mermaids

Work in progress: still with the mermaids

11 July 2011

You know, my best beloveds, I realio trulio thought I was done with mermaids for a bit. After–finally–finishing off some nagging details on Pearls of Wisdom this week, I was so pleased and I’m really ready to see the back of the thing. To be honest, I’m a bit sick of the sight of it. [...]

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“Pearls of Wisdom” – the big reveal

16 April 2011

It’s been a long time coming. And I’ll be honest. There were times – lots of them – when I wasn’t sure if it would ever be finished. And I wasn’t sure if I even cared. This, my biggest and most ambitious piece of textile art ever, has been a constant companion for more than [...]

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Hello again

18 February 2011

Yes, it’s me, o best beloveds! Contrary to popular belief, I was not run over by a herd of marauding unicorns in early December. And that thing you heard about me and a one-eyed, lute-playing troubadour in Monaco? Totally untrue. The truth is something more like this: December: deathly ill with colds, flus and chest [...]

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Pearls of Wisdom: standing around at a party in my underwear

27 March 2010

It’s Saturday. The exhibition that Pearls of Wisdom was destined for opened today. Remember that the delivery deadline for the piece was Wednesday? Well, it wasn’t finished. Not even close. The Queen of Last Minute Panics had really lost her crown this time. And believe me, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth. There [...]

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Pearls of Wisdom: Nope, not done yet

20 March 2010

Of course not. It’s only Saturday and it’s not due until Wednesday. Seriously, no need to get stressed about it just yet. (Astute readers will have detected a hint of sarcasm. Only a hint, mind, but there nonetheless.) You’ll be pleased to know, however, that the stitching part has actually commenced. I know, I know, [...]

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Pearls of Wisdom: a miracle of mermaids

3 February 2010

What is the correct collective for a group of mermaids? A school of mermaids? A clan of mermaids? A muddle of mermaids? How about a miracle of mermaids? With the stress of getting these babies drawn up, it seems miraculous that they’re all actually done now and ready for their next step.  Here’s the full [...]

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Pearls of Wisdom: progress

27 January 2010

Yes indeed, you read that right: progress! Sorry, did I make you choke on your cuppa? I know, I know, but sometimes miracles happen and they take us all by surprise when they do. There has been some slow, but real, progress on Pearls of Wisdom in the last couple of weeks. (For those joining [...]

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Art Every Day Month – Day 2: Turtle steps, baby

2 November 2009

Turtle steps*, turtle steps… that’s what I’m telling myself right now. No need to go mad with Art Every Day Month. No need to go full steam and run the risk of crashing and burning. As long as it’s a concrete step every day, I’m going to be happy. I see lots of other participants [...]

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