tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42624550276790467312024-03-12T20:29:45.089-07:00Tales from the Picture Frame ShopPapermoon / Lloyd's Gallery offers EXPERT CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING done on premises with a hands-on approach since May 1988. The work is still done the work right here! The owner/operator is HEIDI MACKENZIE, A CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER! If you need art or advice, a frame or a repair drop in for a visit! Consultation is always free!
Tues-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-5,(closed Sun-Mon). Other hours gladly by appointment, please call 705-435-9890 or e-mail lloydsgallery@rogers.comOuti, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-53595396365601020022011-06-22T12:27:00.000-07:002011-06-22T13:19:41.767-07:00PASSING THE TORCH!<span style="color:#cc0000;"></span>This is the kind of specialty project that can be a real challenge! But always FUN!<br />A keepsake that will be lasting reminder of an important event in life: how many times do we get to carry a real Olympic torch?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtF5XZAQpNAjtCltj0dmAqSzE38q1mfhHv-Vg9twSfzmyZYNtweYfNq39rNHHy4Slop4da5gYsMCssu-ct_M_0X1Y_mkppVvXcaytL96ktm_2olLK2PPoCasSoEcDv9qgA47u69QMgyT6w/s1600/DSCN0024.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621128735119619522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtF5XZAQpNAjtCltj0dmAqSzE38q1mfhHv-Vg9twSfzmyZYNtweYfNq39rNHHy4Slop4da5gYsMCssu-ct_M_0X1Y_mkppVvXcaytL96ktm_2olLK2PPoCasSoEcDv9qgA47u69QMgyT6w/s400/DSCN0024.jpg" /></a><br />Clearly for this young man the chance to carry the torch was a true highlight he will always remember and cherish. For a x-mas present his parents elected to have the actual torch and all the goodies that came with it mounted into a deep, shadow box picture frame.<br /><br />This included a portrait of the torch carrier, a pair of the specialty mittens and a hat worn by the torch carriers only . The lighter articles were sewn to a piece of archival mat board, this way they would stay unharmed and could be taken out if needed. The torch itself was quite cumbersome: bulky and heavy. We decided to wire it down to the backing board so it would stay well anchored. The idea was to protect the torch so that it would last in it's authentic shape, sooty and all! This piece needed some heavy duty backing and therefore we ended up adding a piece of Masonite to support the structure of the frame.<br />The colour selection , not surprisingly, was very Canadian, sporting the patriotic red and white of the Canadian flag. A deep red suede mat board as a backing added a touch of glamour.<br />For the frame itself we chose a simple double stacked shadowbox moulding from Omega Canada. It gave the piece a nice, contemporary feel with a thin line of silver for the added sparkle. The whole piece was then finished of with a piece of museum glass to reduce glare and protect the items from UV-damage.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2X_cIjXAvX96W_NqlgBflYD8437n0B9S7Gfnuvl7TV8GBnVEAJooXthRL069iFPNYznkXZAUI-7IuNRRVAear6kUMkv5_JDz9KGGdjA5WDFe8isLH8TT4vK12w7mVQ4FsaOwA4yup4VKS/s1600/DSCN0028.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621128396740719154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2X_cIjXAvX96W_NqlgBflYD8437n0B9S7Gfnuvl7TV8GBnVEAJooXthRL069iFPNYznkXZAUI-7IuNRRVAear6kUMkv5_JDz9KGGdjA5WDFe8isLH8TT4vK12w7mVQ4FsaOwA4yup4VKS/s400/DSCN0028.jpg" /></a> I feel deeply embarrassed about the quality of these photos. This project was completed a couple days before x-mas and at that time of the year a frame shop is always like a true Santa's workshop with a million things on the go. These pictures got taken by visitor just before this frame got picked up so we didn't get a chance to redo them. We almost had no pictures at all!<br />Oh well.<br /><br />Another interesting thing about this project is this:<br />This a was the last big undertaking that we three worked on together.<br />In the end of the January the ownership of our company changed hands and Heidi (on the left) became the new owner. We worked for ten years together as a solid team and that era had now come to and end.<br />So, in way -we were truly passing the torch over to her!<br /><br />Five months into my "retirement" and I am busier than ever! As you can see it has taken me this long to get this entry posted. Heidi is DOING GREAT and really enjoying her new challenges as a young business owner. She is "carrying the torch" high and it is burning mighty bright!She has really taken her creativity to a new level!<br />I will be following her specialty projects and blogging away about the most interesting ones.<br /><br />Just have patience with me, it is all in the works!<br /><br />I remain<br />your frame dame in retirement ☺,<br />OutiOuti, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-75084310692312505892011-04-14T12:45:00.000-07:002011-04-14T14:07:01.637-07:00BIG CHANGES!<span style="color:#000000;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLk0Ok1QPqmoG6K03vf276d8bco_EK3gtLPFlKRcBTm1gsZXcNssdZJMMbtJCkTgyt0YTFwfH6llER-0q8lAaYMlpsN1PvuQztIpZNYm4zofj73szdoNHYgyFfvVnzQsDWh0DYHrpv-f5A/s1600/100_0624.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595535566007084386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLk0Ok1QPqmoG6K03vf276d8bco_EK3gtLPFlKRcBTm1gsZXcNssdZJMMbtJCkTgyt0YTFwfH6llER-0q8lAaYMlpsN1PvuQztIpZNYm4zofj73szdoNHYgyFfvVnzQsDWh0DYHrpv-f5A/s400/100_0624.jpg" /></a> DEAR CUSTOMERS, ACQUAINTANCES AND FRIENDS! <span style="color:#ff0000;">BIG </span><span style="color:#000000;">changes have taken place here at Papermoon, Lloyd's Gallery!</span> On this remarkable day in history, Feb 1st, the ownership of our company changed hands. It is now owned and operated by our dearly loved Heidi MacKenzie, a certified picture framer, who joined the company in 2000. As Kevin and I are now following other lifetime dreams that are about to come true, we want to thank you all, our dear, dear customers for the support during the past 24 years! This picture is a gem from our company archives (photo credit to our dear customer/artist Meade Helman) and we'd just like to share this with all of you. Although I am now officially retired from the picture framing world I will stay on board as a contributing BLOGGER FRAMER, as we still keep an close eye on store to make sure that Heidi's take-off as independent business owner will be a soaring success! I will be taking notes and blogging about all the interesting things that she gets to handle as a coustom picture framer! I truly apologize that this blog up-date has taken this long, there will be plenty of entries following soon! Big ((((((hugs)))))) to all, I remain yours truly, Outi the retired frame dame ☺Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-64210882749535908642010-08-26T09:51:00.000-07:002010-09-15T12:28:11.810-07:00Vintage Photo frame displayed with loveThis is an absolute darling.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09IGCtkBhwrUblZGNyznWS_Sacp8FmG9xIKu8ZpZHrJxiMhMcf8OMkysfII2I_yP1f26kYu1hZp5nx_O1scofj-HiUU_mCd6syh__8f9VEN0zCNgs1qsxiuhM9d23fPnXUXmgMunmJg80/s1600/DSCN7759.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509764732164883906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09IGCtkBhwrUblZGNyznWS_Sacp8FmG9xIKu8ZpZHrJxiMhMcf8OMkysfII2I_yP1f26kYu1hZp5nx_O1scofj-HiUU_mCd6syh__8f9VEN0zCNgs1qsxiuhM9d23fPnXUXmgMunmJg80/s400/DSCN7759.jpg" border="0" /></a> What to do when old treasures fall apart? When it comes to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">photographs</span> and old frames, we can certainly help you. A customer came to see me with a seriously <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">deteriorated</span> portrait photo of her mother and a small vintage picture frame that was broken. These items had a an immense sentimental value and the owner was extremely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">concerned</span> about preservation.<br />The first step was to have the photograph restored. Local photographer Charles Bryant took this as a personal mission and resurrected the original clarity and colour. At the same time multiple copies were printed, and this way every member of the family got their own personal copy.<br />The little vintage <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">photo frame</span> had seen better days. The hand-hammered copper was bent and cracked and simply could not serve as a frame anymore. My solution was to clean it up and insert it into another frame. We chose a small shadowbox moulding called Sofia by Larson-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Juhl</span>.<br />This beautifully reflects the time period and colouring of the original frame. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">float mounted</span> the copper frame on an archival mounting board, added a generous amount of spacing and finished it with a piece of conservation quality glass. The whole piece is like a piece of jewellery!<br />The customer was very pleased with the presentation... and very happy to have her mother back. In a way, this really was an act of love and affection, a beautiful way to pay homage to someone very dear and close.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TUsLn4e9lAJVc_axmoYSQ-HpgN4E1znea2z435-Vz-OR2rka7HTilBEeiamPlNfyQpkxEaELP2H1fSi4K5hXhWUixTG4vS0K-5S96o3SjY4oZE7ZRioGQstC0skrwjdAJqEET5fyrnpB/s1600/DSCN7761.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509763796216639778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TUsLn4e9lAJVc_axmoYSQ-HpgN4E1znea2z435-Vz-OR2rka7HTilBEeiamPlNfyQpkxEaELP2H1fSi4K5hXhWUixTG4vS0K-5S96o3SjY4oZE7ZRioGQstC0skrwjdAJqEET5fyrnpB/s400/DSCN7761.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEue4sC6qbc98PQE-8iE6hu9qhPfp8P-FBIk9Iba6L-G6XLjeQprokZ3mIaD8Q2i3CyaFXaPxiBwZsDCaCwFdh9Rc2VA-yhjhGN6H3rcTv4yzRCYw9zDeepl7cF8R6Qk5ASeYyueePKQO3/s1600/DSCN7766.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509762701783991314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEue4sC6qbc98PQE-8iE6hu9qhPfp8P-FBIk9Iba6L-G6XLjeQprokZ3mIaD8Q2i3CyaFXaPxiBwZsDCaCwFdh9Rc2VA-yhjhGN6H3rcTv4yzRCYw9zDeepl7cF8R6Qk5ASeYyueePKQO3/s400/DSCN7766.jpg" border="0" /></a> If you have little treasures stored away in boxes and photo albums, put them together and come and see me! Together we can create a one-of-a-kind piece of home decor that is much much more than just a pretty picture!</p><p>September is a major picture framing month, it is the time for all the art tours and group shows. This is also a perfect time to redecorate! I have plenty of ideas how to add some fresh colour to a home without getting into a extensive renovation! Just call to book a free consultation or drop by to get some quick ideas!</p><p>Wishing you a fun and creative fall season,</p><p>I remain,</p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Outi</span>, the Frame Dame <em>:)</em></p><p></p><p></p>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-8531091283769032612010-07-23T13:16:00.000-07:002010-07-26T07:19:45.090-07:00Greg Hindle,master painter, teacher, mentor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPRRzMG3S_mmV06jtocxfY_lYcOoFmEN54P4PXq28kSHrJDUAkFoZeykWidK2MfKKYQzkqe3dLAxJapO5OQek9QUKUX-d3tGaamaTOq3nffztNqsvrB5l9pLIcGKcL9xXaweUpSmFqFZr/s1600/DSCN7324.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466318208306966690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPRRzMG3S_mmV06jtocxfY_lYcOoFmEN54P4PXq28kSHrJDUAkFoZeykWidK2MfKKYQzkqe3dLAxJapO5OQek9QUKUX-d3tGaamaTOq3nffztNqsvrB5l9pLIcGKcL9xXaweUpSmFqFZr/s400/DSCN7324.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">"Daring Leaders" Oil over acrylic, was presented and auctioned in support of DAREarts education for at-risk children.The event took place at the Liberty Grand, Toronto, April 29th,2010. For the frame we chose profile called LUCERNE by Larson-Juhl.</span><br />There are paintings and there are PAINTINGS. These are the days when most art schools focus on developing ideas rather than training the skills. There are plenty of goodness in both approaches. Good paintings are rarely born without good ideas....but great skills are required to take that good idea to the maximum.<br />Greg Hindle is a traditionally trained painter and well loved teacher with outstanding technical skills. As an honours graduate from the Ontario College of Art, Greg also studied in Florence, Italy. As a teacher, Greg spend another twenty five something years teaching at OCA (now OCAD) and he currently teaches at various locations around North America. This September he will be teaching and supervising a group in Italy.<br />If you are under the impression that you don't need to know how to draw in order to paint, Greg will prove you wrong . He will show you that drawing is a skill that can be developed. It is based on hand-eye coordination and sharpened observation skills. OBSERVATION is the key word.<br />There is a difference in between seeing and really seeing. Greg can teach you how to look so you can REALLY SEE what it is that you are looking at, -instead of just THINKING THAT YOU SEE WHAT YOU SEE.<br />Confused yet? Don't be.<br />The truth is that a great representational painting cannot be born without fundamental drawing skills and practise. Follow the leader; here is GREG HINDLE!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJIAsGTgizIk92zx1hYpPbo7xLs_YgoYqshI6s3fH2f6p8vYVEE24Jtay02cqFP3XZ6f-fK2061unW-56c4zouGRgAmS05VOcFwaLYQjbGYi69uwIawPXkzj0XxxwcTTX6i2FMslmmzAV/s1600/DSCN7327.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466317436852941554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJIAsGTgizIk92zx1hYpPbo7xLs_YgoYqshI6s3fH2f6p8vYVEE24Jtay02cqFP3XZ6f-fK2061unW-56c4zouGRgAmS05VOcFwaLYQjbGYi69uwIawPXkzj0XxxwcTTX6i2FMslmmzAV/s400/DSCN7327.jpg" border="0" /></a>Greg is comfortable with all traditional mediums: graphite, watercolour, pastel, oil and acrylic. You can commission him to paint a watercolour of your house, a pastel of your dog and an oil portrait of your grand-mother and they will all display mastery of technique and distinctive professionalism. Not to forget purity of colour and great likeness of the subject matter.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXuZcC4K0J-m66ryz_4U_Axm3ibTMo9cF28JRgfVD7YAvOFpFBGLKePFo3kkn8F6KKqcn3XPueIEXooEq6Fsbp-OJ4DSiVfMVL3OUlbgwiZIFQNFBUQ5O-gxG5P2GcTzGS6Ieub5uuCPU/s1600/DSCN6613.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453415579811763890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 340px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXuZcC4K0J-m66ryz_4U_Axm3ibTMo9cF28JRgfVD7YAvOFpFBGLKePFo3kkn8F6KKqcn3XPueIEXooEq6Fsbp-OJ4DSiVfMVL3OUlbgwiZIFQNFBUQ5O-gxG5P2GcTzGS6Ieub5uuCPU/s400/DSCN6613.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The small selection of paintings on this blog are a very narrow selection of Greg's repertoire.<br />I apologize for the quality of my photos, please click on the images to view them closer.</div><div>Greg is a great visual story teller, his favorite thing is to create paintings that stop the viewer and make him contemplate. His allegorical characters in whimsical settings often deliver strong social and environmental statements. The colourful cast of characters will make you laugh and growl.</div><div>Greg shows no mercy when he illustrates the foolishness of the human race.</div><div>This painting is titled "A Fool's Paradise" and it is the third in the series of "fools" paintings that follow an environmental theme. Together they satirically investigate humanity's plight as we realize that, bright as we think we are as species, we are unable to stop ourselves from poisoning our support system, the environment.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIGSTX3AyB7zZ1aJvNQ_bwc-O9ct-AoI5yiNa0zYUP3Atsbh_ubfR6ViNGfl8nX0WJ0bWw2c7GjmZ2SgqC8YTb2l-roZIw0bmAoz1HECuCCyC7ORS8B2ANLnO3yT8S4LS6qSYKaVf8rZQr/s1600/DSCN6618.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453415222935240498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIGSTX3AyB7zZ1aJvNQ_bwc-O9ct-AoI5yiNa0zYUP3Atsbh_ubfR6ViNGfl8nX0WJ0bWw2c7GjmZ2SgqC8YTb2l-roZIw0bmAoz1HECuCCyC7ORS8B2ANLnO3yT8S4LS6qSYKaVf8rZQr/s400/DSCN6618.jpg" border="0" /></a> In this painting, the fools are happily going about their foolish pursuits, but there is feeling that something isn't quite right. A carnival-like scene is set against a skyline of now dormant smokestacks.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVn3NxZvUW1gbRQbWeDtVMumONgIFqWTHhI19GTvwjXZYrfTOA8uHkqDGMweLzpzSmAD0LexZsKaD5uLmX2-rHaYTRjK07lcHqGNAL9zocL3UGhvAaybC-g9RyFu9orZEBZFJSZI6xSHV/s1600/DSCN6621.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453414638475165954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVn3NxZvUW1gbRQbWeDtVMumONgIFqWTHhI19GTvwjXZYrfTOA8uHkqDGMweLzpzSmAD0LexZsKaD5uLmX2-rHaYTRjK07lcHqGNAL9zocL3UGhvAaybC-g9RyFu9orZEBZFJSZI6xSHV/s400/DSCN6621.jpg" border="0" /></a>Over-consumption, instant gratification, unsustainable development, desertification and global warming are, like the jack-in-the-box, a big question mark to our future on this planet, that only a fool would ignore.