu3-DiuOVXSE6ZTyvG7nAqb3OBcUv-2RGY9GTqT9FAuuFP06JpNfd_ltaIw2lahV1ZSIAxBty_f7qiCd-cHxS8kHVzoQNmTI/s2048/Trentham+Lane+water.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNF_-JW45Nqnv_DvDYkqn4iEtRlPrHb6sZ0PI9rzYjMcYOu3-DiuOVXSE6ZTyvG7nAqb3OBcUv-2RGY9GTqT9FAuuFP06JpNfd_ltaIw2lahV1ZSIAxBty_f7qiCd-cHxS8kHVzoQNmTI/s320/Trentham+Lane+water.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv393niIsCT_alUkygSZwDrIf9_yUuA5x_eoYKQszNeWHRiBIXpaQlFr3ajLHaHXZzAwQm_LgTpwdyr6Zgiwurn2hPQoBLU2WIAEXbWsT_QREUx4nEHRUkPFq6Eb-g0WDfN1IcI5z8Pyc/s2048/Trentham+Lane+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1530" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv393niIsCT_alUkygSZwDrIf9_yUuA5x_eoYKQszNeWHRiBIXpaQlFr3ajLHaHXZzAwQm_LgTpwdyr6Zgiwurn2hPQoBLU2WIAEXbWsT_QREUx4nEHRUkPFq6Eb-g0WDfN1IcI5z8Pyc/w348-h466/Trentham+Lane+2.JPG" width="348" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This photo shows the colours of our soil, grass and trees when there is rain about providing inspiration for colour selection for more artwork.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Now the BOM are talking about polar vortexes, MJO oscillations as well, being climate drivers, I will have to research more so I can find further inspiration in the weather.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-64255507184121034612021-03-21T14:13:00.000+10:002021-03-21T14:13:11.170+10:00Landscapes and Fiery Urban Remnants<p> In 2017, I started making freestanding landscapes without the tracks movement. Wanting to create a focus area of the colour condensed into one point. I really liked the way my green landscape turned out. The fabric used for the blade colour was a darker blue black colour and this worked well with the greeens.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1235" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_j1qSVR03MRdrCrdRJXSYWdvjJVO3uXwMa56AazgekQvMhwk_NYzkGYax94MGvaz2umqntg72fd_FksRWtDLk46LoTbNcft4Zt72A37TDhtD56RbTbEcnftvFagY9vfJ0BxeSdssudPE/s320/Green+Landscape.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted to try another using the grey fabric from some of the Tracks series and Yellow Landscape was created. Another Title for this could be "Fire Landscape".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTs-wMa4X4mNphMm6jyaHQ4AMbckmEMDwvQnbSPUNV3bkTBpaAgCSJ2KeDVh3niQHj45RrmmlLHr053bMxmPUzTu4bQRMQ7wOyA2nYnjVF5fv2FiHsEBmS88rFZeDSTbCOS5stvLsMFsU/s2048/Yellow+Landscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTs-wMa4X4mNphMm6jyaHQ4AMbckmEMDwvQnbSPUNV3bkTBpaAgCSJ2KeDVh3niQHj45RrmmlLHr053bMxmPUzTu4bQRMQ7wOyA2nYnjVF5fv2FiHsEBmS88rFZeDSTbCOS5stvLsMFsU/s320/Yellow+Landscape.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> I then went on to try a second focal point of the condensed colours. This is actually the second make in these colours as the original didn't work out as I had hoped so I filled in where a focal point had been and this looks untidy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSOUnIf6DyIAs3_w-idC3J2Td5wa-fEyjMeJBVI12TqsK9htV99LiAlEWu8AsO3ro2fGWhdlo2dmw5gCRgt8H6nwpTyF1Sjch9ibKO3Mnw4sjXxqZnUYXhS2JxMiHnxugD_1PYGAsMhQ/s2048/Red+Landscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSOUnIf6DyIAs3_w-idC3J2Td5wa-fEyjMeJBVI12TqsK9htV99LiAlEWu8AsO3ro2fGWhdlo2dmw5gCRgt8H6nwpTyF1Sjch9ibKO3Mnw4sjXxqZnUYXhS2JxMiHnxugD_1PYGAsMhQ/s320/Red+Landscape.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In September 2018, Tangled Threads challenge was remnants and I wanted to create a second piece to possibly be included in the exhibition for 2019. I liked the autumnal colours and came up with this. I called this one Fiery Urban Remnants as the news grabs of night skies during urban warfare showed flaming buildings lit up against the dark skies. This piece is mounted on canvas and has some vertical quilting in the 3 focus areas. Due to its size 18" H x 28 " wide I hand stitched it to a piece of felt, used diluted gel medium to glue the felt to the canvas leaving approx 2.5cms loose, then handstitched the piece to the canvas. Earlier pieces that have not been mounted this way, can sag a little away from the canvas when hung. This seems to prevent that from happening. I am still thinking that I may make another one similar but alter the size and placement of the middle focus area. As with most of my artwork, they look better when hung on a wall and under good lighting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BFpKgMwas6BLUmg7wg0_b0cUPYwYnhwn3DZw4o9E_M69qia3Tt8vpZPTVQFdyVtR31DeFNROZVklBivi46p8MSegCNPFFeoHMw6TSqXgytQoMfoBQ6Axky31CG2nSg0eC5GajHMGljQ/s2048/Fiery+Urban+Landscape+Jan+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BFpKgMwas6BLUmg7wg0_b0cUPYwYnhwn3DZw4o9E_M69qia3Tt8vpZPTVQFdyVtR31DeFNROZVklBivi46p8MSegCNPFFeoHMw6TSqXgytQoMfoBQ6Axky31CG2nSg0eC5GajHMGljQ/s320/Fiery+Urban+Landscape+Jan+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been continuing working on my Incubator Program with Lisa Call, working on pieces for Tangled Threads, fitting in some house restoration projects ( back on the sander and paint brush). Our queenslander has 24 sets of veranda cornices which are attached to the posts and top beams on the veranda. Some I have finished repainting but 15 still need doing. The ravages of time were starting to show up on some of them so working on them is a priority now that the 10 french doors are finished. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a sample of timber ones available to use as new. Unfortunately our design is not amongst them so we would have to purchase 24 sets of them ready made or get them custom made so preservation is the next best thing. The drought has still not finished, yes we have had some good rain but again, very little dam filling rain. I will show 2 pieces inspired by that topic next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFoXBnXTTwtqeAsPLGO9O1Axd0cFejbTeFtxQun7SCAACaQSIBh7uVV873x8vdWbAotwAbfNx9weYO0ePb4_L4n-SMqtNgyDfN41G6_679PzPaBlVGIwqghF4CJUgxZc-tMYdZeqbXe0/s2048/436_Verandah-Brackets_2277_2774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1681" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFoXBnXTTwtqeAsPLGO9O1Axd0cFejbTeFtxQun7SCAACaQSIBh7uVV873x8vdWbAotwAbfNx9weYO0ePb4_L4n-SMqtNgyDfN41G6_679PzPaBlVGIwqghF4CJUgxZc-tMYdZeqbXe0/s320/436_Verandah-Brackets_2277_2774.