Volunteering
I have lived in a volunteer culture since I was born. Both of my parents volunteered when I was young – and encouraged me to participate in community life. Dad … Continue reading
Creativity and Organization
As my work load and business grow it is increasingly challenging to fit myself into my smallish space. Don’t get me wrong – I am not complaining! I love my … Continue reading
Production Work
Some days there’s just production work to be done. As a working craftsperson – not every day is spend designing and making barnd new things! The times when I have … Continue reading
The Year in Review
Well here we are in 2011. Already a whole decade of the new century has passed. It’s going so fast that I can barely keep up. When I look back … Continue reading
Workspace
Work space is very personal to individual artists. I have always gone for a simple and functional space – not really caring what it looks like, since when I am … Continue reading
Bowls
Well. As I mentioned in my last post, I was committed to making a bowl a week. Well it’s been a week and I’ve made four bowls! Hammering is really … Continue reading
Nuit Blanche 2009
Nuit Blanche Toronto is a free, annual, city-wide celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. For one sleepless night, from sunset … Continue reading
King Otter
Since my work is inspired by folklore and myth – a piece always starts with a story.In Irish folklore the otter is often characterized as a friendly and helpful creature, … Continue reading
Procrastination and the Creative Process
Well, I have distracted myself with grisaille enamel painting and SEO and this blog and starting a new business and production work and everything else I can think of – … Continue reading
Is Google Making us Stupid?
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200807/google (Thanks to my friend Naka Ishi for posting this on her Facebook page) Growing up in a world where Marshall McLuhan was a hero – I have always been … Continue reading
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