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix94gGXm1D70U6rw7Qvb6nQ_NPqbVcYmRSIhnzTT-Xg-VsciXoQjy6l6Wr0kOt6CdFeeL44-TaKRLwlkVSxNyh706R4XQq3g57dt96YaOsve-aALXZgqMIFu3j7_ZZX3T2mVQW8Tg1eZhY/s1600/DSCN6622.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453414064716249042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix94gGXm1D70U6rw7Qvb6nQ_NPqbVcYmRSIhnzTT-Xg-VsciXoQjy6l6Wr0kOt6CdFeeL44-TaKRLwlkVSxNyh706R4XQq3g57dt96YaOsve-aALXZgqMIFu3j7_ZZX3T2mVQW8Tg1eZhY/s400/DSCN6622.jpg" border="0" /></a> A blind accordion player stares with vacant eyes at the viewer, begging the questions of who really is the fool? Is he? Or are we? One fool's solution to the lack of greenery is to paint all the dirt and concrete with green paint. Another fool is about to consume the last beautiful flower.</div><div>Great or what? Fun or what?</div><div></div><div>It has been my pleasure at several occasions to study life drawing and painting under Greg's supervision. It is remarkable to see how quickly the quality of your work improves when you are given the right advice. Take me seriously here: only after a couple sessions of life drawing with Greg you will never look at a drawing , any drawing, the same way!<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexw9JYpc3rSQBYnHcyCibt5wsPeIWv_asVovTAKyr7HpRlIg4lGFCp-MUraZlOdBk0GM4dYEc0ikDE4YeEkwPEb24Z7h5RRxOYVkrxfr99aBg3I82xfXT-4i8xBN1qXezD0zHntuK1dMV/s1600/DSCN6711.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453413471081304866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexw9JYpc3rSQBYnHcyCibt5wsPeIWv_asVovTAKyr7HpRlIg4lGFCp-MUraZlOdBk0GM4dYEc0ikDE4YeEkwPEb24Z7h5RRxOYVkrxfr99aBg3I82xfXT-4i8xBN1qXezD0zHntuK1dMV/s400/DSCN6711.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is detail of a full size life drawing. Below you can examine another detail of this drawing. The actual piece measures 24"x18", conte on newsprint.</div><br /><div>It is fascinating to watch Greg is action: his arm moves with a flow and does not dig into trivial detail. With a confidence that only one can only earn with experience, he carves the impression of the gesture on the paper. Fast.</div><div>If you study with him you will find out yourself : he will get your arm moving. He will teach you how to look so you can see. In no time you will be seeing everything differently; you will see FOUND EDGES, LOST EDGES, EDGES THAT ARE EARNED, POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACES, FORESHORTENING EVERYWHERE! You will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation....you will learn to enjoy art on the whole different level!<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNonUU_v17DuuXBI-8tC4Kc3eDH1XolfoRF3Jn084LFSFo-TAOnX4NAw9lJb1n7U_nt9COWXKtyxcAwS0qgRhPwuBQWJVzJkIO6VDRgeDvit6N2rXh_NgG2omE6MxDNQ3__yAzk7RHj0kI/s1600/DSCN6710.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453412841979281618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNonUU_v17DuuXBI-8tC4Kc3eDH1XolfoRF3Jn084LFSFo-TAOnX4NAw9lJb1n7U_nt9COWXKtyxcAwS0qgRhPwuBQWJVzJkIO6VDRgeDvit6N2rXh_NgG2omE6MxDNQ3__yAzk7RHj0kI/s400/DSCN6710.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Good, plump toes here. Michelangelo Buanorotti would have approved. <em>:)</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EchodehgH9f00jsrq6-UZ52kJySts5SUzVg7mTgJZgRE2tYLPXVZ-96LzpThJK6geDA5Fd74rNsj6k-2zoymL9sR4511jOnG_S77lIfAgk4rx9sqdZA1A33ABou5xzQ7bAjiNydkTEHh/s1600/IMG_0303.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453412019453191938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 328px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EchodehgH9f00jsrq6-UZ52kJySts5SUzVg7mTgJZgRE2tYLPXVZ-96LzpThJK6geDA5Fd74rNsj6k-2zoymL9sR4511jOnG_S77lIfAgk4rx9sqdZA1A33ABou5xzQ7bAjiNydkTEHh/s400/IMG_0303.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Great also has an affection to the Northern Ontario landscape. At several occasions he has taught painting workshops on a wilderness location at French River. This is 11"x14" oil, palette knife on wood panel. For the frame we chose black and silver a moulding called Palladio, recently distributed in Canada by Frameguild.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRgqs9fiha9sh-ofjIvp9kGyToVQndqVGU-Zh-OBBRo4dc3OBAA0ux0M66D81k4AKOqB1YGQ7cCmnPubvElNuCCbejkBisznyEQ5JBjEQAvoBcZO27y53KHNi2eKbculVBm8m34KmFHjE/s1600/IMG_0308.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453411489676381794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 331px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRgqs9fiha9sh-ofjIvp9kGyToVQndqVGU-Zh-OBBRo4dc3OBAA0ux0M66D81k4AKOqB1YGQ7cCmnPubvElNuCCbejkBisznyEQ5JBjEQAvoBcZO27y53KHNi2eKbculVBm8m34KmFHjE/s400/IMG_0308.jpg" border="0" /></a> This belongs to my husbands extensive collection of painting of trees. Remember that Kevin has a degree in Forestry and trees are just as important to him as people. This is another piece that Greg brought back from the French River. It is an oil on canvas board, 16"x12". For the frame Kevin wanted something special to highlight the flavour of the Northern country side with a touch of elegance.. We elected on a stacked frame; this combination comes from Roma Moulding, a Canadian company that specializes in high-end, hand finished picture frame moulding from Italy. The outside frame is a rustic swan profile called Boccacio and the little gilded frame inside is from a line called Palio.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcznzRBy7f1tIWa3fRbUsjrLul8EzdMClYxDBekkv_GvWKoD77EGB0DyxbXZhmbOU8JEzj5jibWbcVLw4da6UBS8V0Acnl-utOtaCtGhd1CuxC14KO2nM7np0wOAAKvOlrmgZYEAUL398/s1600/IMG_0305.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453410850073710914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcznzRBy7f1tIWa3fRbUsjrLul8EzdMClYxDBekkv_GvWKoD77EGB0DyxbXZhmbOU8JEzj5jibWbcVLw4da6UBS8V0Acnl-utOtaCtGhd1CuxC14KO2nM7np0wOAAKvOlrmgZYEAUL398/s400/IMG_0305.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Another French River landscape , oil on board 12"x16". When I study these paintings I hear Greg saying: "Let your eye do the blending!" There's the secret: keep the colour clean and vibrant and leave the joy of discovery for the eye of the viewer. A painting is not supposed to be a photo realistic reproduction of the subject matter, is has to be MORE! This is where the ART comes into the picture: a true artist has the skill (hence:art) to show you more that you would have seen on your own. </div><div>This frame is one of my all time favorites, a wax wood pine moulding from Roma. Unfortunately, this particular line is not available any more, however, I have some others that feature similar rustic country charm.<br /><br />Here is an opportunity of a life time: Join Greg and his wife Susan (also a OCA graduate and a remarkable artist herself) for a PAINTING TRIP IN ITALY! THIS SEPTEMBER! Imagine spending a week in a villa, just south of Florence, Tuscany! Oh Gelato! Oh Fromaggio! Oh Sergio! (just kidding, please!)Painting at historical locations around the area, with the help of the masters! Call Greg and Susan immediately at 905-729-3874, the space is limited! Hopefully, I'll see you there!</div><div></div><div>To see more of Greg's work, please visit his web pages at <a href="http://www.logsendstudio.com/">http://www.logsendstudio.com/</a>. Greg was recently interviewed by Rogers TV, he will be featured on "Local Living" episode that will be aired in the fall.</div><div></div><div>Now, go and paint! That's what I'm going to do!</div><div>Have a wonderfully colourful weekend,</div><div></div><div>as always,</div><div>I remain,</div><div>Outi, the Frame Dame <em>:)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-28217278502690825512010-06-04T12:51:00.000-07:002010-06-05T09:11:36.559-07:00A PIECE OF WALL BOARD - Well preserved<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdG__YgYMYsIxMOBdYwWFGVJbc_XAFNBL7VhbrTyF9O8xtbgKyTVeKFLq8O5I0mjjicLl_lZiCpj-X-oTmvyHXAhxZ6wl-Pspq2WsBEQ_ftUK7GuWgYTNCCyt7kSTGsqxObDpNFsTV6Qq-/s1600/DSCN7686.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479010139690187698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdG__YgYMYsIxMOBdYwWFGVJbc_XAFNBL7VhbrTyF9O8xtbgKyTVeKFLq8O5I0mjjicLl_lZiCpj-X-oTmvyHXAhxZ6wl-Pspq2WsBEQ_ftUK7GuWgYTNCCyt7kSTGsqxObDpNFsTV6Qq-/s400/DSCN7686.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I get to see the most interesting things: keepsakes and pieces of history from all over the world. We all want to hold on to something tangible that keeps us in touch with places and people from our past. The sentimental value of these items cannot be counted in any kind of currency. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This piece is a beautiful example of a rare family keepsake.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It is a piece of fibrous wall board that comes from an old farmhouse in NAALDWIJK, The Netherlands. The customer that brought it in for framing grew up looking at these little Dutch girls that adorned the walls of the kitchen. Her mother had stencilled them. The house is now gone, so is her mother.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A little piece of both will keep on living in this shadow box frame that we crafted to house the remaining piece.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It now has a place of honour in my customers country kitchen in Southern Ontario.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMNK6bABKDGwNo9fa2QYsIMsHl-SnA_SDG2YOQAelmU91681d1rFTnd4RyG1RIyBn8ecfYxAfWFYXM0YZZkXmKw3Lf2M_OO9htGl6FHgyrUp4dXEzuPZKC5HvtPRXymGeHgo5Km93nEmZ/s1600/DSCN7682.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479009700661315986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMNK6bABKDGwNo9fa2QYsIMsHl-SnA_SDG2YOQAelmU91681d1rFTnd4RyG1RIyBn8ecfYxAfWFYXM0YZZkXmKw3Lf2M_OO9htGl6FHgyrUp4dXEzuPZKC5HvtPRXymGeHgo5Km93nEmZ/s400/DSCN7682.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Since the piece itself is a true folk art item with genuine country charm we opted for a very simple arrangement. The board itself was float mounted on a delft blue archival mat board and shadowboxed in a stacked wood frame. The cap moulding "Straw Bandana" by Larson-Juhl beautifully reflects the weathered appearance of the item itself.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffrtXN_f-Za0yOqtM-UCCzI7r_oTuyYQtUhyphenhyphen8r872kEZAER6zZ3c06o6z5dXpkqmSQFqputKPbizivyy1k4cV86F0t4Cbqd5WsNKh7GS7IUTfNqBz2ewz7A05W28mTwWKv4JyUIg88vrQ/s1600/DSCN7684.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479009217572383602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffrtXN_f-Za0yOqtM-UCCzI7r_oTuyYQtUhyphenhyphen8r872kEZAER6zZ3c06o6z5dXpkqmSQFqputKPbizivyy1k4cV86F0t4Cbqd5WsNKh7GS7IUTfNqBz2ewz7A05W28mTwWKv4JyUIg88vrQ/s400/DSCN7684.jpg" border="0" /></a> A piece of conservation quality glass was inserted in between the two frames.</div><div>This will not only protect the keepsake from environmental hazards: dirt, dust and soot, but it also keeps the piece from further fading and discolouring. A generous amount of spacing will keep the glass well off the artifact. It is good to keep in mind that even when only the best quality materials are used in the framing , a piece like this should always be hung away from direct sunlight. A picture frame is like a greenhouse...or a car...a closed space behind glass where heat and humidity builds up in seconds! Direct sunlight will cause condensation and any moisture could activate the growth of mildew. A piece of old wall board is a prime candidate for that! Mould does not only mean a death sentence to your art work but it also provides a serious health hazard to you and your family.</div><div>So, here we have it again: putting an item into a frame does not necessarily preserve it,</div><div>in fact, a well-meaning but uneducated do-it-yourself job will most likely destroy it.</div><div>Framing a family keepsake is paying homage to people that are/were important in your life.</div><div>Respect your past, trust your treasures to a PROFESSIONAL picture framer.</div><div></div><div>A frame within a frame..</div><div>in that kind of frame of mind </div><div>I will remain ,</div><div>Outi, your FRAME DAME</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-54615803312950325352010-05-01T08:52:00.000-07:002010-05-05T12:25:31.799-07:00THE MOON WENT VOYAGING!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hWyaF0QVPT4u1KwBKbY2JwAR-xkV24_Nx4b3PMyUzfQZWjdS-hSvhiBgft8d6DPal89emi_b26GLs8Zn77tGfG9Th-cI4lgk7EWAhofw0bviykKG0VMbGlYsvdHZrhichvGC14yjcd9M/s1600/scan0008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466335743529449138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 356px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hWyaF0QVPT4u1KwBKbY2JwAR-xkV24_Nx4b3PMyUzfQZWjdS-hSvhiBgft8d6DPal89emi_b26GLs8Zn77tGfG9Th-cI4lgk7EWAhofw0bviykKG0VMbGlYsvdHZrhichvGC14yjcd9M/s400/scan0008.jpg" border="0" /></a> There ARE good people in the world<br />.... this is a story with a happy ending.<br />During the 23 years of my retail life in Alliston some bad things have happened:<br />my front window was smashed to smithereens by hooligans, merchandise stolen and vandalized, displays destroyed and demolished.<br />Every time I experience a mean-spirited random act of vandalism I feel like backing it all up, closing the shop and leaving the town for good. Anybody who's been through something similar knows how it feels: your whole life tastes contaminated.<br /><br /><br />This is how I felt the morning of Tuesday, April the 6Th.<br />I came to work and noticed that <span style="color:#993399;">THE MOON</span> was missing! This iconic emblem is the main adornment of the sign in front of my store, the image therefore used on all my advertising from business cards to newspaper adds.<br />And it was <span style="color:#cc33cc;">GONE.</span><br />Vanished.<br />I sent my husband looking around town: ...surely there would be pieces of purple debris laying around somewhere.. after all, it was only made of Styrofoam and fragile as a biscuit.<br />Not a piece anywhere.<br />I sent my husband to check out the river:...surely some athletic punk had taken it and then tossed it in the river...after all, it was a longweek: lots of time for dirty work.<br />Nothing.<br /><em>"<span style="color:#993399;">VANDALISM!</span> "</em>I decided ". "<em><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I AM CLOSING THIS STORE!</span> "</em>I hissed.<br /><em><span style="color:#cc33cc;">"I HATE THIS TOWN!"</span> </em>I screamed.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Thankfully , </span><span style="color:#6600cc;"><em>I WAS WRONG and</em> Oh hoh hoo, how wrong I was indeed!</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I was right in the middle of my hysterical "</span><em>I AM THE VICTIM"-</em> temper tandrum (Act I)...when the situation turned around completely:<br />A man I had never met before walked into the store with my moon in his arms! As it turned out,<br />the day before, in a tornado like windy weather, he had witnessed the moon taking off: a sudden gale ripped it off the side of the building and landed it in the middle of Victoria Street.<br />This man, realizing that the next car would crumble it, graciously decided to save it.<br />And so he did.<br />Our store was closed for the holiday that day so next day he came in to return it.<br />I thanked him and offered to buy him a cup of coffee. He politely declined and swiftly got on his way. I was baffled: HOW DUMB OF ME....a couple of Coffee! Surely he deserves more than that....and I don't even know his name!<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipiFLTdksgy9X-xUdSIWvef0W3TrhYhdcUQGgWvBpff525KthqtPAnoZHMoyFF5PHDbw7tEEVJDcbiIelkTDUMYnWPs0iDHUdnr0CuhVDllpz39A7-Aska94SIQZJU4HEs29dQ-ZxWzW-j/s1600/DSCN7343.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466335211746665522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipiFLTdksgy9X-xUdSIWvef0W3TrhYhdcUQGgWvBpff525KthqtPAnoZHMoyFF5PHDbw7tEEVJDcbiIelkTDUMYnWPs0iDHUdnr0CuhVDllpz39A7-Aska94SIQZJU4HEs29dQ-ZxWzW-j/s400/DSCN7343.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sign maker Cliff Perry who carved the sign seven years ago rushed to my rescue:<br />he picked up <span style="color:#993399;">THE MOON</span>, gave him a face lift and offered to mount it back on the sign board.<br />It was also Cliff who contributed to the final chapter of this story:<br />on the day of re-installation Cliff called the Herald and told the paper what had taken place. Reporter Maija Hoggett found the story interesting enough and decided to come and take a look. The article that followed spread good tidings right through the community; I could not believe how many people called, commented and congratulated us. Everybody loves a story with a happy ending!<br /><br />The mysterious good Samaritan who had saved <span style="color:#993399;">THE MOON</span> dropped by a day later: not to retrieve any trophies but to THANK FOR THE STORY IN THE PAPER! He still would not accept anything and quickly signed off with a positive statement: "that's how the world should work, don't you think?" I still don't know his name but I know that he lives close by and has two cats. Next time I see you, <span style="color:#993399;">Mr.