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-6951111181877064942021-02-27T21:29:00.003+10:002021-02-27T21:29:57.313+10:00Visibility<p> "Visibility" - a word that has a few meanings, mostly to do with seeing, prominence etc.</p><p>In 2017 the Tangled Threads theme was set to a certain size 0.5m wide by 2.0m long. The person who set the theme envisaged long transparent pieces of fabric hanging in the centre of a room to be viewed from either side or transparent fabric covering a doorway.</p><p>To be honest, in the beginning I was a bit stunned to think somehow I had to try to merge my current work to this theme. The 2.0m length was certainly a challenge. This piece took me over 3 months of stitching to piece it and hours to quilt it. In my mind it is a drone's view of the streets in a town with the rows of houses and the intersections. Visibility is important when driving around the streets. The dotted line represents the road. I like the way from my fabric selection, the values drift in and out of visibility.</p><p>This piece glows with luminosity when it is hanging under lights. I find it difficult to get decent photos of it due to its length. It really does suit our high ceiling house so at this stage I am happy if it never finds its forever home but maybe one day it will. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhABLgawvdNEwOLQwNkYgFdoifuZQckEudCZOG54rDZZFpP2pRaMwWZdbSz6DhyXc6qJCPUimeyG5E0zwLBupbvE_fc831eA59-CxOop5FBeemXs4Qu-6MyXosrm7A2TIaEQIXxP3DzA4/s2468/Visibility+May+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2468" data-original-width="731" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhABLgawvdNEwOLQwNkYgFdoifuZQckEudCZOG54rDZZFpP2pRaMwWZdbSz6DhyXc6qJCPUimeyG5E0zwLBupbvE_fc831eA59-CxOop5FBeemXs4Qu-6MyXosrm7A2TIaEQIXxP3DzA4/w155-h522/Visibility+May+2018.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-45892162538539582542021-02-22T11:22:00.002+10:002021-02-22T11:22:34.994+10:00Inset 1 and Remnants<p> I am thankful to be in a vibrant group of fellow textile artists called Tangled Threads here in the South Burnett. We are kept busy each year creating work for exhibitions in our area. Each year that I have been a member ( except for 2020) due to Sars-Cov-2 we have participated in the Winter Craft Festival in Kingaroy. We make new pieces each year for July then we exhibit at other places after that. In 2018 the theme was Inset and the challenge was to use metal in something. I had been trying out ideas for other focal points in my pieces other than the triangle peaks. I still wanted the shuttered view of a landscape. I came up with this, wanting bands of colour and an image within. This piece is called Inset 1- our Daily Landscape. I also wanted to frame within the focal point so I appliqued 1/4" wide copper foil ( used in guitars for sound reflection) that I sourced on ebay. This is definitely one of my family's favourite pieces. I actually discovered a photo of it ( from hanging in the Kingaroy Gallery) on Pinterest. Mind you they never acknowledged who made it, would have been good if they did.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPhpLfrGmkDuBcRbyjfpyddzF4mUjEm_nAnk7LCYBPPLxdBm4CgN0WkrrpPetbn8kilGlZsMrdwB8tImG__JfM2jfBjXUgkuf3XgqX_hePuf8UvQTEpgjICLobOLrIgV3-kPWx2NLsuE/s2823/Our+Daily+Landscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2823" data-original-width="1114" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPhpLfrGmkDuBcRbyjfpyddzF4mUjEm_nAnk7LCYBPPLxdBm4CgN0WkrrpPetbn8kilGlZsMrdwB8tImG__JfM2jfBjXUgkuf3XgqX_hePuf8UvQTEpgjICLobOLrIgV3-kPWx2NLsuE/w187-h363/Our+Daily+Landscape.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><p><br /></p>In August each year, we set the theme and challenge for the next year. We came up with Remnants in 2018 for the 2019 year. For many years I have had fungi on a long list of possible things for inspiration. This piece came about because of the colours of fungi that I have seen on the decomposing wood in our paddocks. It looks a bit "drab" in this photo, but under the lights in a gallery and in our house it glows. I quilted the grey fabric with the colours of the strips and it is very effective. <p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7K0gTCg7FqFWcCzQOb1puqfTBTxlsGjFLYI6lgR-guZorlohvNV5j7ujhpAckN_X4wiAUucqZbRu898_HZHTc0vLdUWCFtKhkjKZEwids1NMXV-X5jhT3cCPntylIm4FQIERFFLvqn8/s2048/Detritus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1496" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7K0gTCg7FqFWcCzQOb1puqfTBTxlsGjFLYI6lgR-guZorlohvNV5j7ujhpAckN_X4wiAUucqZbRu898_HZHTc0vLdUWCFtKhkjKZEwids1NMXV-X5jhT3cCPntylIm4FQIERFFLvqn8/s320/Detritus.jpg" /></a></div> I have been working on The Incubator and Mastermind Program with Lisa Call. This runs for 6 months as a project and I have been busy. Blogging, using Evernote to write about my art, using Excel for inventories is all part of the project. I have been managing to just keep up with it all. As well as doing extra shifts at my paid job, it has been a busy few weeks. On the plus side, I have been working on a couple of new pieces as well. On the home front, we are still waiting ( is getting very dry ) for some rain. Hope I have better news about that next week.<p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-10175201146616497642021-02-07T15:28:00.002+10:002021-02-07T15:28:28.444+10:00Reflections and Combinations<p> The next two pieces I am featuring were both made in 2017, exploring the tracks series further. Both of these pieces were constructed to meet a theme. Reflections was originally made to be an entry in the Mt Perry Art Gallery acquisitive competition with the theme Reflections of Mt Perry. I was verbally told about it and when the brochure came out, it did not include textile art, so it could not be entered. This is an abstract view around Mingo Crossing at Paradise Dam between Gayndah and Mt Perry. I used to spend a few hours there kayaking on the water as the dam filled up after its construction. Sadly the government of the day has seen fit to lower the wall ( due to their concern about some safety aspects of the existing wall) so the levels seen at Mingo then, may not be repeated, so I probably will not be kayaking there again. The floods in 2013 went over the bridge at Mingo and we were told that would never happen, so who knows what the future can bring.</p><p>Technically speaking this is a 1 way flip with both sets close together to create movement.