Opening this evening: Port Moody Arts Centre Winter Treasures
Selection of pomo mama designs jewelry available, including wire crochet cuffs, wire earrings, glass drop pendants and daisies!
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
pomo mama design jewelry now on sale at Place des Arts
My sea glass jewelry and metalwork pieces are now back on sale - in the gift shop at Place des Arts alongside other beautiful local art items (it's worth a visit!).
Monday, September 7, 2015
creativity every day September 07, 2015 at 11:14AM
carnelian & blackstone hammered wire necklaces now available from Blackberry gift shop in @pomoarts
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
it's been quiet ... but i'm sort of back!
You can find my work, including some handcarved stamps, at the Christmas Marketplace until December 22nd.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
in, around and in spite of my family: spt 21nov13: reward
in, around and in spite of my family: spt 21nov13: reward: spt 21nov13: reward , originally uploaded by ebbandflo_pomomama . Caught up with work, at last, and facing a weekend that I don't have t...
Friday, September 20, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Vanished?
Sweet holiday memories, when all I had to do was pedal.
NB: test post from Hootsuite dashboard
Thursday, July 11, 2013
studio portrait thursday: scribbles, doodles, daubs etc
On Saturday I booked in, last minute, to Laurie's watercolour class at Colours.
It was a treat to myself for having completed most of my work in the first week of summer vacation and with only one day of camp for he Wee Guy.
In other words, I was squeezing it all in and around the family.
So on Saturday I played.
Well, in reality, on Saturday I woke at 4.30am, couldn't sleep so got up, worked and then phoned for the class.
When I got there I just relaxed totally as Laurie explained and demo'd all the watercolour tricks and tips I should have learned before I cranked open the lid of y Cottman paint pan.
Or should I?
I loved the class. It was incredibly meditative just laying down washes of colour and dripping wet-in-wet, glazing and dry brushing, and making marks under excellent instruction. I could have done this all day ...
... or maybe not.
My eyelids got heavier and I crashed for the afternoon once back home.
Sooo relaxing!
It was a treat to myself for having completed most of my work in the first week of summer vacation and with only one day of camp for he Wee Guy.
In other words, I was squeezing it all in and around the family.
So on Saturday I played.
Well, in reality, on Saturday I woke at 4.30am, couldn't sleep so got up, worked and then phoned for the class.
When I got there I just relaxed totally as Laurie explained and demo'd all the watercolour tricks and tips I should have learned before I cranked open the lid of y Cottman paint pan.
Or should I?
I loved the class. It was incredibly meditative just laying down washes of colour and dripping wet-in-wet, glazing and dry brushing, and making marks under excellent instruction. I could have done this all day ...
... or maybe not.
My eyelids got heavier and I crashed for the afternoon once back home.
Sooo relaxing!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
eye.balls
Since making my carp for the One Hundred exhibition by the Blackberry Artists, I've made nothing. June was a quiet month creatively although I've done some painting and a bit of digital work too. I also started working, on not one but three jobs ... so I have been busy and cut myself some slack.
But back on the horse.
To re-start my creative brain I thought I'd set myself a challenge, to make a pair of earrings every day during July.
These are the first - a couple of eerie polymer clay bead son headpins. Not terribly inventive, but my first pair.
And they're more complete than today's - only one out of the pair is made.
Stay tuned!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
bannertime
Oh my word! I made this.
It's a banner, eight foot by two foot to be precise, but it features my lettering and design placement. And I'm chuffed it looks so awesome.
The amazing stylised Morris-esque B is by local artist Vicki Allesia who created it for the Blackberry Artist's Society. It was scanned and then I Live Traced the image in Illustrator to create a vector drawing.
Once the vector was available (a vector is needed so that the image file scales up properly without pixellating when expanded) I aligned it with some text for the society name.
After this my print guru, Sarah Ronald, stepped in to fine tune my thinking and guide me with what I needed to do to take this to the printer.
So, yesterday I sent off the various files, layout guides and screenshots to Brian at Deco Sign ... and this afternoon I picked up one shiny new vinyl banner - all ready for the Port Moody Centennial Parade.
Not just digital!
My biggest project evah.
:)
Monday, June 3, 2013
June's Featured Artist: Jane Ostenstad
June's Featured Artist: Jane Ostenstad: 
This month's artist feature in the gift shop is silk painter, Jane Ostenstad.
I'm sure many of you are already familiar with Jane's graceful work on silk but this month is a great opportunity to share the secret with your friends.
Jane hand paints each design individually on silk material stretched over a wooden frame. She's inspired by what she sees around her and isn't afraid to experiment. Currently her colour palette is fresh and lively, just right for accessorizing your summer wardrobe.
On a purely practical note, Jane's silk scarves make excellent carry-on adds to your luggage for holiday wardrobe styling as well as hostess gifts to pack, send or mail since they take up very little room and are so lightweight.
Jane's work can also be seen at Port Moody library this month, in the Blackberry Artist's "One Hundred" show, celebrating Port Moody's Centennial.
This month's artist feature in the gift shop is silk painter, Jane Ostenstad.
I'm sure many of you are already familiar with Jane's graceful work on silk but this month is a great opportunity to share the secret with your friends.
Jane hand paints each design individually on silk material stretched over a wooden frame. She's inspired by what she sees around her and isn't afraid to experiment. Currently her colour palette is fresh and lively, just right for accessorizing your summer wardrobe.
On a purely practical note, Jane's silk scarves make excellent carry-on adds to your luggage for holiday wardrobe styling as well as hostess gifts to pack, send or mail since they take up very little room and are so lightweight.
Jane's work can also be seen at Port Moody library this month, in the Blackberry Artist's "One Hundred" show, celebrating Port Moody's Centennial.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
let's get the show on the road!
The Blackberry Artist's Society One Hundred exhibit is live, thanks to a bunch of awesome volunteers who set up this morning.
The work, including seven pieces of mine, is on display at Port Moody library until the end of June.
You should visit!
The work, including seven pieces of mine, is on display at Port Moody library until the end of June.
You should visit!
what is one hundred?
The Blackberry Artist's Society exhibition celebrating Port Moody's Centennial year begins at the Port Moody Library today. Each of the artists featured has interpreted the theme in their own way and in their own favourite medium.
My pieces of jewelry each include a one hundred element, whether it's one hundred beads, the length of wire used or even a number of stitches or time spent.
The exhibition runs until the end of the month. All pieces are on sale through the gift shop.
Friday, May 31, 2013
fibre friday: the daily pussy
Instead of tucking herself under my feet beneath my bench (and getting kicked each time I adjust position), Ms Griz has gratefully accepted my gift of a new basket.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
studio portrait thursday: 30may13
On my desk - a watercolour and ink sketch from one of my Wee Guy's drawings.
A perfect start to a new notebook, breaking the tyranny of The First Blank Page.
Creativity and cooperation and parenting.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
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