Thursday, March 31, 2011

Tribute to Newfoundland


This bead is my newest, called 'far hoizons' It sort of reminds me of looking out from shore and seeing islands in the distance. Reactive glass gives a thrill, a different colour every time, from greens turquoises and blues -lots of fun for the maker. End of April, for BoB's third anniversary.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Kelly McNeil is back!



oh wow Kelly just gets better all the time. This little tiger is amazing, the colours, but my fave is the little kid on the shore line, looking for treasures. When you see the reflection of the water on skin, she finds colours that not everyone would notice. Now on the Feature wall, Jacek Wolski has some figurative work of another kind. Less ovious, but evocative, elegant. Oh and congratulations Neil Young on all those Junos!

Friday, March 18, 2011

Heart of Gold


I'm dreaming of a ....Yes folks we will soon have some beautiful pieces from Vancouver artist Jessie Turner. Hearts of gold, silver and winged hearts...by end of next week. Right now we have Elena Henderson in the Window on Broadway. I just love the fluidity of her Acrylics. Large bright pieces. She has a show opening this weekend at The Alton Mill as well. Beth Grant and I are gearing up for our tribute to Newfoundland to celebrate Beads on Broadway's 3rd anniversary. All the New beads are inspired by the rugged terrain, water, ice and rock. We are busy designing and playing now.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Spring Coming.....please


As you can see we are ready for it! in the Window on Broadway Susan Little has some bright vibrant watercolour flowers. Inside on the Feature Wall Lyn Westfall has brightened up the place with one of my favourite first spring flowers, the one pictured is "Magnolia in the Rain", 12x12 framed larger, $290...now now don't stampede, they'll be here till march 30th. We have also had delivery of some really fun cloth dolls by Betty Harris!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

New Artist


So much going on this time of year, new art-work flooding into the shop. I just love Anne Marie Chagnon's new collection. There is gold liberally sprinkled into it. I was just unwrapping some garden art. Funky flower stakes and recycled bugs. But the best news is a new artist in the fourth studio. Robin Pouw is a goldsmith, and will be forging, casting, fabricating jewellery. She works in silver or gold using semi-precious stones and those wonderful precious stones like diamonds and sapphires. She will be designing and working on commissions. btw, she's very good, she won all the awards at her college.

Highway Sign


OK I've never seen grown women jumping for joy like I just witnessed when I showed my artists this picture!! hooray it's been a long time coming, and we deserve it. The sign indicates that the shop is more than just a retail space but also a valuable tourism destination, an interpretive centre, where not only will you see wonderful art but you'll see people making it as well. OK I think I was jumping as high as anyone. Very exciting!