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqyDnMbE9uRV654eQPXUxzcA5_-4EHWnYl_N0khppvrp8JhOg2bwTFCyspiMkJks_54ut_Oc1kDVyIMJdwUA4zoluCG1sGirOaypUzp832zmaLTRY_aeBlQnba_nD9l-1jNKqaTQj1ok/s2607/Reflections+Cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2607" data-original-width="1207" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqyDnMbE9uRV654eQPXUxzcA5_-4EHWnYl_N0khppvrp8JhOg2bwTFCyspiMkJks_54ut_Oc1kDVyIMJdwUA4zoluCG1sGirOaypUzp832zmaLTRY_aeBlQnba_nD9l-1jNKqaTQj1ok/s320/Reflections+Cropped.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I made Combinations prior to Reflections in 2017, for our Tangled Threads group exhibit in 2017. It had to be a specific measurement of 1.5m x 0.5m. Combinations was the theme selected and for once the theme did not make me have to draw a long string to it. I really like this piece, looks wonderful hanging in my house with the high ceilings.<p></p><p>Technically it is a 2 way flip, straight and close together to create the straight line of peaks.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jWtNWsZXdcgSfczinTIWViPGATqFqNri9GvWyi1l7tH0lfAuWI0E-9FbHP0DVUxyQMXUtsH8LovG-DceWAqJXoc2zMxrhoLqCl47YZ6GPMGI4pih0Jbk8OPmTO6bvkcqDsp55Ob5qnM/s3126/Combinations+Cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3126" data-original-width="1006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jWtNWsZXdcgSfczinTIWViPGATqFqNri9GvWyi1l7tH0lfAuWI0E-9FbHP0DVUxyQMXUtsH8LovG-DceWAqJXoc2zMxrhoLqCl47YZ6GPMGI4pih0Jbk8OPmTO6bvkcqDsp55Ob5qnM/s320/Combinations+Cropped.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-10281663733540516922021-01-31T16:46:00.000+10:002021-01-31T16:46:57.581+10:00Talking about Tracks<p> I know that I have spoken about this series of quilts before and showed you some of them too. I need to reflect on them and why they have been a part of my life for a few years and the progress I have made following them. I am showing you some of them in the progression of the series. As most of you probably know I went off to Ballarat Fibre Arts event in July 2016 for a 5 day workshop with Lisa Call called Working In a Series. Feeling I knew very little about Art and thought I knew a bit about quilting, gave me the courage to sign up for this workshop. Imagine my trepidation on arrival to find out some of the other class members were some very well known Australian Quilting tutors, one of them commented that this was a class where the tutors go to learn from a well known international tutor and that was why she was there. I had started this work in October 2015 after I had signed up for the course, wanting to be prepared for it but not really understanding what I was doing. I had seen a project by Odile Texier in a book and I was fascinated by that, so I thought I could use that technique and make quilts full of personal meaning to me. By the time July came around I think I had made at least 4 of these as my potential series for the class. I think it was about day 2 of the class that I plucked up the courage to actually show Lisa the quilts that I had with me, that I had made beforehand as the feelings of trepidation had lessened a bit by then. In the class I was working on landscapes inspired by a photo of storm clouds over Longreach and we were working on adding movement to that photo. Mind you the small pieces I made then are still unquilted.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01Bx6HM8svJ5E56JqcEKCVAZHTBbGFo7FFi79xvZuqRjP7KFyuKmT6KrfS8rbqfLMU5cjrUdd6ad2CnPA4rbu3cN_MGhKgdI-8N6uxi4X01tdOvN22AlOajaygGz6wFjarmtsELPcEzo/s2048/Tracks+1+New+Zealand+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01Bx6HM8svJ5E56JqcEKCVAZHTBbGFo7FFi79xvZuqRjP7KFyuKmT6KrfS8rbqfLMU5cjrUdd6ad2CnPA4rbu3cN_MGhKgdI-8N6uxi4X01tdOvN22AlOajaygGz6wFjarmtsELPcEzo/s320/Tracks+1+New+Zealand+cropped.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>This is Tracks 1- New Zealand, I spent a week in NZ North Island with my husband and son ( as a 4 month old) in 1990. The colours just remind me of the place. In 2020, we went back ( not with the now 30 yr old son though) to the South Island and we were hoping to hop over the Tasman again last July to spend a weekend in the snow but Covid came along preventing us from travelling. Imagine us Queenslanders used to shorts/thongs and very little winter gear spending time in the snow!<div>Design wise, this has a 2 way curved flip ( I can't think of a better way to describe it) creating the horizon. The view is abstracted by the use of the contrasting colours as if you are viewing the world through a shuttered window.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDNZOG3m8TPuTbRgsht3J06kL0Qu7PERHcfrTHlJYVFTNUS9xtu7lLqEj_m6c-FWotQY4cVB8HZD6HOFJ6su_i5VrV95_i8ejOPDBtbFIjtpTpp0AaYPfFV7EsXPj3Vw-xsxlwxgccYs/s2048/Tracks+2+Africa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDNZOG3m8TPuTbRgsht3J06kL0Qu7PERHcfrTHlJYVFTNUS9xtu7lLqEj_m6c-FWotQY4cVB8HZD6HOFJ6su_i5VrV95_i8ejOPDBtbFIjtpTpp0AaYPfFV7EsXPj3Vw-xsxlwxgccYs/s320/Tracks+2+Africa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is Tracks 2- Africa. This is how I imagine the sunsets in Africa to be. Maybe one day I might be fortunate to travel there to see it for myself. I had always dreamed of going there to work for a few months helping out with malaria diagnoses but at present and firmly stuck in my job here in Australia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Design wise- similar to tracks 1 but I quilted this one more heavily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KNdyu45mSuyBSZdI-xA0cKXjSe9w3ifpiL12q14OKCGuap-of91F1tAlDko_44yEO8taDqoTEVcS3k7gmF85FITCRnyM2Iy3dBhGJPT3zhZk-Xn8X53Hwya04Hj5yiE_rDgEdHI3M2c/s2048/Tracks+3+Pt+Vernon+Beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KNdyu45mSuyBSZdI-xA0cKXjSe9w3ifpiL12q14OKCGuap-of91F1tAlDko_44yEO8taDqoTEVcS3k7gmF85FITCRnyM2Iy3dBhGJPT3zhZk-Xn8X53Hwya04Hj5yiE_rDgEdHI3M2c/s320/Tracks+3+Pt+Vernon+Beach.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is Tracks 3- Pt Vernon Beach. I spent quite a few childhood holidays ( actually the best time spent with cousins and grandparents ) at a tiny house in Long St, Pt Vernon, Hervey Bay. This was where my grandmother taught me how to sew, mend clothes, crochet and also knit a bit. She made endless bed coverings from scraps from her gingham stuffed toys she made for all of us 14 grandchildren. It was her principles of making do that instilled in my sister and I a love for patchwork, quilting. Every day included a trip to the beach ( unless it was pouring rain) and I can remember sobbing in the back of the car when it was time to go home to go back to school.