</span> <span style="color:#993399;">MOON</span> <span style="color:#993399;">SAVIOUR</span>, I will have a basket of goodies for your kitties! At least!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFISYB65Zg20f7F3EbCjO5ZbLsac0k3d2rF_tG0nnZtwUZ1QUrJYBbv9gKhk4DUmokXYw6Hv11rsw1roQR9qNpkEmFYhTuVDSKDMx5hs2yJJGO61jXkNXzgwJP7oHvnAkH8RaNXVTI54O/s1600/DSCN7345.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466333706543415538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFISYB65Zg20f7F3EbCjO5ZbLsac0k3d2rF_tG0nnZtwUZ1QUrJYBbv9gKhk4DUmokXYw6Hv11rsw1roQR9qNpkEmFYhTuVDSKDMx5hs2yJJGO61jXkNXzgwJP7oHvnAkH8RaNXVTI54O/s400/DSCN7345.jpg" border="0" /></a> The moral of my story is this:<br />1. GOOD SAMARITANISM SHOULD BE SUPPORTED AND ENCOURAGED!<br />2. Situation is not always as it seems: don't be so quick to anger.<br />3. My apologies to Alliston: THERE ARE <span style="color:#993399;">PLENTY</span><span style="color:#000000;"> OF </span>GOOD PEOPLE IN THIS TOWN.<br /><br />I want to officially thank you <span style="color:#993399;">MR.</span> <span style="color:#993399;">MOON</span> <span style="color:#993399;">SAVIOUR</span>: Your kind action saved me hundreds of dollars and rekindled my faith in humanity.<br />Also bundles of thanks to <span style="color:#993399;">CLIFF PERRY</span> , the sign maker, for his free professional help and quick thinking....and <span style="color:#993399;">MAIJA HOGGETT</span> for the heartwarming story in the paper. </p><p>To see the article please go to:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.simcoe.com/community/alliston/article/808464">http://www.simcoe.com/community/alliston/article/808464</a></p><p><br /><br />In "a-foot-in-my-mouth" kind of FRAME OF MIND,<br /><br />I remain<br /><span style="color:#993399;">OUTI, your Frame Dame</span></p>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-49835510885224616132010-04-07T09:21:00.000-07:002010-04-30T11:19:46.387-07:00Spring Greetings from The BOND HEAD ART GROUP!<span style="color:#009900;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMviX00mVQUkHRV7yQZ_c2vGJW6zRrIgXFs2-yUKyi437sqLbEEUWISyM6m5ZgTyj2u-repC0F_AThEPA4ARylgs_PazcDjwhs-j5m07GryADUKbuhL-Ph7DOrBA09yWvQCJ9sRJhM0Ver/s1600/DSCN7230.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460068617089653634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMviX00mVQUkHRV7yQZ_c2vGJW6zRrIgXFs2-yUKyi437sqLbEEUWISyM6m5ZgTyj2u-repC0F_AThEPA4ARylgs_PazcDjwhs-j5m07GryADUKbuhL-Ph7DOrBA09yWvQCJ9sRJhM0Ver/s400/DSCN7230.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Spring Greetings with S<span style="color:#ff6600;">P</span><span style="color:#009900;">R</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">I</span><span style="color:#009900;">N</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">G </span><span style="color:#009900;">C</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">O</span><span style="color:#009900;">L</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">O</span><span style="color:#009900;">U</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span><span style="color:#009900;">S !</span></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_82jqlNj8aBwASyIJV8ec0n94YcsUojEnfGIgTw3AFmOcts1LcV9C39Ny-xBRc1jbvjwikfzYjt50qg8FngSxWAkyGVNskN3IMRIYbuhFEWzc6P7KDS8Ryq4X672Tuzh2xhbQZAiBHZg/s1600/DSCN7226.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460068052851536738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_82jqlNj8aBwASyIJV8ec0n94YcsUojEnfGIgTw3AFmOcts1LcV9C39Ny-xBRc1jbvjwikfzYjt50qg8FngSxWAkyGVNskN3IMRIYbuhFEWzc6P7KDS8Ryq4X672Tuzh2xhbQZAiBHZg/s400/DSCN7226.jpg" border="0" /></a> This was a fun night! Friday, April the 9Th was the launch date for the spring show opening for The Fine Art Group of Bond Head. This took place, as always, at the Woodwright Studio in the heart of the village. This group is a fine example of how a bunch visual artists can join forces for inspiration and support. Every member presents a totally different style and medium , an independent way of looking AND seeing the task at hand. The group feels that versatility is strength; the pool of combined knowledge becomes a resource that benefits all involved. You get help if you feel stuck and your approach in turn helps another; "Here, try this, see what happens....." It is about fellowship and support: getting together in a nourishing environment, sharing the sacred <em>ART</em> space .<em> </em><br />There is safety in numbers. </div><div>Like-minded souls help each other to get ahead.<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_NDpY645RlV4I6caSwjPMu3DjNeyhElP6T-x2PVXFAXTGTyYrphKEaFu6h57sN2UFzPg6yfTimmknxxwUU3Ix4HzzW0xoUa5eOGLl5n82FVmgWrwJMvfFQsc4oJH9aLhTew_nE7GS_hd/s1600/DSCN7210.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460067537217857202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_NDpY645RlV4I6caSwjPMu3DjNeyhElP6T-x2PVXFAXTGTyYrphKEaFu6h57sN2UFzPg6yfTimmknxxwUU3Ix4HzzW0xoUa5eOGLl5n82FVmgWrwJMvfFQsc4oJH9aLhTew_nE7GS_hd/s400/DSCN7210.jpg" border="0" /></a> Pictured with me are members Nadia Laundry (front), Mary Artymko (centre back) and Coral Dryden (right). </div><br /><div>Nadia has developed a distinctive way of drawing with coloured pencils. Her approach is highly concentrated, her designs carefully laid out. These semi-abstract studies of plants, leaves, lines,textures ...will make the viewer fantasize about exotic fabrics, wall papers and rhythmic, visual puzzles. </div><br /><div>Coral has plenty of different toys in her tool kit. I have known her for her detailed pencil drawings and watercolours and.... I was totally blown away after discovering that she is also an accomplished printmaker! Ask to see her portfolio, it displays a wonderful spread of bold monoprints; you will absolutely love what you'll find in there! </div><br /><div>Mary Artymko is an established name in the local art scene, a painter extra ordinaire and a well loved instructor. Her work hums with bright colours; paint so appetizing that it simply calls to be touched, fondled, licked and eaten! The painting I 'm holding is titled "Lovely", 10"x8" acrylic on canvas by Mary Artymko. It now hangs in my living room!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq0TT9oPIHs_VYDvs0nr2r6Ee_nr4x-Z19YgklG4tgOK2ugO7afC-gNbuDBq7Jf2HdS_KloJX4WncW9nxH2ugotqylPvy56WR5ijVl355kGFoV03_KvRScw0KIj9jsViU5i9N6iRyxTBW/s1600/DSCN7208.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460067159039422514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq0TT9oPIHs_VYDvs0nr2r6Ee_nr4x-Z19YgklG4tgOK2ugO7afC-gNbuDBq7Jf2HdS_KloJX4WncW9nxH2ugotqylPvy56WR5ijVl355kGFoV03_KvRScw0KIj9jsViU5i9N6iRyxTBW/s400/DSCN7208.jpg" border="0" /></a> This display gives you some idea how very varied the works are. Click on the photo to enlarge it for viewing. Winter landscape on left is by Charlotte Brown, mountain scene in in the middle is an oil by Meade Helman, the abstract on the easel with green, white and rust leaves is a detailed coloured pencil drawing by Nadia Landry.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh327SslBYOX46jrD8GYJLO_uOp2wQIaDHXFI-p2pqZVmgdvEJ2M6dVe-X-586cphqphrewpcGiOXH4kq_ediBvdax4Y2X6U1IuKY4v4ujPIVNzvNVBEdarpLzEePYarBpO9F-clQDVrBvE/s1600/DSCN7211.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460066621760819106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh327SslBYOX46jrD8GYJLO_uOp2wQIaDHXFI-p2pqZVmgdvEJ2M6dVe-X-586cphqphrewpcGiOXH4kq_ediBvdax4Y2X6U1IuKY4v4ujPIVNzvNVBEdarpLzEePYarBpO9F-clQDVrBvE/s400/DSCN7211.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is <em>the man!</em> Meade Helman is his name and he is the heart of this group, his spacious studio is its home and the meeting place. Meade is a true renaissance man. He paints, draws, ... builds musical instruments out of old cigar boxes, bakes wicked chocolate squares...turns out vegetarian gourmet meals and keeps you entertained with funny stories. </div><div>Talking to Meade always cheers you up. This man has a decidedly positive outlook on life, no matter how grave the situation might be, Meade will find the bright side and bring it to focus. A natural comedian, Meade will make you laugh. You just got to love him for that!<br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCkKRuigbnuAmZomMMeR4crdV1dmpSvfufxNwaG3Iq5RhwH2IqHXYQZNf_kXOXa7pZhi5c1LpVPXlHuhfX3Zk84-bOoYFJO_0y3A4KcQebvCAAmI7bw0y8bTyedWkhnqyDYIb1wnpPkzq/s1600/DSCN7286.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460066124101092178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCkKRuigbnuAmZomMMeR4crdV1dmpSvfufxNwaG3Iq5RhwH2IqHXYQZNf_kXOXa7pZhi5c1LpVPXlHuhfX3Zk84-bOoYFJO_0y3A4KcQebvCAAmI7bw0y8bTyedWkhnqyDYIb1wnpPkzq/s400/DSCN7286.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Meade's favorite medium is pastel, landscape his favorite subject matter. This one titled "Killbear Trail Sentry" is a 13 1/4"x 10" pastel on matboard.<br />A PASTEL PAINTING is surely one very difficult customer; it requires immediate and careful attention. The pigment is rich, dry powder that is rubbed in to the surface of the support (paper, board, fabric etc.) If not handled with extreme care it will smudge or shed. Environmental changes could be lethal: vibration, heat and humidity can cause the paper to expand or shrink, forcing the pigment particles to separate from the ground. Not for sissies.</div><br /><div>Now you might ask: why bother , -why to use pastel if it is such a challenge? The answer is simple: THERE IS NOTHING AS BEAUTIFUL AS PURE, SATURATED COLOUR! And that is just what a pastel painting at it's best can be!</div><br /><div>Meade has found his language and his paintings clearly present his outlook in life.<br />They are bright, they are happy. They simply glow with joy.<br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhft3UFYwvbdmcVRGZhiRy6jxZ8IIy0aTZ3FLoqwvn2Rt9qvVUCzJ4fkyAZj-LQnFP1l39GpG2awAqXDiVEPDdRaleJ0cFyyK5V2k0OkpJVntmWlytweMnY5HuvSKWUe7LhOemSNnT4UhEV/s1600/DSCN7288.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460065515933163938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhft3UFYwvbdmcVRGZhiRy6jxZ8IIy0aTZ3FLoqwvn2Rt9qvVUCzJ4fkyAZj-LQnFP1l39GpG2awAqXDiVEPDdRaleJ0cFyyK5V2k0OkpJVntmWlytweMnY5HuvSKWUe7LhOemSNnT4UhEV/s400/DSCN7288.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a close up detail of "Apple Blossoms In The Garden" (full image below) 16"x20" pastel on matboard. Now in private collection.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tSH1I4MWcIW3AsfxZ79DEzGK_dp866BXEd2ksh7OJGP-g4MW2Kor12H84ssgzPcoVepxQvb8evCH4PwPymwUTEx7CUQ28ybLqaZjoUTon45xIkCh0K8CCSqdzzKj2H4qfjWQuWPrDchM/s1600/DSCN7291.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460064642170955314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tSH1I4MWcIW3AsfxZ79DEzGK_dp866BXEd2ksh7OJGP-g4MW2Kor12H84ssgzPcoVepxQvb8evCH4PwPymwUTEx7CUQ28ybLqaZjoUTon45xIkCh0K8CCSqdzzKj2H4qfjWQuWPrDchM/s400/DSCN7291.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuTzCGTVO3Bly_ObQ2nJHOFdWFEvuxLkx0owX9UVPmA-dmNdzT_za6D8QKpKo8tt_CTUoKqAxM6_a92_xlsVqMTCiB4qeFkhhmz-1urpClAZUQZ_naqi5h_vEQZ_mEDdn0o5VRivfvVhK/s1600/DSCN7295.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460061042510111618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuTzCGTVO3Bly_ObQ2nJHOFdWFEvuxLkx0owX9UVPmA-dmNdzT_za6D8QKpKo8tt_CTUoKqAxM6_a92_xlsVqMTCiB4qeFkhhmz-1urpClAZUQZ_naqi5h_vEQZ_mEDdn0o5VRivfvVhK/s400/DSCN7295.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />"Seen Better Days" 16"x20" pastel on matboard. Meade loves derelict old buildings , wonky architecture and varying reflections. Sunlight so bright that it makes you dizzy.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_nx3-IhuR0PGQpvnCYlYMmrvq5VNQxkFYOoRtPmplABpii1E4BQFXsZXJ1kImn_LQII9J3ALQ4q7xgzO-eYMoCGYQRT_bxBRcC8Tt9g7MxK6U-yoxqkI8GupUr64ifSxfFoyGJxHIplS/s1600/DSCN7292.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460060539568912610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 74px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_nx3-IhuR0PGQpvnCYlYMmrvq5VNQxkFYOoRtPmplABpii1E4BQFXsZXJ1kImn_LQII9J3ALQ4q7xgzO-eYMoCGYQRT_bxBRcC8Tt9g7MxK6U-yoxqkI8GupUr64ifSxfFoyGJxHIplS/s400/DSCN7292.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SWWv5Wi5nwy_MfyREz5oAQ7l0xPVs4N3DHNdf00XTgoqwIpx08Fxje-Ri2oOG57_49Nok3J5Ht8vh2qvp4KCdjcQnWyIcsNxct9vymkqwmwvNGvbEBZ4tynW2pSw8OT0nklJBge_zxOm/s1600/DSCN7212.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460058476242897666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SWWv5Wi5nwy_MfyREz5oAQ7l0xPVs4N3DHNdf00XTgoqwIpx08Fxje-Ri2oOG57_49Nok3J5Ht8vh2qvp4KCdjcQnWyIcsNxct9vymkqwmwvNGvbEBZ4tynW2pSw8OT0nklJBge_zxOm/s400/DSCN7212.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Charlotte Brown is a young painter with a bright artistic future. Here she is with some of her self portraits. This is a fun exercise that this group decided to engage together: Every member painted/drew a self-portrait and then some portraits of each other. The results yielded an interesting spectrum of studies, some serious, some tongue-in-the-cheeckish, some detailed and some barely suggestive. The exercise turned out to be a meditative observation: how do I see myself, how do I see you?<br />Last year the group did a similar joined project: every member produced an independent original of the same subject matter: an abandoned old pickup-truck in an over grown landscape.</div><div>The results were entertaining and engaging: it was fascinating to notice how differently we all see and comprehend whatever it is that we are looking at. Diversity is wealth!<br />Every single piece of work delivered a different story, every artist revealing different elements of the subject matter. The viewer could compare the results to the resource material (photographs of the actual scenery) and get involved with the project : What do <em>I </em>see? How would <em>I </em>paint/draw this? What would <em>I </em>include/omit? What is <em>my mark/ my story?</em> </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjJlB0B0MWJAs_zGSnILcmEzCfgrIftos8oHZxosp4-BOeb-oRHz3I7ochde_ynV4h9bgb_51_NlTtE_W5-_lORiJFRb3tIVirqvUaGuA_1ZxkzB8a0guJJ6wyrz-X9j3f7sf-s46wGwu/s1600/DSCN7219.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460056270966644594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjJlB0B0MWJAs_zGSnILcmEzCfgrIftos8oHZxosp4-BOeb-oRHz3I7ochde_ynV4h9bgb_51_NlTtE_W5-_lORiJFRb3tIVirqvUaGuA_1ZxkzB8a0guJJ6wyrz-X9j3f7sf-s46wGwu/s400/DSCN7219.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A buttery detail of one of Charlotte's landscape paintings. Don't you just love the way she uses the paint?! These confident strokes let the viewers eye to do the blending. This is colour that talks!<br />The other two members of the group are Joseph Stellato and Jeff Dryden. These gentlemen will be featured on a later blog entry..I got so caught up in talking to so old friends that I totally missed some works and have no photos to post. Joseph Stellato has a unique approach to a multimedia, three dimentional painting and Jeff Dryden follows in the footsteps of his mother Coral with uncounted hours invested in drawing.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsoyjJasaLr-GaiGnUQ7LsIvj7SMzpp3sTN7Svfh4JZ2qGhJPjrGjvqk8J7NLkllZcMCZ1Dp8hBYuqMEvT5IZf9RkEKh9UbgoL4e9UKeTX_dYAUWkQjmQ4fpLgWCQttAhyphenhypheno6nLPV3RUBw/s1600/scan0025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457431997839352866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsoyjJasaLr-GaiGnUQ7LsIvj7SMzpp3sTN7Svfh4JZ2qGhJPjrGjvqk8J7NLkllZcMCZ1Dp8hBYuqMEvT5IZf9RkEKh9UbgoL4e9UKeTX_dYAUWkQjmQ4fpLgWCQttAhyphenhypheno6nLPV3RUBw/s400/scan0025.jpg" border="0" /></a> The group puts together a theme event a couple of times a year. You will be able to view the latest projects at the Beeton Honey Festival which is coming up on May 29th. For futher information you can always call or e-mail me and I'll get you the latest developments. To find out more about this group: artwork, up-coming events, commissions and study opportunities please e-mail Meade at <a href="mailto:meadehelman@rogers.com">meadehelman@rogers.com</a> or Mary Artymko at <a href="mailto:mary.artymko@yahoo.ca">mary.artymko@yahoo.ca</a>.</div><div></div><div>In a bright, springful frame of mind,</div><div>I remain,</div><div>Outi, your frame dame <em>:)</em></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-74761772155387784602010-03-23T08:45:00.000-07:002010-03-27T09:12:02.715-07:00Mary Wood at Canopy Restaurant<span style="font-size:78%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif148O3prCHmf-pcJYbzKNTd1spTlH-zPREF8VoVNg7kBfIS12Hp6TJXBNtYMUj39IK4MmHEDoMRsUsO4cdLfCQEdGOTBRYzZq1o_1IxsZIdVSn2SrMkVlcwFoEVmzsPbcYA55Z9FFuasJ/s1600-h/DSCN6968.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451877484840768466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif148O3prCHmf-pcJYbzKNTd1spTlH-zPREF8VoVNg7kBfIS12Hp6TJXBNtYMUj39IK4MmHEDoMRsUsO4cdLfCQEdGOTBRYzZq1o_1IxsZIdVSn2SrMkVlcwFoEVmzsPbcYA55Z9FFuasJ/s400/DSCN6968.