"Plume"

This past weekend I partook in an exhibition organized by a friend. She sent a copy of this song to artists in the region and asked that we create a work in conjunction with the piece. It was all very casual. Just a way to keep the creative juices flowing, however I must say... it was so rewarding. We each gave a speech about our work and our perceptions of the song were interestingly enough so different. 

At first I listened to the music, ignoring the lyrics, and I could feel the sense of flight. As a representation of this I knew that I wanted to incorporate imagery of feathers. Now most of you would know already that I'm one of those bird freaks (we all know about "Put a bird on it"...Yeah, that's me). I collect feathers when I go on my little walks. I love how they come to symbolize the remnants of a birds journey.  So I thought I'd use them in my work to show the journey that I have taken in the past few years. From the depths of depression, we made the big move to this little part of the world. I love where I am today and I really connected with the music we had to work with. God love one of the other artists though...... Her work was a vase with a sad face sculpted on the front, dark brown glaze dripping down the features. She then pinned a photo of herself in the early 80's. Cocktail dress, permed hair and a champers in hand underneath her vase. She said to me that her work was stating that the musical artist "was a miserable shit and that she should see the world through HER eyes", pointing at the picture of herself living it up! LOL Gosh I love the characters out here :)

Any who, here's my piece. I apologize for the photograph. You know I'm rubbish at taking pics! I've titled it "Plume" It's created by using water colour, pen, cotton thread and my cup of black tea :)

Best be off, I have a heap of sewing to do that I should have one on the weekend but it was too hot! Thankfully this evening is nice and cool.

Alisa x

Loving....Katie Daisy

I finally have a Katie Daisy print! YAY!!

This girls work makes me so happy. Whenever I feel a little under the weather I like to sift through her colourful affirmations. It helps me to positively re-adjust my thinking. I've been lusting after one of her prints for yonks but couldn't decide which one to get. I'm happy with my choice....

"Live with Passion".

I intend to do just that :)

Alisa x

Can't believe it's November already

Well, what a roller coaster this past month has been! I've been busily organizing stalls for the annual Rylstone Streetfeast as well as re-opening the shop. I didn't end up having a stall at the Streetfeast on the weekend. It all became a bit too much. Instead, I went down in the morning to help everyone set-up, came home, opened my shop and made jewellery. And boy have I got some doozies! Here's a sneak peek of what I've been working on.....

I'm TRYING to get my shiz together for Christmas. I can't believe that it's November already. Ca-razy!!

I'll be adding these items to my little neglected Etsy store soon.

I hope you're all well and I'll be back soon with more goodies to share :)

Alisa x

"Persephone" completed

Alisa x

Work in progress: "Persephone"

I'm working on some new paintings for a local exhibition.  This is "Persephone". I still have a long way to go but need to focus on housework today (poo). It's funny how things slide when I get in the creative zone.  I wish it could just do itself (don't we all?). It doesn't help that my sewing room has been torn down to facilitate a temporary bathroom. Hubby got a little too sledge hammer happy whilst I was away at my sisters. Oh well, it had to be done.

I'd also like to remind you of my facebook page. I don't have a personal profile, so I can't navigate through facebook as others may. But I'd love for you to pop by and say "howdy do" if you have the time :) 

Have a great day my lovely followers. 

Alisa x

I'm off to join the Circus

Yep, I quit.

I've transformed into a bearded lady and have decided to join the Circus. Haidee was most helpful with her ingenious use of an elastic band to tie a beard for me, and her artistic skills with an eyeliner pencil to create the hairy look I was after. I especially like my hairy chest (eat your heart out Robin Williams).

Fare-thee-well my lovely followers. I must change into my leopard print unitard, strap on my skates and practice juggling tea cups.

Because that's how I roll. Literally.

Alisa x

"Carnivale"

I just realised that I hadn't posted a picture of the painting I was working on before the exhibition.

 I've called it "Carnivale". I think I had licorice all sorts on the mind whilst painting this gem. It's a whopper and is now hanging in the shop....looking fab.

Things are coming along in the shop. I'm thinking of having a wee party for the re-opening. Nothing big, just a few friends and some champagne. I might even splash out and get some chilli philli :)

Have a lovely evening folks. It's pouring rain at the moment, Wanda Jackson is blaring and dinner is bubbling away. I'm loving it all.

Alisa x