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Design wise- similar to 1 and 2 but I tried to create the horizon between the water and the sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierUw9vRewbuv6fvN0Z0oBvLzvjboW8Zs1h4TUnaYLv02ltdo5QzAqHNIMlve5yAEsFbovSiHw7oM19pyYLYgPv8xhFGbgQ0tzz9DRGO5i8l9ujHrlwFXQP_c2O4M0GDWOnxIGbikUxSc/s2048/Tracks+5-+Mount+Perry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierUw9vRewbuv6fvN0Z0oBvLzvjboW8Zs1h4TUnaYLv02ltdo5QzAqHNIMlve5yAEsFbovSiHw7oM19pyYLYgPv8xhFGbgQ0tzz9DRGO5i8l9ujHrlwFXQP_c2O4M0GDWOnxIGbikUxSc/s320/Tracks+5-+Mount+Perry.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This is Tracks 5- Mount Perry. Again this was a special place, I moved there when I got married and raised our 3 children there in the hilly country. I must admit it was also sometimes green but quite often was in drought.</div><div>Design wise- I have added sets of the flips to create an image of mountains.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHIDoabsaA1a4yZXSP_CgGMdRCu9PmJHZZgYJAerJYK5-QBnS9WQD9vQ7wYxYdWNmVMuC-6J-vQTYwsxCj_OJyV5KWxDHM8vLGjt4fEomN_I5JylJFi9le1znS33KSpxXNnpip_xLxag/s2048/Tracks+7+Mundubbera+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHIDoabsaA1a4yZXSP_CgGMdRCu9PmJHZZgYJAerJYK5-QBnS9WQD9vQ7wYxYdWNmVMuC-6J-vQTYwsxCj_OJyV5KWxDHM8vLGjt4fEomN_I5JylJFi9le1znS33KSpxXNnpip_xLxag/s320/Tracks+7+Mundubbera+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br />This is Tracks 7- Mundubbera. My home town and growing up on a citrus orchard , a quilt about that had to be made. This time I used the colours, and the single straight row to represent the many straight rows of trees to be found in the Mundubbera area.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqObveyoQRRniUSOoEzuk8czT9k3vaSjq8OpP8k4gBOGkIKQJSnlloVjcfwx5JIW2Vi6gPx8DeV42plDlqGTxi7tZGMyqIZ8tGAOrTGUME5QY7QloxZkxTZ94x4cicQc-8BhWirvWn3k/s2048/Tracks+12+Desert+Skies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqObveyoQRRniUSOoEzuk8czT9k3vaSjq8OpP8k4gBOGkIKQJSnlloVjcfwx5JIW2Vi6gPx8DeV42plDlqGTxi7tZGMyqIZ8tGAOrTGUME5QY7QloxZkxTZ94x4cicQc-8BhWirvWn3k/s320/Tracks+12+Desert+Skies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is Tracks 12- Desert Skies. My first job as a Medical Scientist outside of the Brisbane area was as a country reliever. I was rapidly sent to Charleville on Boxing Day 1980 as they had a staffing crisis. I spent 3 months out there and had a great time. The heat there was pretty fierce and I was still hours away from the Simpson Desert, just walking from the Laboratory across to the hospital was hot.</div><div>Design wise- I progressed to using 2 different colours for the "blades". </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fWgL8g77hT-TnGuAZqfktx3jeIK9pnPJa5ZYMrjhUpQoBUILWYLvUcZsS3FIEorOooavuTgvrBbS5-I0683KmAdO1QnQKDFLNJMIwo8bJvVV0SPdkncKj4yAQs487Y5-Zfi1nI5kyuU/s2048/Tracks+13+Sunrise+over+Vietnam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fWgL8g77hT-TnGuAZqfktx3jeIK9pnPJa5ZYMrjhUpQoBUILWYLvUcZsS3FIEorOooavuTgvrBbS5-I0683KmAdO1QnQKDFLNJMIwo8bJvVV0SPdkncKj4yAQs487Y5-Zfi1nI5kyuU/s320/Tracks+13+Sunrise+over+Vietnam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is Tracks 13- Sunrise over Vietnam. A work colleague went off to Vietnam and posted a photo on FB. With his permission I made this quilt from his photo. I have since traveled to Indonesia to make batik fabrics and there are similar sunrises/sunsets there also. </div><div>Design wise, I used straight lines above the horizon with only the tracks evident in the foreground.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqQXv6IYOiW8gBfSlpWgRS-c-xENS1JNcm1yBz44cjVUBF-KvbwZDokAPharlMgLvBe2qKwd51obFGSdcGyS6d3LTDraHns46TNkU1cLoeVIRuVWE2jKUUgRDATzt24DNJ4Euh-VRdLI/s2048/Tracks+14-+Wildflowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqQXv6IYOiW8gBfSlpWgRS-c-xENS1JNcm1yBz44cjVUBF-KvbwZDokAPharlMgLvBe2qKwd51obFGSdcGyS6d3LTDraHns46TNkU1cLoeVIRuVWE2jKUUgRDATzt24DNJ4Euh-VRdLI/s320/Tracks+14-+Wildflowers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is Tracks 14- Wildflowers, that is what it was meant to be , but I also think it could be a Canola paddock with the tractor tracks through it. When I think about it, I learnt to drive a tractor when I was 5 yrs old and spent many a day slashing, spraying, picking fruit in the orchard so maybe I should change the title to reflect my farming origins.</div><div>Design wise- this was a technologically challenging piece to make as the 2 way flips meet at a central line. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MlbYiDEhvIL_ZIQnTYD8mMzUFA7DULMoY-v-Qf0uGntK1BlD0uT4_kphp6Ii2stAfJf8sNBgNUObjGFAoc_fbD2CBdihH23kQ7mUX9YzI6TCsjQEb1HPCFfP1660Prgjt5DnK0oqUN8/s2048/Tracks+15+Artic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MlbYiDEhvIL_ZIQnTYD8mMzUFA7DULMoY-v-Qf0uGntK1BlD0uT4_kphp6Ii2stAfJf8sNBgNUObjGFAoc_fbD2CBdihH23kQ7mUX9YzI6TCsjQEb1HPCFfP1660Prgjt5DnK0oqUN8/s320/Tracks+15+Artic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is Tracks 15- Artic, this was made as a test piece for a larger project called Visibility. I will do a separate post about it in this series of blogposts. Up to this piece most of the series were medium/dark values relying on the colour, form to create the meaning. This time I changed the values so the blades disappeared. I also did not use a border to create the sense of a never ending vista.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope now that I have told my story about theses few pieces you have gained a better understanding of some of them. </div><div>I have spent the first part of the Incubator and Mastermind Course with Lisa Call documenting and making an inventory of my artwork so have been pretty busy but hope to keep this up to finally become a habit.</div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-30804504981678085342021-01-21T15:06:00.001+10:002021-01-21T15:06:18.149+10:00New Year, New Directions<p> A New Year always seems to be full of new beginnings and hopes to change habits and directions. 