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#003333;">Mary Wood is one fire cracker of a visual artist and a dearly loved teacher, an instructor and </span><span style="color:#003333;">a mentor . She is currently showing some of her latest works at the Canopy restaurant in Alliston. Pictured here at the opening reception with Mary are the president of the South Simcoe Arts Council Nancy Williams (center) and Janet Clayson,a member of SSAC and a strong supporter of all arts in our community (right). The Canopy Restaurant is a spacious, new venue -with a great menu....and large empty walls that the owners call The Big Sky Art Gallery. The intention is to feature a new artist every six weeks. All artists, rejoice!</span><br /><span style="color:#003333;">Mary 's show is the second one in the series, Catherine Cadieux, -another local powerhouse of a painter, was the first one.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYmBicfq-u6Jo9wsB0LvlwhWByQV8_x1ZSabk4AXUCSZbivmW2IZE2EcfjL4S88IzWjBjymXZI9W-yiem4sFEay85qM__OYkLC-24gw3By6TsxQNKyuIv9ARm9vo7X9EkyovG8_CMq6be/s1600-h/DSCN6963.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451876991549924098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYmBicfq-u6Jo9wsB0LvlwhWByQV8_x1ZSabk4AXUCSZbivmW2IZE2EcfjL4S88IzWjBjymXZI9W-yiem4sFEay85qM__OYkLC-24gw3By6TsxQNKyuIv9ARm9vo7X9EkyovG8_CMq6be/s400/DSCN6963.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />These two large canvases were born from the images that Mary collected during her recent trip to Scotland. She is also a brilliant storyteller, so -listen up: WHATEVER her topic happens to be, -visual or verbal, you can be be sure that the story has substance and something to teach you.</div><div>Mary certainly keeps her eyes open; in Glasgow she collected all kinds of "visual treasures" right from the streets, -mainly just observing the debris that people had left behind. The story is hilarious and leaves you laughing; you just never know what might inspire the artistic eye!</div><div>These two are large 48"x48" acrylic paintings on canvas, consequently titled "Glasgow 4, Orange and Blue" and "Glasgow 6 ,Blue and Orange."<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQgv9gDn4BYJw9eDwd0RW-uwPHTJdlPJFbanbTISuBdiZeTxdv-N37x-9Mhj2wVxWpGHFDSjLwmBmN0aANPfmhEgundTyD2pxv94Lu-f44rqz0RGoJOp6ocpSw_6SwwFWm9lLTxmNP41me/s1600-h/DSCN6975.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451876595432285074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQgv9gDn4BYJw9eDwd0RW-uwPHTJdlPJFbanbTISuBdiZeTxdv-N37x-9Mhj2wVxWpGHFDSjLwmBmN0aANPfmhEgundTyD2pxv94Lu-f44rqz0RGoJOp6ocpSw_6SwwFWm9lLTxmNP41me/s400/DSCN6975.jpg" border="0" /></a> These two pictures are my humble attempt to deliver some detail of the surface....as you can see, the best thing you can do is to make a trip to the restaurant and study these close up. The texture is really quite yummy.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXoBiA_9lBqB7BW0ABkGmBXD8TrXkH_fjTZ-hdfWRJWHM5DLgthfqxf7yI9RBsxqXpWBkhCBZae9B21GsA3dMuXzlCmsxoRMVsrTh4iDuIYCf1u0hpYu9hhor4U1JZlU0ryyXnEWVlP6B/s1600-h/DSCN6977.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451876006496818930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXoBiA_9lBqB7BW0ABkGmBXD8TrXkH_fjTZ-hdfWRJWHM5DLgthfqxf7yI9RBsxqXpWBkhCBZae9B21GsA3dMuXzlCmsxoRMVsrTh4iDuIYCf1u0hpYu9hhor4U1JZlU0ryyXnEWVlP6B/s400/DSCN6977.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdoRGWkNTEhi8jgu0jPK8Gxifg38YP3rWI1KANPf3SaJSB_69147IDrf7Cv0awhNkPF9uOI6Eji6MxrqwBS6lPnFJmqsUs-RR7E95RdhFjyNWM2VYGCRYJeKa9rZmuSTsXAcCz46RtKt6/s1600-h/DSCN6986.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451875368026148290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdoRGWkNTEhi8jgu0jPK8Gxifg38YP3rWI1KANPf3SaJSB_69147IDrf7Cv0awhNkPF9uOI6Eji6MxrqwBS6lPnFJmqsUs-RR7E95RdhFjyNWM2VYGCRYJeKa9rZmuSTsXAcCz46RtKt6/s400/DSCN6986.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a view of the front dining area with the Glasgow paintings in the back ground. On the very far left you'll find another large piece titled "Egress". This one is a multimedia, acrylic on canvas 60"x48".</div><div>The last three pictures on this blog are details of the surface of that painting: you'll discover how Mary fearlessly combines painting , drawing and decoupage.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXl1SBKcwO6kCoZQqxvcpXnAmQACtGGFypjVMsoi3jAB49mMghUmA0YNqxCZ33UYpm-Ybf1YFp8RBxC8OYuZVfN6FGXwFjk90G-THnnZi1OodygVG-5YncdTjjMEsHTVGwx_IAq80kwjr-/s1600-h/DSCN6985.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451874279779871874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXl1SBKcwO6kCoZQqxvcpXnAmQACtGGFypjVMsoi3jAB49mMghUmA0YNqxCZ33UYpm-Ybf1YFp8RBxC8OYuZVfN6FGXwFjk90G-THnnZi1OodygVG-5YncdTjjMEsHTVGwx_IAq80kwjr-/s400/DSCN6985.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#003333;">This is one TALL room! I apologize for the darkness of this photo, I wanted to include it so that you can get some idea of the vastness of this display space. The Canopy restaurant has a nice, long bar area, a good place to sit down, enjoy a beverage and study some art. You can really see that Mary's paintings have a lot of power and strength; they certainly deliver through/over/above any distance and visual competition.</span> These paintings are all acrylic on canvas, clockwise titled "Remote" 48"x48"( If you are looking for <em>THE STRONG, SILENT TYPE</em>, -this would be IT<em>! :)</em>, "Cytoblast" 48"x36" and "Patriot" 48"x48".<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkIzbhYqsZKtfI5CCNgZByih5nF9ooziLswir8GzY5lZPpk5UVNjNc2SgCmXFlnkH5FxRELyu3DnyocIwuM92bfeQGZOOicftgkbW4JKaVKTe1gJZHKPGYEXW59G5hDuwBZ_SXB8pNWZ8/s1600-h/DSCN6962.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451863729170468194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 388px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkIzbhYqsZKtfI5CCNgZByih5nF9ooziLswir8GzY5lZPpk5UVNjNc2SgCmXFlnkH5FxRELyu3DnyocIwuM92bfeQGZOOicftgkbW4JKaVKTe1gJZHKPGYEXW59G5hDuwBZ_SXB8pNWZ8/s400/DSCN6962.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a close up of the "Patriot" in the bottom of the previous picture above. These images Mary composed after meditating over the shapes she saw in the bundle of her KEYS! Look closely and you'll discover a car remote surrounded by the flowing negative and positive spaces around it. Such confident use of colour!</div><div>One does not have to travel the world for inspiration, it might just be waiting in your own handbag!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnGp8Y1J6u0wKx7l-ogoob78K3CvdkfRvzCMRKXbvHExz3JDPdQ6ti2_Ief1Li0xZh-l1MXWGN2Wn_QBfgq_YkTTbRfZzmQ_nxoNzsKkcz2r1JdYtaK18utE2E0hLGLlqP6cj5FvkAO23/s1600-h/DSCN6966.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451860450552032194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 290px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnGp8Y1J6u0wKx7l-ogoob78K3CvdkfRvzCMRKXbvHExz3JDPdQ6ti2_Ief1Li0xZh-l1MXWGN2Wn_QBfgq_YkTTbRfZzmQ_nxoNzsKkcz2r1JdYtaK18utE2E0hLGLlqP6cj5FvkAO23/s400/DSCN6966.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Another large piece inspired by the keys: "Unlocked, The Space Between" Acrylic on canvas 48"x60".<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47P8uDJpqJHQ7t-RPrrZ5N30LPQzy902NnSXCw95AFc608FULHz5sSwV4DFdwqrS8qsxBka4wh-jRd2hfoxC97iU2BW2EcBDb57ZR4MTfx7BEVdZ1Ruw0ju0Axsag4HWR9jsf4cKtVLI0/s1600-h/DSCN6970.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451858640841430530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47P8uDJpqJHQ7t-RPrrZ5N30LPQzy902NnSXCw95AFc608FULHz5sSwV4DFdwqrS8qsxBka4wh-jRd2hfoxC97iU2BW2EcBDb57ZR4MTfx7BEVdZ1Ruw0ju0Axsag4HWR9jsf4cKtVLI0/s400/DSCN6970.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A detail of "Egress" 60"x48" featured earlier. ( <em>Renew</em> is intentionally upside down)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCvACI-vEPR4ZgYPScHKhPsU5hAiT9vKD6pBH9Ij3g0LndbHKho6igYHqX5QdQekUoKOeBX7pGdOTNFZ3rSgMGTsMoToJxkqvxu0jQ_NDrtzsOp-Gcaao8RDErAC4YthMhUf8jA3xXZb_/s1600-h/DSCN6973.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451857304148536802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCvACI-vEPR4ZgYPScHKhPsU5hAiT9vKD6pBH9Ij3g0LndbHKho6igYHqX5QdQekUoKOeBX7pGdOTNFZ3rSgMGTsMoToJxkqvxu0jQ_NDrtzsOp-Gcaao8RDErAC4YthMhUf8jA3xXZb_/s400/DSCN6973.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A close up that leads you to discover some of the drawing and decoupage: there is a story hidden behind that veil of paint!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6L2omA2gIHKSWNjuIDUM6aG3JqcmoEnbQleMCI_PKF-q08JKiQMQwCTQ-eU4lUnBpFW4fm-BW0lN8wHS2YiqYn0xqjE_eUGMrETn_AdvaOJc_k0CHZa6-a7ntrUEWxQkDnAnX9txQamL/s1600-h/DSCN6997.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451856665577657106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6L2omA2gIHKSWNjuIDUM6aG3JqcmoEnbQleMCI_PKF-q08JKiQMQwCTQ-eU4lUnBpFW4fm-BW0lN8wHS2YiqYn0xqjE_eUGMrETn_AdvaOJc_k0CHZa6-a7ntrUEWxQkDnAnX9txQamL/s400/DSCN6997.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A point of entry or a point of exit? A joyful egression? A transformation of existence?</div><div></div><div>I had the good fortune to spend a week with Mary in 1997; I participated in a week-long painting workshop taught by her. The experience was liberating! There is no need to be afraid that your painting is not going to turn out right; you just get back at it and force it to a different direction. Go ahead, -make a mess! A mess can be the best thing! This was a gift from the Universe! ( and my friend Emilia Perri from Maggiolly Art Supplies).</div><div></div><div></div><div>Not enough can be said about Mary Wood. </div><div>She is one powerful pixie that gal!</div><div>Fire in her eyes and brimstone in her talk!</div><div>A laugh that picks you up and takes you with!</div><div>Her enthusiasm and love of life is contagious.</div><div>As a teacher she is gentle, resourceful and generous.</div><div></div><div></div><div>If you wish to "stretch" your eye and train it to see "bigger", -study Mary's paintings.</div><div>The show at Canopy will run till the end of the month.</div><div></div><div>If you wish to take your painting practice to a new level, seek for an opportunity to study with Mary.</div><div>Your whole life will take a new course!</div><div>Mary's website is <a href="http://www.marywoodstudio.com/">http://www.marywoodstudio.com/</a></div><div>Maggiolly Art Supply Store in Orangeville is planning to organize another week long painting retreat with Mary later this summer, for information contact Emilia at 519-942-9560 or write to <a href="mailto:maggiollyart@sympatico.ca">maggiollyart@sympatico.ca</a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>With the spring in the air</div><div>I leave you</div><div>in a elated FRAME OF MIND,</div><div></div><div>as always,</div><div>Outi, The Frame Dame</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-69793558462896289702010-03-09T14:36:00.000-08:002010-03-13T11:19:13.421-08:00Kirsi Neuvonen -Printmaker from Finland<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3gBfBJiI42FuFq8-wLxEFEz0MXS_ZFzLYprbFxs6ydRqZxnpRdRqanTJS1ZQDmsKA5IuwSGPLn6NoWW4zolP5D9zKzn8M-xLZVeZtcf0ptyFVBMvW_N1sqUjjW8E8bgw5pan-s_jUgs4/s1600-h/scan0008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447049629429506130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3gBfBJiI42FuFq8-wLxEFEz0MXS_ZFzLYprbFxs6ydRqZxnpRdRqanTJS1ZQDmsKA5IuwSGPLn6NoWW4zolP5D9zKzn8M-xLZVeZtcf0ptyFVBMvW_N1sqUjjW8E8bgw5pan-s_jUgs4/s400/scan0008.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Kirsi Neuvonen: The Pomegranate Tree, line etching, aquatint, copy etching. 1996 65x50 cm (25 5/8"x19 5/8")</span><br />Kirsi Neuvonen (born 1960) is a Finnish printmaker who has become a household item in my native country.<br /><br />This blog is a quick introduction to some of her plates and I seriously encourage you to study her website and look further. Her knowledge of art and history is so deep and wide that it will humble you. The website is very informative and generous, -great resource for the intaglio inclined and an injection of inspiration for the rest of us.. Go to <a href="http://www.copperfield.fi/">http://www.copperfield.fi/</a> , click on the top right EN and it will lead you to the English pages.<br /><br />Those of you who are familiar with intaglio printmaking will find this to be solid fodder for the creative mind,...those of you who are fascinated by mythology will be intrigued with the symbolism.... and those of you who are WRITERS will enjoy her TRUTH OR DARE section: THE STORY GALLERY! Kirsi has listed a series of her works and invites you to join in by WRITING POETRY OR SHORT STORIES of her images. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! The images are extremely story provoking, -my head is quickly composing some material as we speak. Look at "My Shadow Thinks Obviously Otherwise"...click on the image and you'll get a larger version of this creepy shadow dude with an attitude. <em>What is going on in here?</em><br />WRITE ABOUT IT! I am sure that I will.<br /><br />A line etching, in very simple terms, starts with a drawing on a metal plate. The artist uses a variety of sharp tools to scratch the surface. The plate is soaked in an acid bath that enhances the area where the metal is exposed. Different technigues are used to achieve various surface textures, the parts of the plate that are not worked are masked to protect them from the acid .<br />Finally the plate is inked , the excess ink is wiped off and the plate is pulled through a press with sheet of paper laid over the surface. The pressure transfers the image to the paper. Every colour is printed separately. Multiple plates can be used to create one image.<br />The process is very labour intensive and dangerous at times : you deal with corrosives, sharp objects and toxic vapors. Great skills are achieved only with a lot of experience, practise and hard work. Additional difficulty with this media is that the end result (the print) is always a mirror image of the image on the plate (and the image in your head)! If you don't think this might cause some problems, try this exercize: make a simple drawing of a standing figure. Tilt the hip a little, give the head a 3/4 profile. Hold it up to a mirror and be ready to discover: there is always an element of suprise. A good printmaker has the ability to see ahead and embrace this accidental element of the medium. Definitely not for control freaks.<br /><br />Important to remember:<br />We are talking about <em>prints </em>but we don't mean <em>copies.</em> Every print is <em>an original.</em><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHCFfXIPTA7Wx2qFB_uEBFVifqxwX_TrKliGz3GPrgpXkbr8FOAi_drVBs0RP3kia3EOUn8GIuHYsjzk6RKPhHEay4ns8-CMvYQJPjkXcNHOLefwBn_In7WDRMzKDulQ1FIpRcDoWJmAp/s1600-h/scan0006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447049001546306162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHCFfXIPTA7Wx2qFB_uEBFVifqxwX_TrKliGz3GPrgpXkbr8FOAi_drVBs0RP3kia3EOUn8GIuHYsjzk6RKPhHEay4ns8-CMvYQJPjkXcNHOLefwBn_In7WDRMzKDulQ1FIpRcDoWJmAp/s400/scan0006.jpg" border="0" /></a> Kirsi has made a whole series of dress illustrations. This one is titled Venus Dress" (1994), -a ball gown with ample oceany adornments! I would just LOVE to show up at some fancy function wearing that, -maybe with some seaweed shimmer in my hair!<br /><br />Please pay attention to the SIZE of the plate: 90x60 cm (35 1/2 x 23 3/4")! Those of you who have ever inked a plate can imagine that the task on hand is gigantuous! There would have been a lot of sweat, maybe even some tears, most certainly praying and swearing involved.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdwEp_nH485nT-XtWLvaxlZh6peVn8Y1_EwB2SYRVU5ljg0aLrixxbk3Y1AUbL2DHE5zvBI08ATxqWyn0eF__zHfPrx6O1Qck3IrovnATcrHPth_69HGSBXdPmE2v2uPWt82xOGLdjJqY/s1600-h/scan0007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447048479262628162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdwEp_nH485nT-XtWLvaxlZh6peVn8Y1_EwB2SYRVU5ljg0aLrixxbk3Y1AUbL2DHE5zvBI08ATxqWyn0eF__zHfPrx6O1Qck3IrovnATcrHPth_69HGSBXdPmE2v2uPWt82xOGLdjJqY/s400/scan0007.jpg" border="0" /></a> These following six pieces are formed of three separate plates. This one is called " Wild Strawberry Dress". 