In progress

I've had a bit of a blogging break for a few weeks, here is whats been happening:  holidaying, arting, making stuff with kids and  out and about at art openings (especially in Ipswich) amongst things.   The first picture is from our wonderful holiday at the north coast, blue skies and blue ocean ahhhh.  Second image is of a felt face (one of three) that I made for my daughters who are thoroughly obesessed with felt boards.  I cut the round face and embroidered the face on, they love them.

Also to the Surrealist exhibition at GOMA and also the wonderful instillation called In Bed by Ron Meuck currently at the Ipswich Art Gallery.   On Thursday night I attended another fantastic Philosophy Talk presented by the Swich Contemporary Art Space (at the Ipswich Art Gallery) about the piece. I love seeing this instillation piece as it creates an experience for me of going to see a giant.  I really enjoy art that becomes an experience,  taps into imagination and creates possibilities. There have been a few art openings (as pictured)  Kristy Day's Art and Soul group has an exhibition currently at the Old Courthouse Gallery (open for viewing Friday through to Sunday weekly 10am to 3pm).  Purple Connections an exhibiton of work by Kate Roberts and Kylie Stevens at Drawing Point Gallery (Kylie is pictured above at the opening with another local artist Wade Tuck).  I've also been attending life drawing on a Wednesday night at The Old Courthouse (7pm till 9:30pm, $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members contact Ipswich Art Society for more details).  Cultiver had a brilliant Carnivale for fashion week as well (Bec is pictured at the counter).   I've also been drawing and painting with a couple of previews of works in progress pictured above (the spotty dress with belt ink on paper and the blacky blue sleeve Artisian oils on canvas).Whew!  its been a busy time.