2020 seemed to be a bad year for the world with this Sars-CoV 2 virus emerging from whatever source it came from. Being in rural Queensland, we haven't been greatly affected with lockdowns, limits on our personal freedoms. My work place has had major changes due to the pandemic with an increase in swab testing, new test procedures on our Genexpert for stat testing to determine whether full Covid isolation occurs for new inpatients and all of this without an increase in staff.</p><p>Farm wise, we have proceeded along with better prices for beef cattle due to the easing of the drought with some relief rain but still insufficient to fill all of the water storages in our area and Covid procedures have not greatly affected the farm.</p><p>I mentioned I was doing the Finding Meaning/ Voice course with Lisa Call from October to January 2021.This coincided with my first solo exhibition in Wondai Regional Art Gallery and I had organised time off from work to prepare for this. It also ended up being quite a stressful time family wise as 2 of our ageing parents had some major health issues in November. I sold 4 pieces at the Gallery during the 4 weeks so that was some good news. I managed to keep up with my assignments for the course and developed a deeper understanding of my art and maybe some new directions to follow. </p><p>The New Year started with the passing of my Father In Law who had just turned 91 at the end of 2020. </p><p>These are photos of 3 of my sold pieces. </p><p>Desert Lace.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJYwBoSmffcViJL1oNa-5p_7vHXzYCltFl5lNgfT7jYekLR6JYHdxBzc4R8rHW9FIqk3yXshG3TUYhBAMtluctpcivWsXOBd5nk-9bbUWGMKoUTqxFkjf485gbr9ApF4p4rZwFKAyDdjw/s2620/Ruth+Wagner+Lace+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJYwBoSmffcViJL1oNa-5p_7vHXzYCltFl5lNgfT7jYekLR6JYHdxBzc4R8rHW9FIqk3yXshG3TUYhBAMtluctpcivWsXOBd5nk-9bbUWGMKoUTqxFkjf485gbr9ApF4p4rZwFKAyDdjw/s320/Ruth+Wagner+Lace+.jpg" /></a></div>Purple Night.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikID2ER36W3TDFgk7AN8Ybo9wmWjM39wGme7DtUoqSJwQpbPv7cPfzDgEmJM42s29NHj4u4UtxygvvlFyyUxCsd5r3bHC_86yqE0PEr_H2VFYPF9OpP2CgRAwosYcHWuIQVUrGE5AaOAM/s2048/Purple+Night+October+2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1661" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikID2ER36W3TDFgk7AN8Ybo9wmWjM39wGme7DtUoqSJwQpbPv7cPfzDgEmJM42s29NHj4u4UtxygvvlFyyUxCsd5r3bHC_86yqE0PEr_H2VFYPF9OpP2CgRAwosYcHWuIQVUrGE5AaOAM/s320/Purple+Night+October+2020.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Joyful<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv5cTRgMg1y8l3Kkv6erZCEJPR8vEgDp2Kygw6qYw3tCFymdpu1R7mnd4gN6z1nF3EmQHLAcNKmpiqQijqENVgXltYx9kU8GdF2aFjl57EGOE3i6Nz27rH6uFr5LNMpF8aHxBpzYmnXk/s2048/Joyful+October+2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1576" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv5cTRgMg1y8l3Kkv6erZCEJPR8vEgDp2Kygw6qYw3tCFymdpu1R7mnd4gN6z1nF3EmQHLAcNKmpiqQijqENVgXltYx9kU8GdF2aFjl57EGOE3i6Nz27rH6uFr5LNMpF8aHxBpzYmnXk/s320/Joyful+October+2020.jpg" /></a></div><br />During September, along with my daughter I attended an alcohol inks workshop. She has gone onto to create quite a few more. With very limited art tutoring, this is one of my favourite pieces to date. I am thinking in time, maybe a joint exhibition if she continues using them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQne13d1-YwAEGav7OFOLvKYal8mowS8tvtsqtb2jvXU-IsCyVkktMZCHGR8OMZ-tK-PYjbw6k-CaCfmingwJfepriJ2bnmrAqbsB_ldbUpyE_pouY_71gIqmxyRrhHiLwhSiMGWwudPw/s2048/Bindy%2527s+alcohol+ink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1415" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQne13d1-YwAEGav7OFOLvKYal8mowS8tvtsqtb2jvXU-IsCyVkktMZCHGR8OMZ-tK-PYjbw6k-CaCfmingwJfepriJ2bnmrAqbsB_ldbUpyE_pouY_71gIqmxyRrhHiLwhSiMGWwudPw/s320/Bindy%2527s+alcohol+ink.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Finding Meaning/Voice course has come to a close, and I signed up for Lisa Call's 6 month Incubator and MasterMind Program. This is a self paced project with accountability check ins,coaching calls and online group support from the other 5 participants. I am really looking forward to working out my project. This mainly involves organising my body of work, finding other places to exhibit my work and making new work. I need to set realistic monthly goals and attempt to stick to them as much as I can. As part of the Finding Meaning course I needed to remake an existing piece with new meaning from the areas we studied which add meaning to your art. The original " Detritus" made as part of the Remnants theme.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzvmQPofxkcBY9yAuyGFgTRtdr9f6XF8_XefXZ3TGBPwGm1OfcdDShIeTyXEqPNpaQkcadOUkH62CfT90FCyE4cQwZmsZiaJMzVqHMF_jHC5xrZIDYNd-ItuCiGb2Z-kQZwchHU6R89g/s2048/Detritus+October+2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1529" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzvmQPofxkcBY9yAuyGFgTRtdr9f6XF8_XefXZ3TGBPwGm1OfcdDShIeTyXEqPNpaQkcadOUkH62CfT90FCyE4cQwZmsZiaJMzVqHMF_jHC5xrZIDYNd-ItuCiGb2Z-kQZwchHU6R89g/s320/Detritus+October+2020.jpg" /></a></div>This is the remake, still a work in progress, as my stitching time has been limited lately. I was trying to add more of my context into this piece, coming from within, I spend a lot of time peering down a microscope, hence the circular overlays. I am thinking there could be more of this in the future, along with a few more landscapes.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYwkg2XRTX0GTMjvMtge0SamaNbYZYw7KLnpKqEFhjuhBV99-xRG88aKvbN7Q8kX7VCOIOKBZQvj8abg6ckqGWhCgSysOh2oKOyRParjr8Ffhhlt77UInvsKyx11V03V9DJF9rMvVa5Y/s2048/Detritus+Remake+Dec+2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1578" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYwkg2XRTX0GTMjvMtge0SamaNbYZYw7KLnpKqEFhjuhBV99-xRG88aKvbN7Q8kX7VCOIOKBZQvj8abg6ckqGWhCgSysOh2oKOyRParjr8Ffhhlt77UInvsKyx11V03V9DJF9rMvVa5Y/s320/Detritus+Remake+Dec+2020.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The final assignment was to make a Heart demonstrating your Voice. The Voice I want to try to follow is making art recognizable as your style. This is my heart using Derwent Intense Blocks on paper. I find these more appealing in a sketchbook than coloured pencils.