2001<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmekjDxIs61LMo3TS49grNZ7GsbtNSLi5RIhsWPj1qjLOi7Z-7ZJ1RrDf9kTUyDkq6hBtZiY5DAXddSn1_MDqOTnNLTWbfSM9PPc7_dCvxfJ-6oi9tnFL1qzFlRIh78pEKK3sBs0ltabIx/s1600-h/scan0009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447048101294383874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmekjDxIs61LMo3TS49grNZ7GsbtNSLi5RIhsWPj1qjLOi7Z-7ZJ1RrDf9kTUyDkq6hBtZiY5DAXddSn1_MDqOTnNLTWbfSM9PPc7_dCvxfJ-6oi9tnFL1qzFlRIh78pEKK3sBs0ltabIx/s400/scan0009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />" Waterlily Dress" 2001<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggC1xEJ9i03LUZgheoV3FaGSO7fuCAh0LVX8xKTlqwupFeKRPq4cUlWXDEuZB8kMnYXcZlRaoGdK6H7kNb2JhR8pvxnnfZHf8Qt4szc0L97v7iE5aAa2MBmHU_aKOcGjdgUmVvTvgRRd8R/s1600-h/scan0010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447047417792714370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggC1xEJ9i03LUZgheoV3FaGSO7fuCAh0LVX8xKTlqwupFeKRPq4cUlWXDEuZB8kMnYXcZlRaoGdK6H7kNb2JhR8pvxnnfZHf8Qt4szc0L97v7iE5aAa2MBmHU_aKOcGjdgUmVvTvgRRd8R/s400/scan0010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />" Lily Dress" 2001</div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2CaLT7tAaHU8TilI-pOFe8Uq9mT0i9oSd-YUr2L83mtXeedxDcff20CrRFCBx0ibFhqTK5gqOE34puLs7Sxj7Yi4WpXG33zPw6_kTNUC2kb57bczzX2lr2gG_SutaLW9l-ChUfsZ_X0i/s1600-h/scan0011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447046942152314466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2CaLT7tAaHU8TilI-pOFe8Uq9mT0i9oSd-YUr2L83mtXeedxDcff20CrRFCBx0ibFhqTK5gqOE34puLs7Sxj7Yi4WpXG33zPw6_kTNUC2kb57bczzX2lr2gG_SutaLW9l-ChUfsZ_X0i/s400/scan0011.jpg" border="0" /></a> " Daisy Dress" 2001<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHyqYfWxH9xcgwk8nngqTIiff7LL63njmOnU3kJihOLxEmPKabU2SJ9pKKXcoFtgkkpwTaCAn6stIghaF4ka1lc-VrPLx0d0Q5jduKbuMob3qY0hjh4wVg1MIU7Aq8vt-e5slcnajbxcO/s1600-h/scan0013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447046170291479826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHyqYfWxH9xcgwk8nngqTIiff7LL63njmOnU3kJihOLxEmPKabU2SJ9pKKXcoFtgkkpwTaCAn6stIghaF4ka1lc-VrPLx0d0Q5jduKbuMob3qY0hjh4wVg1MIU7Aq8vt-e5slcnajbxcO/s400/scan0013.jpg" border="0" /></a> "Violet Dress"<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwQX26QBs9bOXeTwoxPOBiSzs1P-ZbH665SqDbtalrQ79jEPPNhw1k2E0ViHc2zhjEW16MOdQtGrIEVoeg925QIERV99ZqQ8fALbbzwpNM4BUlYFVzrnCugvsASX6t3AdHzdHa4Xl5Aep/s1600-h/scan0014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447045714790545682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwQX26QBs9bOXeTwoxPOBiSzs1P-ZbH665SqDbtalrQ79jEPPNhw1k2E0ViHc2zhjEW16MOdQtGrIEVoeg925QIERV99ZqQ8fALbbzwpNM4BUlYFVzrnCugvsASX6t3AdHzdHa4Xl5Aep/s400/scan0014.jpg" border="0" /></a> "Pearly Dress 2001"<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84sNeYtNoA6MBk94sAolSDUfgZg9yUGcVS3EHWUXaGpy2QfYQlp9ZgsFkO8IBnMMZz6r6newEYxDKOgXZ66Qu5fZfIImufKUJFVBZoAvTf2T3t3webN7nhadEz33sM6xm6ECu4g4V44XR/s1600-h/scan0015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447045342889166162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84sNeYtNoA6MBk94sAolSDUfgZg9yUGcVS3EHWUXaGpy2QfYQlp9ZgsFkO8IBnMMZz6r6newEYxDKOgXZ66Qu5fZfIImufKUJFVBZoAvTf2T3t3webN7nhadEz33sM6xm6ECu4g4V44XR/s400/scan0015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />To fully appreciate this one you would have to have some background knowledge in Finnish mythology and art history. This one is titled "The Kalevala Dress" and is a playful take on the work of Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931). He was an artist of momentous proportions who deeply influenced our National identity. Mary Gallen-Kallela ( who's dress this is depicting) was his wife.</div><br /><div>Growing up in Finland the work of The GREAT A G-K was always at your face, this naturally, -got somewhat sicketating , you finally tuned it all out and developed a selective blindness to it.</div><div>(The Canadians have a similar love-hate relationship with Tom Thomson.) Having spent over twenty years away from Finland I was stunned to meet The Great A G-K again. I was instantly whisked back to my childhood. Printmaking. Symbolism. The Art's and Crafts movement was fed to me along with my cereal. As a child I found those dark woodcuts and etchings weird and frightening but also extremely fascinating. And I have loved them ever since.</div><div>"Kalevala" is the epic saga of Finland , A G-K illustrated it with a powerful hand. He was not only a accomplished painter but also a experienced printmaker. The man on the horse in the bottom of the etching is a detail of a painting titled KULLERVO TAKES OFF TO WAR (1901) . (Kullervo was an arrogant dude and faced a horrible ending and <em>SO </em>totally deserved it too!)</div><div>If you wish to learn more about Akseli Gallen-Kallela go to <a href="http://www.ateneum.fi/">http://www.ateneum.fi/</a> . This is the National Gallery of Finland and the permanent home of the illustrations.</div><br />Ok, enough of this,<br /><div>now , back to Kirsi!<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfOXqgYx7JULKhdmHp96lkH266q44aHDZhhb-xKfITwKrD7ZjYS7xBRIFzndk3lVZ7akfTx3gi-CkL1ExsAZgAX5NOLJqCs6BQn2DlwsmYLJv1x72pN4gqHT4zx6P_52tybpyrGVnxcWn/s1600-h/scan0016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446770044725177842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfOXqgYx7JULKhdmHp96lkH266q44aHDZhhb-xKfITwKrD7ZjYS7xBRIFzndk3lVZ7akfTx3gi-CkL1ExsAZgAX5NOLJqCs6BQn2DlwsmYLJv1x72pN4gqHT4zx6P_52tybpyrGVnxcWn/s400/scan0016.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />"I am a poor little Deer" reads the banner on the top of this plate. It refers, of course, to our darling Frida Kahlo. The piece is titled "Frida Kahlos Hunting Gown" and displays the drama and rootyness of Fridas life and work and the tonque-in-the-cheekyness of Kirsi's sense of humour.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhw-4UHzKsgUF3KGQKGD4Euy5q6C5SNYCvJqNVuADIxSV2g6FiiTW2HdWsVlJEps45SCDcjtbq_kYnRSRcFAnG_P737xUsWf1gqwN0H3Fc0jFf0JEqEU0a_H3iBRZlXQxwzJDOXnifmre/s1600-h/scan0017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446769606102617314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhw-4UHzKsgUF3KGQKGD4Euy5q6C5SNYCvJqNVuADIxSV2g6FiiTW2HdWsVlJEps45SCDcjtbq_kYnRSRcFAnG_P737xUsWf1gqwN0H3Fc0jFf0JEqEU0a_H3iBRZlXQxwzJDOXnifmre/s400/scan0017.jpg" border="0" /></a> "Leda" is the same Leda that is known to all artist since antiquity. The Greek mythology tell us that Zeus himself, -in shape of a swan..(the capable chap he was), went to visit Ms. Leda here. From that reunion two children (Helen and Polydences) were born. Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) painted the painting that this image is a playful take of. Sadly, Leonardo's "Leda and the Swan" got destroyed. It was later recreated by Da Vinci's contempory Cesare Sesto who's claimed to have been familiar with the original piece. And SO WHAT is he wasn't. The story is intriquing, -Leda and Zeus belong to all of us now. Why not craft <em>your</em> own take of the legend?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVD6JqhaMOs30M61bVhhhRB-7qkrwkldq-hNjS9pu9EWLLg93ML3Mr8VPE0svqBQ4ExEpY2fmx5UmPoNiE17dy77lTlhu5Gge5ci6GYf5Nx9blHf1Vtd9ko2mE8a3fDwo4E9mQBnTa9v7/s1600-h/scan0018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446769333608353906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVD6JqhaMOs30M61bVhhhRB-7qkrwkldq-hNjS9pu9EWLLg93ML3Mr8VPE0svqBQ4ExEpY2fmx5UmPoNiE17dy77lTlhu5Gge5ci6GYf5Nx9blHf1Vtd9ko2mE8a3fDwo4E9mQBnTa9v7/s400/scan0018.jpg" border="0" /></a> "Tiny, Decorated Freedom" 1997 Middle plate 20x20cm, side panels 20x10 cm.<br />Go to ARCHIVES on Kirsi's website and click on 1997, the left side of the screen will display a scroll down list of Kirsi's work from that particular year. There you will find a whole herd of "Divine women", Caryatids. Kirsi created these pieces after studying some frescos in Sienna, Italy. What is remarkable here is the physical SIZE of some of the plates: you find some etchings that measure 180x60 cm ( almost 6 feet in height!) How does one manoeuvre a plate that big?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8zAYCntwFIPUC9z61GCHUK4CEpBPX_jr53pgYRHIOG-0LlESj8cLGkbsc0yc86ZkhEmb7C0dY8K3fHIcWwVUhltUPdUeX5WU1Xr-qahnQuGiwQXkzIbP_aj05vq4sU3twrx9MmnimG1A/s1600-h/scan0019.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446767060033180978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 245px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8zAYCntwFIPUC9z61GCHUK4CEpBPX_jr53pgYRHIOG-0LlESj8cLGkbsc0yc86ZkhEmb7C0dY8K3fHIcWwVUhltUPdUeX5WU1Xr-qahnQuGiwQXkzIbP_aj05vq4sU3twrx9MmnimG1A/s400/scan0019.jpg" border="0" /></a> "A Portrait with a Yes-No Morpho" 1995 20x33 cm , on the archives page 1995 you can see the rest in the series titled Portraits with Fauna.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Please visit Kirsi Neuvonen at <a href="http://www.copperfield.fi/">http://www.copperfield.fi/</a> or <a href="http://www.kirsineuvonen.fi/">http://www.kirsineuvonen.fi/</a> . Go through the archives and your soul will thank you. Click Kirsi Neuvonen>Art Work>Art Work Archives. I hang around there all the time!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>In an intaglio influenced FRAME OF MIND,</div><div>I remain yours,</div><div>Outi ,the Frame Dame<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-34189835288566334262010-03-01T13:25:00.000-08:002010-03-04T14:34:23.659-08:00Ron Pitts: CLICK IN STUDIO AND IN THE FIELD<span style="font-size:130%;color:#333300;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnOq-y6D2XyKDXTvRPJEwYvyeZSpLfS-3O8jV3U9gG3u-Dag0Ud3HIjDu-fKOBK_XlCOZQkdeXHdVPg17sH0lSWn8VfmUmLoLi3IOwfERhL7QPNEv0hQGM95_fJJluM70ZnLK2YfniwTV/s1600-h/DSCN6640.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444058708522026754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnOq-y6D2XyKDXTvRPJEwYvyeZSpLfS-3O8jV3U9gG3u-Dag0Ud3HIjDu-fKOBK_XlCOZQkdeXHdVPg17sH0lSWn8VfmUmLoLi3IOwfERhL7QPNEv0hQGM95_fJJluM70ZnLK2YfniwTV/s400/DSCN6640.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">This is happening <span style="color:#cc0000;">RIGHT NOW</span>:</span> <span style="font-family:arial;color:#66cccc;">CLICK<span style="font-family:times new roman;"> <span style="color:#ff9900;">IN STUDIO AND IN THE FIELD </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#333300;">is a feature event that takes place in Alton Mills Gallery from Feb 27 to April 11. Our local celebrity RON PITTS has joined forces together with another photographer Pete Paterson and this is AN EVENT THAT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED! THE OPENING RECEPTION IS THIS SUNDAY, March 7Th from 1-4pm, -make plans for a Sunday afternoon ride and be there!</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#333300;">Here you can see Heidi and Kevin showing off some framed pieces just as a teaser...but </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#333300;">the pictures you see on this blog do not do any justice to Ron's work, -you'll really have to see it in full size and correct colour. Ron has taken the best ever pictures of swans, he really <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">delivers</span> the beauty of these royal characters. This one is called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SWANGELS</span>, two truly angelic swans! Once you've seen them, you'll never forget them.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfn2p31NP3gt5cD8reyuK5IVsMJYivuPjbsU0sJa8i6VGlYlQQ26cXwx654ygqghLvMG3MbGg9QX5Bn1hYVehnFSk07xJbF6WaKxZNfVGJizORfYIG_iT_v1J07rHJ5YUnTzqZRzWEjuG1/s1600-h/DSCN6129.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443782899000379634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfn2p31NP3gt5cD8reyuK5IVsMJYivuPjbsU0sJa8i6VGlYlQQ26cXwx654ygqghLvMG3MbGg9QX5Bn1hYVehnFSk07xJbF6WaKxZNfVGJizORfYIG_iT_v1J07rHJ5YUnTzqZRzWEjuG1/s400/DSCN6129.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This little guy is absolutely adorable! His name is...guess what...: FUZZ! How perfect IS he! Ron has a whole series of master shots that he has taken IN his pond, submerged in water up to his ears...this is the only way one can get this close to truly wild birds! He gets into a wet suit and quietly hides in his wild water kingdom...you'll have to see the whole comedy show that the little baby ducks put out for him! I am sure that sometimes it must have been hard for him not to just burst out laughing!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCu7rY336TWCJv9wYuabh6-mJa1Ngg4mHUDUYD3qwWfCn8n6KjNshxZNZJwFozksRS8kSBrP1Gv3_KDS56HQsFWib68rJAwRO9OQgdGi336IgDIfWhB5dL8po4txewpPBh2O4t5C29PUo2/s1600-h/DSCN6691.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443782394365124002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCu7rY336TWCJv9wYuabh6-mJa1Ngg4mHUDUYD3qwWfCn8n6KjNshxZNZJwFozksRS8kSBrP1Gv3_KDS56HQsFWib68rJAwRO9OQgdGi336IgDIfWhB5dL8po4txewpPBh2O4t5C29PUo2/s400/DSCN6691.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This little turtle is having a bad fly day! The image is called SWATS UP and the title again reflects Ron's gentle sense of humour: it's tough when you happen to be a turtle and smell kind of fishy...and the flies just adore you ...it does not matter how hard to try to swat them...you just cannot get them all. This has to be viewed in full size!</div><div>Ron's work is full of awe and joy, a celebration of rare fleeting moments in lives of creatures wild and untamed. This kind of Divine Comedy of Nature is only played for the observer who has the patience to get quiet and let the scene unfold. With his photographs Ron takes us along for a field trip and points out a wonder after another. He teaches us how to approach with respect... and have fun all the way.</div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHuVoTmhBAJqjMyBfZ5L3rCVXeDFec8mKbm9WQiOw5a3CUkoPjxnKkyL7nX735bAt9J_uMQjoHib_CFQx-A4U5VB5ozAZKRAKKv24EURuXZshVIIVsfLgeP03KvZtYSgV0PRyUVVcYaQL/s1600-h/DSCN6698.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443781983273667378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHuVoTmhBAJqjMyBfZ5L3rCVXeDFec8mKbm9WQiOw5a3CUkoPjxnKkyL7nX735bAt9J_uMQjoHib_CFQx-A4U5VB5ozAZKRAKKv24EURuXZshVIIVsfLgeP03KvZtYSgV0PRyUVVcYaQL/s400/DSCN6698.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here Kevin is showing off DUCK ATTACK, an amazing, larger than life image of a mallard.</div><div>You can count all the feathers and raindrops...it's is very unlikely that you'll ever get this close and personal in real life.</div><div>Ron also features larger creatures, he has an amazing selection of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">photographs</span> that he has taken on his travels to National parks and destinations like Newfoundland. Moose, buffalo ...whales and icebergs. And more. </div><div>To see the entire collection please visit <a href="http://www.ronpitts.com/">http://www.ronpitts.com/</a> but better yet, GO AND SEE THE SHOW THIS SUNDAY! Ron will be there in person from 1-4pm and he is a super nice guy to talk to!</div><div>If not this Sunday, plan a trip during the March break: it's worth the drive to Alton Mills and your kids will love it too! A nice drive to the country, a field trip to nature and an introduction to art photography...all in one. They also have a fantastic outdoor skating rink for those who embrace the great Canadian winter. Does not get any better than that!</div><div><br />Here are the directions:</div><div>the map is really small so you can also visit <a href="http://www.altonmill.ca/">http://www.altonmill.ca/</a></div><div>The place is just east of Millcroft Inn, you might be familiar with that.</div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlO-y1jUzBeliwTMTCGarkjLSBucGKbwoJBo0OvasjsmA79m_DWa9GLsuqykM2pVMoBOYBiFCwNyn7uLXxGVY8vxTFO_PYT19PuRJNjgYyXEpSAPR6RkSBo6ERLEd_ED3OWwz7sGiibGj/s1600-h/scan0001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443779986743374194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlO-y1jUzBeliwTMTCGarkjLSBucGKbwoJBo0OvasjsmA79m_DWa9GLsuqykM2pVMoBOYBiFCwNyn7uLXxGVY8vxTFO_PYT19PuRJNjgYyXEpSAPR6RkSBo6ERLEd_ED3OWwz7sGiibGj/s400/scan0001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Hope to see you there!</div><div></div><div>In a WILDERNESS KIND OF FRAME OF MIND today,</div><div>I remain,</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Outi</span>, your FRAME DAME <em>:)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="color:#003300;"></span></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-1525830953231126732010-02-25T10:14:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:29:43.531-08:00THE FRAMED ALBUM , the whole thing, not just the cover!<span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibi2RAiZ2eSM3sf3k81TcVut3MmnxP1RnwwENjmRxEN2xJB4tPr0s4uJx4O-VjD6uR4faNmFAIlpda-F_bjyuv4g2Bu-jXG8q9ImKts4bI3YoH2INPi2TEZjWA58thMA7c_CRkNT2hLYLT/s1600-h/DSCN6686.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442247149265549186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 388px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibi2RAiZ2eSM3sf3k81TcVut3MmnxP1RnwwENjmRxEN2xJB4tPr0s4uJx4O-VjD6uR4faNmFAIlpda-F_bjyuv4g2Bu-jXG8q9ImKts4bI3YoH2INPi2TEZjWA58thMA7c_CRkNT2hLYLT/s400/DSCN6686.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjioEf2WOkBcdZbSxbAbyLvnQbZkTklBJ3dOkH-Ft-BZrKBcl7dJ6Ph_EaOVzfyBfH6PjOHmAPlq6bDf92_d3EGnuB_WwBL2pr93Hut50WcQXOfBt3z1BzrDUQxRPKmjuRH3plZk2pAZdo/s1600-h/DSCN6687.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442246831410162226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 387px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjioEf2WOkBcdZbSxbAbyLvnQbZkTklBJ3dOkH-Ft-BZrKBcl7dJ6Ph_EaOVzfyBfH6PjOHmAPlq6bDf92_d3EGnuB_WwBL2pr93Hut50WcQXOfBt3z1BzrDUQxRPKmjuRH3plZk2pAZdo/s400/DSCN6687.