Upcoming Show!!

I imagine this is short notice, but as I only just got confirmation myself....
This Saturday May 2nd, I'll be heading back to Sheridan to appear in the Arts Open House and Craft Sale. It should be neat to see the school again; I haven't been there in almost two years. A little intimidating too though, I have to say. Kind of like how I imagine going to a high school reunion would feel.
If you're planning to be in the area, come and see the wares. The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm at Sheridan's Oakville campus on Trafalgar Road. More info can be found at http://artsfestival.sheridaninstitute.ca/.
Hope to see you there!

New Necklace and Other Things

I've got a new idea for a necklace today that I'm pretty excited to work on. That's been happening a lot lately, ideas popping into my head, things to try, even when I'm not actively sitting in front of my work table, experimenting.

It's reassuring, really, as I've found it's a lot harder to keep the creative energy in one's life once school goes away and things like work, chores, friends and family start chopping up your time (delightful as some of those things may be).

But lately I've really been feeling it, the urge to create, so much more than just my jewellery, too. Inspiration has been coming from all around me, songs on the radio and shapes and smells, stories in books, shows and movies, even patterns and colour combinations pop out of everything I see. I feel like some sort of artistic vampire, hyper alert to my surroundings, ready to make a meal of any inspiration I come across.

If that's what the life of a full time designer/artist is like, than I've definitely made the right choice.

My Website

For the last few weeks, my net savvy mother and I have been working on building a website. It's not finished yet, but I feel like it's coming along pretty nicely!
Let me know what you think so far!
http://EleanorMagpie.tripod.com
Cheers!

All Right. What is This?!

Yesterday, it snowed. I suppose I shouldn't be so shocked; it's only early April, after all. But to think, the other night I was out for a walk in a spring dress and flats. yeesh....

In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at another new piece I'm working on. I'll post some more pictures in a little while if it turns out the way I want it to.

New Spring Goodies

So I shot photos like mad over the course of last week and spent a few hours outside (in weather not quite warm enough for a sleeveless top) being photographed by Seguin. It's kind of too bad I didn't wait a bit, as I would have had a wonderful excuse to enjoy the great weather we've had lately. On the other hand, I've had time to upload all the pictures, and can finally share some images of my recent jewellery work. Check it out, let me know what you think!

Finished!

A while ago, I was commissioned to create a pair of wrist pieces as a gift for a couple who will be getting married in the Bahamas. The requirements were that the pieces were to be beaded and they were to include the pair's names, the date and the location. I was also told the bride's favourite colour was tiffany box blue.


The couple has since been given the pieces and I feel safe posting them for you all to see. So here they are!

It's Coming, Really!

Today is the first gloomy day all week. The sunshine is gone and I actually see little snow flakes in the air. It could be the dry sand on the visible pavement, the sound of a little kid on a bike, the cool (not cold) air, or maybe just my relentless optimisim, but I still feel spring creeping up on us.
I've been making all kinds of new jewellery in anticipation. Lots of new colours! Keep an eye open; I'll be posting photos soon.