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8U7GXfQeW3g5nXBmMFxx1EBzpZfE9Kteddt8oUyj-zg3fldtX4zGL1-97P5byixRvQoSRn6xYNM3_gckPCF2Q9iA0ySePAL8_g-fQoGJnO_UgSfKcASr1eWp5KzCai56_vH7K9ZrUCvs/s2048/Ruth+Heart+2+Jan+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8U7GXfQeW3g5nXBmMFxx1EBzpZfE9Kteddt8oUyj-zg3fldtX4zGL1-97P5byixRvQoSRn6xYNM3_gckPCF2Q9iA0ySePAL8_g-fQoGJnO_UgSfKcASr1eWp5KzCai56_vH7K9ZrUCvs/s320/Ruth+Heart+2+Jan+2021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>The course involves writing, speaking about your art and this is where blogging about it comes in. One of my goals is to increase my blogging and instagram posts so I am thinking more short posts about a specific piece. Well, I can only try. Hope to keep it happening a bit more frequent than I have been. Time will show as always.Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-76703137119790953952020-10-23T07:39:00.002+10:002020-10-23T07:39:17.712+10:00Back to Learning, Preparations for an Exhibition<p> I have been busy working on preparations for my upcoming exhibition in the Wondai Regional Art Gallery. Hanging Up day is Mon November 2nd, 2020. I have been busy cataloging and checking all things are ready.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-4cibc-yatsIRQnITMr8WZcdb51Foj7e8rtaVSzpWYdNotv3Bz_-akg2NB6HegdzkB3IIjs5EO81bK0HUACeC8MYPVPqT5j24a_gwIJ6IlfG0cwm1R30-nzS6LKc8BJBnIOo29JdbQ0/s2048/Yellow+Landscape.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-4cibc-yatsIRQnITMr8WZcdb51Foj7e8rtaVSzpWYdNotv3Bz_-akg2NB6HegdzkB3IIjs5EO81bK0HUACeC8MYPVPqT5j24a_gwIJ6IlfG0cwm1R30-nzS6LKc8BJBnIOo29JdbQ0/s320/Yellow+Landscape.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Working out which pieces to put in, how much available space is there has been difficult but I think I have it sorted.One of the hardest things is working out if I want to sell a piece and how much to ask. I try to quell the will anybody want to buy any of my pieces. On past experience , there will probably be no one wanting to buy, but the experience will be worth it and also a learning experience.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRE2aC6dwdSwyx6ZjTQiYVrpkpMWYkebk92cUJrQbX-1GM9BGgyI109PrBucazqyI4wDLq_UPv0dE39E84m38vzAlUoLzBgwiD-OWRhfLPvMmyzCJVFUKlTmzIyY9TLfTgUOU26wtqt8/s2048/Vietnam+sunrise.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRE2aC6dwdSwyx6ZjTQiYVrpkpMWYkebk92cUJrQbX-1GM9BGgyI109PrBucazqyI4wDLq_UPv0dE39E84m38vzAlUoLzBgwiD-OWRhfLPvMmyzCJVFUKlTmzIyY9TLfTgUOU26wtqt8/s320/Vietnam+sunrise.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I have also been doing an Online Module with Lisa Call - Finding Meaning in your Art/Finding Your Voice. This is certainly worth the time and effort. It was sheer luck that the course was offered when I had taken time off from work to prepare for the Exhibition. It is hard work but so worth it. It has tasked me with looking into my past, present and where I want to go. It has also given me a deeper understanding about art. Writing Artist's statements, and formal analysis of a piece of artwork is fascinating.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhYem7NGFtpo_87es8PAIB2B6PPAg27I74LpEf3VbJbhHm9tGYz5PKEYXOqW4Cx4G-6tHddDJ-NcF1pOdCk77sitcQR22CbJLkslIKpT-yix_K5UcA2TzWzbVVhSIky1MOsLn6QD7e-E/s2048/Ruth+Wagner+Citrus+10x8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhYem7NGFtpo_87es8PAIB2B6PPAg27I74LpEf3VbJbhHm9tGYz5PKEYXOqW4Cx4G-6tHddDJ-NcF1pOdCk77sitcQR22CbJLkslIKpT-yix_K5UcA2TzWzbVVhSIky1MOsLn6QD7e-E/s320/Ruth+Wagner+Citrus+10x8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJbM5oTf0wkcl3mHw6MzjAfcVkQ7uDrZsnXVfeOSXOvk0GhcolQPjNC8MJk2CSBBG7qS2cYBDVuQ26yKRMPUf0T9EQ5K5vBXj6s_YrMnBwiLlAdcxrEnzWE-SW5OUTz3mgrJYgx0Lxto/s2048/Beach+tracks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJbM5oTf0wkcl3mHw6MzjAfcVkQ7uDrZsnXVfeOSXOvk0GhcolQPjNC8MJk2CSBBG7qS2cYBDVuQ26yKRMPUf0T9EQ5K5vBXj6s_YrMnBwiLlAdcxrEnzWE-SW5OUTz3mgrJYgx0Lxto/s320/Beach+tracks.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Life is pretty busy, we have had a start to the rain, getting a gentle storm with 31mm rain so the pressure from the drought is eased. Waiting for our State Election to finish and the political garbage on our Main Stream Media ending will be good. Hopefully I can get a few photos of the Opening Night at Wondai for you.<p></p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-61448191565521541732020-09-28T01:08:00.001+10:002020-09-28T01:08:13.643+10:00A Long Absence<p> Well it's been quite awhile since I last found time to visit this blog. 2020 has been quite a year and its not over yet. We were so lucky to get our trip to NZ in before borders were closed and the airlines ceased flying on many routes. In my last post in May, I mentioned the spaniel's Mum ie. our youngest daughter. She flew out to Sri Lanka and India in early March. She managed to visit Sri Lanka but her travel visa for India was cancelled 2 days before she was due to fly there. After some long phone calls she managed to get bumped off one flight from Sri Lanka to Singapore, rerouted via Bangladesh/Malayasia to Brisbane and finally landed safely back in Qld early one Friday morning 2 weeks after she left and 2 weeks before she was due back at work. She dutifully self quarantined fro those 2 weeks. She has spent the months since, dreaming of going back. </p><p>Sars-coV-2 has certainly rocked humanity. Whether you fear the virus, or the unkown facts about the virus, the effect on humans has been immense. So much angst, is sometimes hard to understand. I know its taken a toll on everybody in some way. As a medical scientist I have spent quite a while each shift setting up tests and processing results whilst still doing all this with no extra staff, so imagine the stress we work with. I am quite sure that some of the limited information about this virus is incorrect and the main stream media in the world is not telling us all of the truth. What can a single person do? I don't know the answer to that. </p><p>I do know that for most people in Qld, life has continued with some changes to our habits. I have been sewing a few art quilts. I have a solo exhibition coming up in Wondai Art Gallery, so have been busy organising a few things. These are some of the images of my work that will be included.