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">This is the ultimate baby boomer sentiment: THE VINYL RECORD AND THE ALBUM COVER! So many of us are still holding on to the very special ones that remind us of important times and events of our lives. Those times that will never, ever return. Like the vinyl records themselves....I mean, hey,-let's face it:even CD's will soon be obsolete!</span><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Don't you just miss the excitement that you felt when you got to open that new album! To me it was almost a sacred ritual: there was a very special order how to </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">remove the shrinkwrap and unfold the album notes, lyrics and photos! A close , personal moment with my idol; something tangible to have and to hold.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">The customer who brought in this album gave it away as a 50Th birthday gift.</span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">(Do you remember where <em>you</em> were when <em>Dancing in the Dark</em> came out<em>?:)</em>)</span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Just for fun ask yourself : If I had a chance to decorate a music room and hang up the twelve most important albums to me...which ones would I choose? Go ahead, -claim your space!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">This frame is designed to display and protect. The beauty is that THE ALBUM IS 100% REMOVABLE! You can take it out, play it, fondle it and then put it back on the wall. In the second picture you can see what the back of the frame looks like: by tilting the little turn buttons you can open the back and take out the cover. No glue or tape is attached to it. Conservation quality Tru Vue glass on the front of the frame will keep Bruce</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"> from fading away. A neat way to "eat your cake and keep it too."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Thanks to all for for great comments and encouragement. The interest has been overwhelming!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">The blogs that I have in the works include artist Greg Hindle (teacher, painter extraordinaire) and photographers Rosemary Hasner (poet, mystic, storyteller) and Ron Pitts( wilderness man, observer by nature, phenomenalist). All superstars!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">I will also be babbling about framing needle art and mapping out my adventures in the world of pigments. If there is an issue that <em>you </em>are interested in, please throw it my way and I'll see what I can shake out of it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Meanwhile,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">leaving you in a SOUND FRAME OF MIND,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Outi, the Frame Dame</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-70775592771647507922010-02-19T08:39:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:33:58.935-08:00LAURA BERRY, Master watercolourist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtMZK8vXk-mEMKzqmfvx_QZxkINJHvinhOelRICBpmp1je2IUGcCV9IS7dfKfVKJ7gGu_mHI99T4S750lhQkmzvMHTmtjyaV_1n_0K5ZdKi3JeyMD2j2ploF_pINib1j1RSHAdjFGChIn/s1600-h/DSCN6638.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440411941422900626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtMZK8vXk-mEMKzqmfvx_QZxkINJHvinhOelRICBpmp1je2IUGcCV9IS7dfKfVKJ7gGu_mHI99T4S750lhQkmzvMHTmtjyaV_1n_0K5ZdKi3JeyMD2j2ploF_pINib1j1RSHAdjFGChIn/s400/DSCN6638.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGm6vzOKTZkRVlBZoS1zYiIlVc21YfjlzXibFxn7HcoPJVJsxtfYCZif39-6txwGSnI0LBnNRHdWey2W6nL6msmoN11IQ8k_Wlf12F3_Nr4R3X7j5fPHwaVtp_bLuMsvyws48K5Pj1o7yP/s1600-h/DSCN6636.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439999080075871618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGm6vzOKTZkRVlBZoS1zYiIlVc21YfjlzXibFxn7HcoPJVJsxtfYCZif39-6txwGSnI0LBnNRHdWey2W6nL6msmoN11IQ8k_Wlf12F3_Nr4R3X7j5fPHwaVtp_bLuMsvyws48K5Pj1o7yP/s400/DSCN6636.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Laura Berry is our very favorite person. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">She is a self-taught watercolour artist with a stellar career of over twenty five years. Her impressive portfolio offers over a hundred paintings offered as limited edition art and examples of numerous private commissions. Many of her scenes seem familiar to us and this is not at all surprising since she lives right here in Mansfield!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">We have known Laura for over twenty years and always been impressed by her work ethics. She is a perfectionist and never counts the hours that it takes to get the painting just right. Her work reflects the values that her own life is based on;</span><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">love and respect for family and nature. It is easy to see that she puts her whole heart into it: her work is love in action. Grace, gratitude, honesty. Pure Laura.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">The two paintings featured here are Laura's latest originals and they provide a very good example of Laura's detailed style of working.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">The wonky perspective that you see in these photos is from my camera...the buildings in the actual paintings are good and straight. <em>:)</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Laura starts with a light but detailed pencil drawing. This is followed by multiple glazes and washes of transparent watercolour. The final details are achieved by using very fine brushes (000!) and plenty of patience. A large watercolour might take hundreds of hours to complete.</span><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">These two are private commissions and therefore, unfortunately, not for sale.</span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">But they might give you an idea: you can commission Laura to paint your house, your cottage or a portrait of your children. It will be tribute to something <em>you </em>love and cherish in your life. There is also an option of having a small limited edition printed at the same time, this way you can keep the original and your family members each get a print as a gift. This is a gift that keeps giving.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">On her website you can view over 90 images that are currently available as prints.</span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">You can ask Laura to add a remargue to one of those and that will make it one of a kind. This means that Laura will paint or draw a small original on the existing image;</span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">you can have your dog sleeping on a porch or your children playing in the yard!</span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">To see more of her work please drop by at Laura's gallery in Hockley village or visit</span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><a href="http://www.lauraberry.com/">http://www.lauraberry.com/</a>. If you cannot make it to Hockley you can also arrange to meet her here, in my store.</span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Laura will help you to choose the perfect frame to go with your painting and I can assure you that you are in good hands: she wants nothing but the best. Even the smallest prints are framed with archival matting and conservation quality glass.</span><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">The originals get dressed up with suede mats, fillet frames and museum glass.</span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">A class act from the beginning to the end. </span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Your painting will last for the generation to come.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">And how do I know?</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">I know because all these pieces pass through my hands.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">I KNOW. :)</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">In a rather <em>knowledgeable frame of mind </em>today,</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">wishing you a great weekend,</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">as always,</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Outi, The Frame Dame</span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1ZrhXhiJD2obU7v4-qciqnWrEpQvW8-zVczYZThgTf_lKI_KsSsBJMfIMOQejtP59XDsMwSRFqL5kX4lBxno2388UxakJtY56iv6-rss14ACAi78N1LvRgyZCM5ZAnVaKD-5OhqDgq0q/s1600-h/DSCN6573.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439996120007306354" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1ZrhXhiJD2obU7v4-qciqnWrEpQvW8-zVczYZThgTf_lKI_KsSsBJMfIMOQejtP59XDsMwSRFqL5kX4lBxno2388UxakJtY56iv6-rss14ACAi78N1LvRgyZCM5ZAnVaKD-5OhqDgq0q/s320/DSCN6573.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBeMx1GEOTpUyIb9z6JVw46iphDKFR2nM-XPXwFWjqBK075oIz6WqtwOwfL0j-xbdpjXXykFDKqY8PJGVbjA-OIybCyOgTpWjZlmucVSVlBx0dcgrJONaCPG7QhLdL31_UjPmwafwxq0FX/s1600-h/DSCN6574.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439996627661868962" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBeMx1GEOTpUyIb9z6JVw46iphDKFR2nM-XPXwFWjqBK075oIz6WqtwOwfL0j-xbdpjXXykFDKqY8PJGVbjA-OIybCyOgTpWjZlmucVSVlBx0dcgrJONaCPG7QhLdL31_UjPmwafwxq0FX/s320/DSCN6574.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-61395816647715320332010-02-11T11:09:00.000-08:002010-02-25T09:12:11.546-08:00Dyeing Silk with Nathalia<span style="color:#ff6600;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">VERMILLION</span>!</span><span style="color:#cc0000;"> CRIMSON!</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPbzxhYG7JlQvPjbxAXHkmoGIdUwISLC6OKHVbLOq77gXIuSloSG6rGowThgPJCKLOBUCBk8rorRgqRmEnSBkyCUIUv5_pMIhkLHWuw_-f-ejUsSEGhNGm4711NHXoLJgnxSOFo8MW-7M/s1600-h/DSCN6601.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437070136236865346" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPbzxhYG7JlQvPjbxAXHkmoGIdUwISLC6OKHVbLOq77gXIuSloSG6rGowThgPJCKLOBUCBk8rorRgqRmEnSBkyCUIUv5_pMIhkLHWuw_-f-ejUsSEGhNGm4711NHXoLJgnxSOFo8MW-7M/s320/DSCN6601.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">O <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">frabjous</span> day! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Callooh</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Callay</span>!</span></p><p></p><span style="color:#009900;">February started with a bang of <span style="color:#ff6600;">C</span><span style="color:#3333ff;">O</span><span style="color:#990000;">L</span><span style="color:#339999;">O</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">U</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">R</span>! I joined the Ontario <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Handweavers</span> and Spinners and took a work shop on dyeing SILK! Organized by the Nottawasaga Handweavers and Spinners this took place at the Gibson Centre in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Alliston</span> on the morning of Feb 6Th. What a fun day! I have spend a lot of time in my life playing with pigments but I had never yet mixed them with SHAVING CREAM! Now I have done that too!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">This three hour long workshop was a very quick introduction to a liberating technique that yields random results. There is no tinkering with details when the pigment is added to a bag of shaving cream and slapped on a table with a spatula.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">As you can see I opted for </span><span style="color:#ff6600;">VERMILION </span><span style="color:#009900;">( my true love) and</span><span style="color:#cc0000;"> CRIMSON </span><span style="color:#009900;">( to turn it up a notch).</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Later on I tossed in some </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">FUCHSIA </span><span style="color:#009900;">(for feverish high lights) </span><span style="color:#009900;">and to anchor this medley I decided it needed a concoction... somewhat ...</span><span style="color:#663366;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">EGGPLANTISH</span>,</span><span style="color:#009900;"> (OK; </span><span style="color:#663366;">aubergine </span><span style="color:#009900;">if it makes you happy). As a result I brought home three outstandingly flaming beauties; three silk scarfs so brilliantly luminous they most certainly glow in the dark! Variations of a theme.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Silk seems to be a very grateful recipient of dye, -it's thirsty and displays the colour with shameless self-confidence.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">I am sure that this experience will lead me to look for other applications for pigmented shaving cream.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">But...WHAT IS IN THESE DYES? I am baffled. They are potent and posses a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">tremendous</span> staining power.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">How can the fabric dye industry get away with this? The description on the label only states a common name of the colour ; orange, red, sky blue....? There no list of chemicals, no ratings for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">light fasteness or toxicity</span>, no health warnings....? The fine art industry seems to have a lot <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">stricter</span> guidelines.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">What to do if you accidentally happen to drink or inhale some orange dye? Just wait and see if your face turns orange? Listen up, dye dudes: I want to know what makes your orange orange!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">And I SHALL find out! My investication continues.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">If any of you, my readers, have some solid info on this matter, please pass it on!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">G & S Dyes in Toronto seems to offer a wide variety of fabric dyes and related supplies.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">You can access their catalogue by visiting <a href="http://www.gsdye.com/">http://www.gsdye.com/</a>.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">OHS, Ontario <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Handweavers</span> & Spinners has an informative site @ <a href="http://www.ohs.on.ca/">http://www.ohs.on.ca/</a></span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">and they seem to be organizing plenty of fun happenings. The website for Nottawasaga Handweavers and Spinners is <a href="http://www.nottguild.ca/">http://www.nottguild.ca/</a>. Last year I took another fantastic workshop they organized at the Gibson Centre: NUNO FELTING ,- also a highly rewarding experience.</span> <span style="color:#009900;">That day is a story of it's own and will be featured on a future blog.</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">If you are a doer and a maker...or want to BECOME one, check it out!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Add some more PLAY to your life!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">And </span><span style="color:#6633ff;">C</span><span style="color:#cc0000;">O</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">L</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">O</span><span style="color:#999900;">U</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">R</span><span style="color:#33cc00;"> </span><span style="color:#009900;">!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"></span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Thanks to Nathalia, OHS and the girls,</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">I enjoyed the fun and the company,</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">sure hope there will be more to come!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcTQQqpEWyzYiKMp-OEoZ8ImziSX5m_bJDlStf_DOBSb24YMEdsVFUB0asdXxwHGzT7CTsVWur-Cq5um1Uc_nbAxJaBHSjtSCpkpOmMiRex-s0SokfucaQ6apOrik0IG6pCJPf6xi1QyL/s1600-h/DSCN6582.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437069642475274834" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcTQQqpEWyzYiKMp-OEoZ8ImziSX5m_bJDlStf_DOBSb24YMEdsVFUB0asdXxwHGzT7CTsVWur-Cq5um1Uc_nbAxJaBHSjtSCpkpOmMiRex-s0SokfucaQ6apOrik0IG6pCJPf6xi1QyL/s320/DSCN6582.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">Callooh!</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">Callay!</span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">Out OF MY WAY,</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">It's ORANGE , I SAY!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">Yours,</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">as always,</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">Outi, (The Frame Dame)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixRwGaT6otfUtBkAospjSmIvhl6J1G_b9b_hIemjDe2LOrnh_CNptS9EM8I538x6RWsM9HRxtjfB1DjfmQnCnXVJESulazW1vsPhXYil9T_QRwyAIqaOxxXcIWxp4fr-ak9vAMkuE0ZTmk/s1600-h/DSCN6583.