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w2okgANXRy8KcXa7JkirAvyXTWTDTcYeN3719ckpHraSF2L4I4WL4k6EeOJjm1a4TvmYFQI_gSzEjZirRz-ukNMrSKJy0bPCb2LsJG4DxUSZaiDpu1GBCtVqd38zTqMiHu1L69kc9WQ/s2620/Ruth+Wagner+Lace+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w2okgANXRy8KcXa7JkirAvyXTWTDTcYeN3719ckpHraSF2L4I4WL4k6EeOJjm1a4TvmYFQI_gSzEjZirRz-ukNMrSKJy0bPCb2LsJG4DxUSZaiDpu1GBCtVqd38zTqMiHu1L69kc9WQ/s320/Ruth+Wagner+Lace+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiIglU4MyNRzbuEGDyikX0MuKEJHsv74nllk8WskRtUy4dNF1EWNoybe3c6aZtOODd5JNpmRSLW-RIyyyBLdLEivBVf-4bkfGrABFbxoYL3uzVTJJmSo1WTtDYyRB5UDwZoLnb3IALKk/s2048/Ruth+Wagner+Good+Times+Quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1886" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiIglU4MyNRzbuEGDyikX0MuKEJHsv74nllk8WskRtUy4dNF1EWNoybe3c6aZtOODd5JNpmRSLW-RIyyyBLdLEivBVf-4bkfGrABFbxoYL3uzVTJJmSo1WTtDYyRB5UDwZoLnb3IALKk/s320/Ruth+Wagner+Good+Times+Quilt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMirte8n6a25KJ2Ca9CoyFFHcw-fo2KBHg0YL4XMNrAXo0BJQJS4ouWlh5dwud-aAGPYU2i447DdYeJRTO1tlh1bYgGrM_qasSdF5DBQiJjUXRHzBXB7XlvpoVnPMzgt_-uQJDwBvfEa8/s2741/Daily+Landscape+Named.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2741" data-original-width="1148" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMirte8n6a25KJ2Ca9CoyFFHcw-fo2KBHg0YL4XMNrAXo0BJQJS4ouWlh5dwud-aAGPYU2i447DdYeJRTO1tlh1bYgGrM_qasSdF5DBQiJjUXRHzBXB7XlvpoVnPMzgt_-uQJDwBvfEa8/s320/Daily+Landscape+Named.jpg" /></a></div>I spent some time, relearning how to use photoshop elements. to edit these photos.<p></p><p>During the various restrictions placed on us during this pandemic, Bindy and I attended an alcohol ink workshop at Vend Marketplace in Brisbane in July. I am pleased to say, she now has a hobby which is good for de stressing after her long shifts at work. I am pleased to say I think I might stay with the quilting for my de stress.</p><p>I have since bought more pieces of Yupo paper for her. I will try to get photos of some of her pieces so I can show you them.</p><p>Apart from the virus pandemic, life has been relatively normal for me. Some of our family members have not been so lucky. Shows have been cancelled affecting lots in the community. Hopefully the pandemic lessens soon, before the country goes broke.</p><p>Till next time, </p><p>I will try to post a bit more often.</p>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-51416927668685592572020-05-11T01:14:00.001+10:002020-05-11T01:19:36.687+10:00May 2020 Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Early February, after much angst about whether to fly to New Zealand or be forced to stay home due to drought or other medical reasons, we actually boarded the flight and arrived in Queenstown NZ . The weather was rainy leaving Brisbane.<br />
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Flying into Queenstown we were pleased to see ice on the mountain tops and no rain.<br />
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One of the lakes around Queenstown.<br />
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The Alps as we sped around the South Island in our tiny hire car.<br />
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This was the best steak place we could find in Queenstown. They recycle bicycles over there.<br />
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Lake TeAnu is on the way to Milford Sound. We had not planned on visiting Milford Sound , just as well , as some days before we went, a bridge was washed away in torrential rain.<br />
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This is the southern shore of the South Island, a bit windswept.<br />
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I just loved these trees. They are permanently twisted and bent from the gales.<br />
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Bluff is the town at the southern most tip of the South Island. There is a small 3rd Island off the coast which is quite popular with hikers.<br />
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From the southern edge we drove up to Dunedin and up to the Albatross centre in the Otago area. We were lucky to see the changeover between Mum and Dad, sitting with their chick. A fascinating journey to learn about them.<br />
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In Dunedin, we wandered through the Botanic Gardens, the trees seemed to grow better over there. This is an old Bunya Pine, of cultural significance to us as we had some growing at our previous farm.<br />
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Further up the East Coast we found these boulders at Moeraki.<br />
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Then we changed direction and headed west to Wanaka across the centre of the Island.This was a hydro electricity dam .<br />
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We spent a night at Wanaka before driving up to Franz Josef Glacier. We went for a valley hike and also managed a flight up to land on the glacier, before the weather closed in and all flights were stopped.<br />
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An action shot of crossing the freezing water, even though the air temperature was warm. The colour of the valley was grey but in a good way.<br />
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The tourist strip of Franz Josef.<br />
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From there we went to the beach on the West Coast.<br />
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Back into Franz Josef for our afternoon flight in the helicopter to the glacier. This is down on the town landing area. A stroll from the tourist strip.<br />
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From there we drove up to Greymouth for the night, and visited Shantytown, an old historical mining village display. They had a very good rocks and minerals collection in amongst their buildings. The place was starting to feel the effects of the coronavirus on tourism as they usually have busloads of Chinese tourists and we were welcomed with the words " we HAVE some customers this Sunday morning " indicating they were struggling then. I would hate to see how they are surviving now as it is mostly run by volunteers I think.<br />
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From there we headed into Christchurch, and detoured into Hanmer Springs. We drove over this old wooden/metal bridge. Jet boats operate in the river below. We had seen the famous Shotover one near Queenstown on our first day in NZ too. We both decided if we get a chance to go back, we would spend more time at Hanmer Springs.<br />
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Along the road to Christchurch we drove past these rocks, I think they are limestone but could be wrong.<br />
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Christchurch is still rebuilding after the earthquake some years back now. I doubt if all of the buildings will be retained. There are plenty of car parking areas where buildings have been demolished and decisions no doubt to be made as to what is built there next.<br />
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This was the peaceful scene in the Botanic Gardens in Christchurch.<br />
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This was the view as we prepared to take off on the homeward bound flight. The only rain we saw the entire trip was overnight at Greymouth after our helicopter flight. We would like to visit again, we were hoping to hop across for a weekend in mid winter to Queenstown just so we could experience the cold. Now because of the current virus restrictions it may never happen. It might also then be too costly. I think some of us will be doing more lengthy and detailed cost/benefits analysis in future about spending.<br />
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Back home, we settled in to find we had more good rain while we were away to ease the drought pressures.. My father in law was moved into nursing care while we were away, so changes happened there too. Our furry grand dog moved in for a planned 4 week stay while his Mum took off in early March for a trip to Sri Lanka and India. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit us. I might continue with that story into Part 3. Till then, take care.Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333248923582273011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840975701658005791.post-13638407211134465822020-05-03T17:33:00.001+10:002020-05-03T17:33:09.028+10:00May 2020 Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been awhile since I decided to do battle with technology and download photos from iPad to Laptop to visit blogger again. I will start with October 2019. This lovely granddaughter arrived right on schedule and has been a delight for us all. She is now nearly 7 months old, and in these coronovirus times we have not seen much of her lately to see her and the other grandchildren growing.<br />
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At the same time as we were welcoming her to the family, I had some massive work changes happening. We had been promised by the Qld Govt for a new laboratory after the dental clinic moved off campus in 2015, well it became a reality in 2019. The above photo is part of the new area before more equipment moved in.<br />
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This was the view back into the existing section which was then remodelled to become more of our new space. We had to endure 3 months of walking between the 2 ends of the building, which was sometimes inconvenient at 3 o'clock in the morning as the first floor corridor was blocked off. It kept us fit I suppose. We finally moved us all back together in January 2020. A few problems since, eg. a deluge from the ceiling in a heavy downpour was when we discovered a few issues with the roof. It certainly has made social distancing at work much easier as we are not as cramped as we were.<br />
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I still have been doing some sewing, I was supposed to be working on artwork for 3 exhibitions this year. One has been postponed already, not sure about the other 2, wait and see I suppose.<br />
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In November, I was lucky to spend a weekend on Hamilton Island with my youngest daughter who attended a wedding there. I went off on a tour to Whitehaven while she attended the wedding.<br />
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We stayed in one of those tall buildings, I think it was the 2nd from the left. My bridesmaid from 35 years ago, a dear Uni friend jetted down from the North to catch up with us. It was so good to see her as a road trip takes a few days.<br />
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All has not been doom and gloom though, I have been slowly persisting with the doors. This was the start on number 9 out of 10. I have since puttied in the missing window pane, the door has been stained, and just needing more coats of varnish after the putty hardens a bit more.<br />
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The drought in November/December and January hit us a bit. I discovered that wallabies do not like eating lime trees. Most other citrus had their leaves eaten. You can see in the background how bare the earth got.<br />
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This is the view of home from the front gate. Even the weaners we had around the house were depressed. They just seem to mope around, finding bits to eat. Lucky we had enough water though we were digging in the sand in one paddock. We ended up sacrificing some though as we managed to get the spring fed dam desilted about a week before some lovely rain started.<br />
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This was the piece I started working on in a previous photo. I am glad to say it is now finished except for a hanging sleeve. I wanted to make it for the November exhibition so no rush as they say. I ended up changing a fabric out of this test arrangement.<br />
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Back to the work renovations. In January we move Microbiology into its new home. I spent 2 extra days at work helping them shift. I managed a photo of the old after all of the incubators ( 6 of them) and various other bulky items were gone. Over the last 34 years I have spent a considerable amount of time in that corner, it was a bit sad to say goodbye but it is progress as they say.<br />
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Back to the house renovations, this is one of my finished doors. I think this is number 6. So hopefully soon I will have 10 of these done.<br />
February saw us, trying to decide whether we should fly off to New Zealand as planned for 9 days. The drought, the developing coronavirus situation and the health of a parent were considerable angst for us. We decided to go, and we got safely home again, mid February. I will continue with Part 2 as soon as possible. Till then, take care in this Covid-19 world.<br />
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