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437069162814731410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixRwGaT6otfUtBkAospjSmIvhl6J1G_b9b_hIemjDe2LOrnh_CNptS9EM8I538x6RWsM9HRxtjfB1DjfmQnCnXVJESulazW1vsPhXYil9T_QRwyAIqaOxxXcIWxp4fr-ak9vAMkuE0ZTmk/s320/DSCN6583.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvcnBHd0zP4F2N5MYNavuILJctvwUq6Wj6q6S2hJ8COCyS0gGv6txrBABZyMIRfzNlakDhyNCYFegkfKAxQKTsoemCRdtkb55SU2Ted949CT9GFk7A2UGxKKNMXWoSxcS3L-5Ms3AH0EB/s1600-h/DSCN6585.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437068437386442882" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvcnBHd0zP4F2N5MYNavuILJctvwUq6Wj6q6S2hJ8COCyS0gGv6txrBABZyMIRfzNlakDhyNCYFegkfKAxQKTsoemCRdtkb55SU2Ted949CT9GFk7A2UGxKKNMXWoSxcS3L-5Ms3AH0EB/s320/DSCN6585.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkG6bOdez0wQ8b79Nzr7-COOGURDtzdJ6Bx5iKfc8C9khq6_a1206dPeyt9ExT8ZZUPAq6Vys0WXF6qxgdOq_TWL0NZLaJUeVCc5EU4BuIolquWN3ScLY1DPSu7gzeG5NOCJtAwNaKtol/s1600-h/DSCN6588.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437065707739971746" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkG6bOdez0wQ8b79Nzr7-COOGURDtzdJ6Bx5iKfc8C9khq6_a1206dPeyt9ExT8ZZUPAq6Vys0WXF6qxgdOq_TWL0NZLaJUeVCc5EU4BuIolquWN3ScLY1DPSu7gzeG5NOCJtAwNaKtol/s320/DSCN6588.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-3385728591890427522010-02-10T08:59:00.000-08:002010-02-10T14:39:44.067-08:00To talk about FRAMING...ACWC Feb 9Th.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wh-aYuu2HXIMXVLu8aCOf3b7qVygBacC8od8Hgozef9XApKteMYZXNEUvIQRwFkQhXTAlQ0eqk6FT-S00Ft3r36IGXExJZ20Mv1cpBnodwShP8wMq7t83EPWHUJxXcz1GqioA1FWnIZ6/s1600-h/DSCN6594.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436663793805220082" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wh-aYuu2HXIMXVLu8aCOf3b7qVygBacC8od8Hgozef9XApKteMYZXNEUvIQRwFkQhXTAlQ0eqk6FT-S00Ft3r36IGXExJZ20Mv1cpBnodwShP8wMq7t83EPWHUJxXcz1GqioA1FWnIZ6/s400/DSCN6594.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I was recently asked to be a guest speaker at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Alliston</span> Christian Women's Club meeting. This is a denominational Christian women's club that is affiliated with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Stonecroft</span> Ministries. In their monthly meetings they have two quest speakers, one that provides information on a special topic (like picture framing, health issues, investment counselling..) and one that brings a spiritual message</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqyf8141wetxCTbgxUEU2gsxUMX8F1nHWIDxhV8Z84GSE0iHs6Zrxgsb54q985MMN0niR2GTljgSto33TMXK701C868JbnLANYu3j7-SSBmRhItwFAjDRjcktMhxDW4QENKP82wdM3ffO/s1600-h/DSCN6593.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436660832417449954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqyf8141wetxCTbgxUEU2gsxUMX8F1nHWIDxhV8Z84GSE0iHs6Zrxgsb54q985MMN0niR2GTljgSto33TMXK701C868JbnLANYu3j7-SSBmRhItwFAjDRjcktMhxDW4QENKP82wdM3ffO/s320/DSCN6593.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#990000;">. <span style="font-size:130%;">I was the special topic guest for the February meeting.</span></span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Public speaking has never come to me naturally and I was so nervous that I barely slept the night before, believe me; laying in bed, wide awake, staring at the alarm clock at quarter to 4... I was sure that the morning was never going to come!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">And all my worries were for nothing!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">At the Knox Hall on King Street I met a group of very friendly, welcoming women who were WAITING TO HEAR what I had to tell them. There were familiar faces and some good, old customers. After a cup of coffee and a fortifying muffin (thanks to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rosalba</span>) I didn't feel nearly as scared anymore.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I was up on the stage! I was talking to a microphone! Thirty minutes flew by!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Ha, -I don't remember much of it but I feel that it went well. I GIVE ALL THE CREDIT TO MY AUDIENCE that was kind and keen and genuinely interested.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">The ladies surrounded me with questions and I got to talk a lot longer. Once I warmed up I could have talked all day! There was some real compassion and fellowship in the room.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">The other speaker for the day was Mrs. Fran Ford , a real estate agent from Barrie.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">In a very generous, warm manner she shared her whole life with us ( her real life story, no real estate talk) and I could not but admire how comfortably she was handling such a personal subject. And what an interesting life she had had!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Her speech was a good example of what this group is about: women sharing and supporting one other. A refreshing social outlet. A resourceful group of ladies that make things happen.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I think this would be a good group to join if you were new in town and looking to make some friends. These ladies get together once a month on a weekday morning so it is not a huge time commitment either. They even provide day care during the meeting which makes it possible for young mothers to participate.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">If you are interested in joining the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Alliston</span> Group you can call Carolyn @ 435-1785 or Janie 434-4752. Thank you Angelica for inviting me, I really enjoyed my morning, and thank you ALL for the beautiful vase I received as a gift, -I am humbled.</span> </p><p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Thanks also to my good friend Ruth Lowe who came along to hold my hand and took the pictures posted on this blog.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">PUBLIC SPEAKING?</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I think I would do it again.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I know a lot about my work and I am glad to share it. So, -if you have a group that might be interested and would benefit from some "FRAME TALK", please give me a call. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I'D BE GLAD TO DO IT!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">ABSOLUTELY FREE.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Now, I got to get back to my regular FRAME OF MIND,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">yours <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sincerely</span>,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Outi</span>, The Frame Dame</span><br /><br /></p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-67111626552316674102010-02-04T10:53:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:34:34.030-08:00Dogs that Robert knows<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnI_blyJTnpPmoarNEWiXoQwrMUwu2Fd5XjuWO1C42SZpcQNsyvm6OlFEyxQlyStlL0cGbVGVmDaPEkIRPIh4ezaAUX23Wt9FJHy9lVdoAWAhJtpPfLjxNpMKm8eiDQSmZ6M0_t6xfczH/s1600-h/DSCN6485.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434463998942964978" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnI_blyJTnpPmoarNEWiXoQwrMUwu2Fd5XjuWO1C42SZpcQNsyvm6OlFEyxQlyStlL0cGbVGVmDaPEkIRPIh4ezaAUX23Wt9FJHy9lVdoAWAhJtpPfLjxNpMKm8eiDQSmZ6M0_t6xfczH/s400/DSCN6485.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Here is a quick introduction to Robert McClintock.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">We picked up a collection of these whimsical doggie portraits and enjoy them immensely.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">My customers think that they are a HOOT!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Check this out: THEY ARE PHOTOSHOP! Ok, -so what?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">What he does, he does it well.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">The pieces have a nice, painterly quality and fresh perspective.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Printed on canvas and stretched on a stretcher they are light, easy to hang and inexpensive. No frame, no glass, no reflection.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">They work really well as a grouping.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">My kitchen is currently in reno...I am going to paint it LIME GREEN and put up a set of these babes. How's that?</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">I am so blessed, -this week I can have these, next week I might have something else.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">My Canadian distributer has only brought in a limited selection but you can view the whole line on <a href="http://www.robertmcclintock.com/">http://www.robertmcclintock.com/</a> , go to DOGS I KNOW.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Ha! I just ordered another patch, -let's decorate!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">In an excellent FRAME OF MIND,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">I wish you a great weekend,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Outi, The Frame Dame</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-26284588534235145592010-02-03T13:14:00.000-08:002010-03-15T13:04:36.852-07:00Natura Morta: La Melagrana Aperta<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FLSEeD8yS5ZAmMMQoo4xY6AuhatyNB5M3YA-e6fsUhUSVbaMv5U7ioDjwDBfdM-VAwWXR5uupXBuyaQzrn6tLSi3Gr3S8lFXrJwZkBCa0eHWnEZlRk9k56F5HuZM9EQhQEO_GapeUMgE/s1600-h/DSCN6557.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434129043725655826" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FLSEeD8yS5ZAmMMQoo4xY6AuhatyNB5M3YA-e6fsUhUSVbaMv5U7ioDjwDBfdM-VAwWXR5uupXBuyaQzrn6tLSi3Gr3S8lFXrJwZkBCa0eHWnEZlRk9k56F5HuZM9EQhQEO_GapeUMgE/s400/DSCN6557.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">STILL LIFE: A POMEGRANATE by Daniela Baldini</span> </div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span><p><br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">This is a gem. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVLWMWjoU3tA2HtuJh7nAmpUJgkduHVZIN5LD29sIFszFprKEGw0YQRaQuZG_AbNj4omtQI2tp8ybD9dQYsyPQ0HD7UEMkf5NrtsNdy9NGC_zM4JH_nbS3C8t0oxO-t8ElMtssGmZUaAG/s1600-h/DSCN1404.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434130786429731538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVLWMWjoU3tA2HtuJh7nAmpUJgkduHVZIN5LD29sIFszFprKEGw0YQRaQuZG_AbNj4omtQI2tp8ybD9dQYsyPQ0HD7UEMkf5NrtsNdy9NGC_zM4JH_nbS3C8t0oxO-t8ElMtssGmZUaAG/s200/DSCN1404.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">A little still life painted in an old school Flemish </span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">technique on an antique linen.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">CHIAROSCURO is the Italian term that refers to a painting that features the topic flooded in light in front of a dark background. It really hands out the item and puts it on the palm of your hand.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Last March I had a chance to spent a couple of days in Florence. Finally I could meet THE GIANTS eye to eye and spend fleeting moments in silence in front of THE MASTERS. Michelangelo, Raffaello, Botticelli. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">I haven't been the same since. This is a good thing, my friends.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Late one evening, while strolling back to our hotel (after a very satisfying , generous bowl of <em>Ribollita) </em>we came upon a small art studio on Via San Gallo. It was almost 11pm. The light was still on. The door was still open. Daniela Baldini was still at work. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">The following day was to be "a big day" at the market, Daniela was busy trying to get some more pieces ready for "the tourists". Stacks and stacks of quick little watercolours of the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. The stuff that paid the rent.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Her English wasn't good, our Italian even worse, but we managed to build a conversation. Daniela was very pleased to introduce us to her true calling: traditional still life painted using gouache, egg tempera and thin glazes of oil paint. Delicate studies of fruit, flowers, nuts and vessels. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">That night this little POMEGRANATE became mine.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">My very own piece of Florence.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">You can visit her @ <a href="http://www.pitturantica.it/">http://www.pitturantica.it/</a> to see more.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">The frame that I chose to house my treasure is a reproduction of a 16Th-17Th century Italian frame. It features a hand painted <em>sgraffito style leaf and bud design. </em>The word sgraffito comes from the Italian </span><span style="color:#cc0000;">verb sgraffiare = to scratch . This means that in an original Italian frame of the 16Th century </span><span style="color:#cc0000;">the pattern was scribed through the finish surface, generally painted, to reveal the gilding or gesso underneath.</span> <span style="color:#cc0000;">We are talking about old world craftsmanship here.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Since I have no means of getting a hold of a five hundred year old Italian frame, this one will do.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">It works for me.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">What do you think?</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">More memories from Italy will follow shortly,</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">I will now leave you in a FINE SGRAFFITO FRAME of mind,</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">remember to be kind to your art,</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">always,</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Outi, The Frame Dame</span> </div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-70552497788898971952010-02-02T10:37:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:32:17.140-08:00Trophy Rosettes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJvSG6Pb9uQriBVfDyfXNbJCKJpgZSbsglgEiHMPMtYSB2Q8ZZ9TPXtGsY3Ykw1Z5EbUvXbk0WjN0COnGr5Z9bP1qAfbelkiw2esmPocY5Cl1v4pb95ugz2YC-dFeMktNDkW4pesCRh61/s1600-h/DSCN6539.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433733048116127282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJvSG6Pb9uQriBVfDyfXNbJCKJpgZSbsglgEiHMPMtYSB2Q8ZZ9TPXtGsY3Ykw1Z5EbUvXbk0WjN0COnGr5Z9bP1qAfbelkiw2esmPocY5Cl1v4pb95ugz2YC-dFeMktNDkW4pesCRh61/s400/DSCN6539.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnRJsyvlcyMd6YJTo6w206X5mAnXsm9OYc8ZTaU1kQX8_mUzyAjCG_J0FbnAMaJ1aCYLfeUkHexdcx-xEG50l9PICHgPOgvqw3M7OZhcJRIIRVZjcnlDn7TzCq9AVotSaV0zMCkEh_BjP/s1600-h/DSCN6503.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433718913108612226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnRJsyvlcyMd6YJTo6w206X5mAnXsm9OYc8ZTaU1kQX8_mUzyAjCG_J0FbnAMaJ1aCYLfeUkHexdcx-xEG50l9PICHgPOgvqw3M7OZhcJRIIRVZjcnlDn7TzCq9AVotSaV0zMCkEh_BjP/s400/DSCN6503.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">AN ATHLETE IN YOUR FAMILY?</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Trophy ribbons and rosettes are worth displaying with pride!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">A framed rosette is great gift idea for the athlete in your family, a form of support and an encouragement for future accomplishments.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">It can also serve as a customer confidence tool:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">if you are in the field of training or breeding dogs, horses or livestock, a framed rosette will show your customers that you are brilliant at what you do.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">These are some simple examples of shadow boxed trophy rosettes. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">A SHADOW BOX is basically a deep picture frame that is designed to hold and display an item. You can frame jewellery, clothing, seashells, cutlery, coins, stones....you name , we frame it! I have framed baby teeth and christening gowns...the most exotic (or the scariest ) piece that I've mounted into a frame was a piece of a missile for the Armed Forces. We all have our stories to tell.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">If you are hanging on to a special item that is memory of a happy event in you live, why not have it put in a frame so that you can enjoy it every day?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">PROFESSIONAL PICTURE FRAMING MATERIALS are designed to protect art and objects from environmental hazards, dirt and light that could fade and discolour.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Conservation quality picture glass is only available through a professional picture framer and I cannot emphasize enough the importance of using nothing but that . The intention is to protect the piece from light. ANY LIGHT. And your items WILL be exposed to light when they are hanging on the wall, even if the room has no windows at all.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">It is important that the right kind of adhesives are used, -using the wrong kind of clue or stapling can do a lot of irreversible damage, so it is the best to trust your treasures to a professional.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">However,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">I am more than happy to give free advice should you want to frame your pieces yourself, and I am always ready to cut mats and glass for creative people who take pride in their own creations. Framing a bunch of keepsakes from a family holiday could make a nice weekend family project, a gift that just keeps giving!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"><strong>Now, let's see what we have stored in that shoebox behind the photo albums...maybe it will make a nice, one of a kind art item for the family room?</strong></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Wishing you creative day dreams,</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">your picture framer,</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Outi, The Frame Dame</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-13949429216478054282010-01-30T12:13:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:32:58.288-08:00ISABELLA 1860? 1767?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqznnAITSwP4oWrcwWmJ4cb5t0p-zTAKzp6350UqPIcG_pHJqfGNan28PEkPTLP9DbHF_DTAuapLLjmRCalaRttO5S1GixtQvRTyPkQb81PVIdUY6BagPiAlD3JNYP-eIxN8xxkt7VVkIO/s1600-h/DSCN6443.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432629320968045682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqznnAITSwP4oWrcwWmJ4cb5t0p-zTAKzp6350UqPIcG_pHJqfGNan28PEkPTLP9DbHF_DTAuapLLjmRCalaRttO5S1GixtQvRTyPkQb81PVIdUY6BagPiAlD3JNYP-eIxN8xxkt7VVkIO/s400/DSCN6443.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Fancy finding this is your barn!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">This happened to a customer of mine.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">A dust covered, mildew infested oil painting</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">wrapped in spiderwebs......crying for help.</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">All we know that it was painted by his great, great aunt in c.1860 who probably copied it from another painting dated on the verso 1787. The painter would have not personally met the model and at that time there would have not been any <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">photographic</span> reference. This leads us to think at the artist either used another painting/drawing as a reference, or used her imagination as a source. Not knowing who the model is, we are calling her "ISABELLA" , which happens to be the name of the frame we ended up choosing</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">to enhance her beauty.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">It took me a couple of weeks to clean off the surface grime and mildew. All the dirt, dust, soot and dead insects were removed from the back of the canvas and the little pockets under the stretcher frame. We decided to keep the original stretcher since it was in a fair condition and featured hand-made nails. The canvas itself turned out to be in the better condition that I originally expected, </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">beautifully aged, tight weaved European (?) linen. The paint film responded well to light emulsion cleaner and after two layers of new varnish ISABELLA was truly beaming! The painting has a couple of small puncture holes and some surface scrapes but we elected not to restore those at this time.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">For now they will remain as souvenirs of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ISABELLA's</span> journeys.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">We are still gathering more information on the artist and the model, trying to establish what the value of this piece would be.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Cleaning an oil painting is a job for a professional. You can gently brush off dry dirt, -try using soft, fresh white bread. Applying water or soap could ruin your painting: it softens the paint film, causes layers to separate and activates the grown of mildew. </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">So: don't do it! Leave it to a professional.</span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">For the frame we chose a traditional <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cassetta</span> panel frame which would have been highly in fashion in the 17Th century. And still is today. The word "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cassetta</span>" means "a little box" and refers to the moulding profile that features a flat section flanked by a raised back edge and sight edge. It think it beautifully brings out her complexion and the golden highlights in her hair while the antique black panel balances the solid, dark form of her outfit. And matches the somber atmosphere of the sitting. What do you think?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">So, this was my meeting with "Isabella". </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">It was very nice to meet her. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">And I am happy to know that she does not have to live in a barn anymore.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">In a splendid FRAME of mind, wishing you all a great weekend,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Outi</span>, The Frame Dame</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-10886488697204632842010-01-28T12:49:00.000-08:002010-01-28T15:10:19.288-08:00Heidi MacKenzie , THE TOOL GIRL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlM3NKGIR9v5UG3HW2RLRjsiZ9f5TY_6k_PXYdX9YvBbq47yeyVqqpkkh6-WBf_zE3JT8aW5whFzLMpYuvroNupnBjKtiCRyKRd0NgLDXgODV5_YTPmArV-vUy0wRUQ6Nfz-JToTOLeeNL/s1600-h/DSCN6526.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431896389958488818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlM3NKGIR9v5UG3HW2RLRjsiZ9f5TY_6k_PXYdX9YvBbq47yeyVqqpkkh6-WBf_zE3JT8aW5whFzLMpYuvroNupnBjKtiCRyKRd0NgLDXgODV5_YTPmArV-vUy0wRUQ6Nfz-JToTOLeeNL/s320/DSCN6526.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Let me introduce you to my TOOL GIRL, Heidi MacKenzie! </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">She has been part of our team since 1999, working as a designer and a picture framer.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Heidi has a solid background in drawing , having earned a certificate in Graphic Design from George Brown College in Toronto.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">In 2006 she became a CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER, (CPF) a title which is only granted to those that pass the exams</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">set by THE PROFESSIONAL PICTURE FRAMERS ASSOCIATION. There are only about 150 of us in Canada, at PAPERMOON we have two of them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">I keep telling everyone that Heidi is one of my most precious tools, she is a perfectionist and has a keen eye for detail. Give her a problem to solve and she will give you the solution. You can absolutely trust the measurements she gives you,- they are always right to the last 1/32". She never misses a thing.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">I am SO proud of her.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">We are so lucky to have her.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Multi talented and maker of many things Heidi also has her own line of PET PORTRAITURE. Check out her website at <a href="http://www.heidispetportaits.com/">http://www.heidispetportaits.com/</a> for examples and further details.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">In this picture she is posing with one of her drawings of her own dogs.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"> This is a huge graphite drawing on paper, framed in a contemporary black wood frame with a double white mat. All materials used are archival. Although graphite as a pigment is not likely to fade we make sure that the paper is protected from light: this is done by using </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">TRUE VUE CONSERVATION CLEAR GLASS. This way we can make sure that the artwork , -the paper itself and the matting around it, are protected from discoloring. And it will certainly last for the generation to come .</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">This type of frame is always a good choice for drawings , original graphics and photographs. It is neutral and lets the artwork itself do all the talking. It would be easily accepted to any juried art event....and if needed in the future it could still be used in a retrospective show . When it's done right in the first place it will still be up to all professional standards. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">If you are planning to have a show of your own art work and need a quantity of pieces framed inexpensively but professionally come and see us. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">We give great discounts on volume orders. When all the pieces are framed uniformly the event immediately has a higher profile and YOUR actual work will be the focus<em>. </em>YOU WILL LOOK AND FEEL PROFESSIONAL. And better yet...you can also feel good about selling your work when you know that your customer will receive a top of line product that will be cherished for ever...and if you ever need to borrow it back for a display you will know that it will be in good shape since it was treated right in the first place.</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">It just does not get any better than that!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Now you have met us all, it's is time to start talking about ART, seriously.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">In a great FRAME of mind I will sign off now,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">you all take care,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Outi, The Frame Dame</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"></span></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-80076547245239324902010-01-27T13:49:00.000-08:002010-01-28T11:58:55.438-08:00Kevin Lloyd, the MASTER FRAME MAKER<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5y0Id1Bjf8s1NcTib5iGRgXH7MoDeYcYAyqFySEPo4DfCMm9Fl7uMI34ixeF5wiEn2Nhj9BFmZDVyyKgLmXbSsm97nhUIFhXdTDR0JyAdzSRNJSHLhTkAC8a9h23qQeKrGQdvC4BE9Yyo/s1600-h/DSCN6481.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431540850780116418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5y0Id1Bjf8s1NcTib5iGRgXH7MoDeYcYAyqFySEPo4DfCMm9Fl7uMI34ixeF5wiEn2Nhj9BFmZDVyyKgLmXbSsm97nhUIFhXdTDR0JyAdzSRNJSHLhTkAC8a9h23qQeKrGQdvC4BE9Yyo/s320/DSCN6481.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">This is Kevin Lloyd,</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">a natural born woodworker who started his life-long love affair with tools about the same time he learned to walk.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">The legend tells us that as a hardworking <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">toddler</span> he spent </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">a day at the family cottage hammering nails into a stump...until it was completely covered. This is true; the stump is still there.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Since those days he has built furniture, decks, docks, sheds and fences. And THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF PICTURE FRAMES! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">This man knows his material: In 1987 he graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Not only WOOD but TREES AND FORESTS are always close to his heart.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">As an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">environmentalist</span> he is always <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">concerned</span> and interested in the health and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sustainability</span> of all forests, global and Canadian. Cutting down rainforests in South America, shipping the lumber to China where it is turned into cheapy picture frames to be sold in the box-stores in North America...is clearly.. not an option.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">As a PICTURE FRAMER he pays </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">respect to his favorite material and good, old fashioned woodworking skills, always </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">being selective and uncompromising when quality is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">concerned</span>. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">We would like to encourage you to resist planned obsolesce.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Say NO to it.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">A plastic frame on a large mirror is designed to end up in a landfil with 6 months of purchase. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">We call that "hit and run- picture framing".</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Respect yourself, respect your enviroment, refuse to buy merchandize that is robbing everyone. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">To learn more please watch <a href="http://www.storyofstuff.com/">http://www.storyofstuff.com/</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">A GOOD PICTURE FRAME IS BUILT TO LAST FOREVER.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">THAT IS THE FRAME YOU WILL GET FROM KEVIN!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Come and see him on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays, he is always willing and eager to talk "frame" with anyone with genuine interest!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">With my best regards,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Outi, The Frame Dame</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"></span>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262455027679046731.post-27406351482928128032010-01-14T14:38:00.000-08:002010-01-19T13:17:26.997-08:00WELCOME TO PAPERMOON!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMHVCBuG0RIyockxWjCKjGiwMQ7ZR5qwFi7yF_6hZdaOkIENdzO8OzF9kZPr_OznP87sgJZlnr9kx-qyvoxNfm8P3dZlpeKhkU7tPTqh0BHr24AVGz-0K0VbK3Yvk1nOWHAEtgX9PmKsm/s1600-h/DSCN6457.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428562110263603362" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMHVCBuG0RIyockxWjCKjGiwMQ7ZR5qwFi7yF_6hZdaOkIENdzO8OzF9kZPr_OznP87sgJZlnr9kx-qyvoxNfm8P3dZlpeKhkU7tPTqh0BHr24AVGz-0K0VbK3Yvk1nOWHAEtgX9PmKsm/s320/DSCN6457.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">This is our little store and workshop downtown on Victoria St W. in Alliston, Ontario. We offer expert custom picture framing done on premises, in other words:</span><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">THIS IS WHERE PICTURE FRAMES ARE BORN!</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">We get to handle plenty of beautiful things..but as the nature of this business is; what happens at PAPERMOON does NOT stay at PAPERMOON, - our best creations leave us and go to live in other happy homes. </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">This is why I am starting this blog, to let you into my shop so I can show you</span> <span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">what we have been up to.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I am going to talk about art.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">I am going to show you what a frame can do.</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">My intention is to share my enthusiasm, my love and my knowledge, so that you too</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">can feel inspired. I love my work and I truly believe that sending beauty to this world will make it a better place. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">My store is open Monday-Friday 10-6pm and Saturday 10-5. The beauty of this blog is that it keeps my store open 24/7. You are so WELCOME ANYTIME!</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">Please come in, let's start!</span></div><br /><br /><div></div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">Outi, the Frame Dame</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Outi, the Frame Damehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214036521737527628noreply@blogger.com2