Wednesday, July 30, 2008

A Delightful Weekend of Art!

This is my interpretation of Jenelle's theme: "Innocence - 40 and counting"
The weather was crisp and clear in Biloela over last weekend, however there was also much warmth being generated by an enthusiastic group of artists working with tea bag art and gelatine printing! Nanette and I very much enjoyed being a part of the warmth, learning and enthusiasm. We are looking forward to seeing some of the gelatine printing in round three of the postcard collab. and maybe some teabag art as well?!


Today I received another completed round one postcard from Tracey, it's gorgeous...thank you Tracey...the two little rabbits and the story are beautiful....I also love the muted colours and your 'tag' on the address side!


I have also received a few new round two postcards; one from Tracey - "Longing...Longing...Longing", one from Kristin - "Music", one from Lindesay - "Surprise?!", from Kym - "Dragonflies" and also from Rochelle - "Control or Lack of...?" and my own which is "Nightmares".


How are other collaborators going? I hope everyone will be able to complete their round one postcards and have them sent back to their respective originating artists in the next couple of weeks. I know some artists have been swamped over the last month or so...but hopefully everyone is now able to put the time they want into working on and completing round one of the postcards. Help!!! August is almost upon us, the 31st of August is the date for the completion and posting back round two postcards.....please talk to your group facilitator, (that's a big title for Olley, Donna and myself!!), if you are experiencing difficulties with getting postcards out within the timelines or if you have any questions or concerns about the collaboration.


I had the pleasure of seeing some completed postcards from Olley's group on the weekend, I am amazed with the imagination that artists are showing and the wide variety of techniques being used are very interesting to see.... I'm itching to get into the studio and do some work on the round two postcards that I have......

Take care and enjoy making art!

Peta
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  1. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 9:05 AM

    Hi Peta, I love your fairy - so pretty - makes me long for the lost part of Hayley's childhood now that she is a teenager. I see you have got the sewing machine out - it adds a little texture to anything. Happy Creating, Olley.

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Changes to "The Postcard Collaborations" :)

Hello to all collaborators,
Firstly apologies for this email However, better a little late than never!
I have heard from just about all of you over the past few weeks/months, Thankyou for your emails and phone calls and in some cases face to face conversations! Your feedback about the postcard collab has been thoughtful and in a positive vein.... I now have a fair idea about which group you each want to be involved in....below is what I understand you are each wanting, please check the lists, if you are listed as doing what you want, that's great..no need to contact me, however if you are not where you want to be please let me know, asap.
List A - Artists who want to continue with the postcards
  1. Olley Bath - who will continue to coordinate
  2. Gwen Evetts - who is a friend of Olleys and a new member
  3. Jude Roberts - originally from Olleys group
  4. Rochelle Jekot - originally from My group
  5. Jenelle Wood - Originally from my group
  6. Kym Simms - Originally from my group
Group B - Altered Book
  1. Peta Lloyd - to be coordinator of this group
  2. Donna Malone - originally coordinator of a postcard group
  3. Shelly Neave - originally from Donna's group
  4. Tamara Allen - " " " "
  5. JacQ Ware - " " " "
  6. Nanette Balchin - Originally from Olleys group
  7. Kristin Mountjoy - Originally from my group
  8. Lindesay Dresdon - " " " "
  9. Tracey Hewitt - " " " "
Group C - Those who were undecided - Please let me know which group you would like to be in!
  1. Susan Joyce - originally Donna's group
  2. Terri Shackley - " " "
Group D - Those who have decided to take a break from collaborating at the moment
  1. Pam Shipman - originally Donna's group
  2. Natalie Johnson - " Olley's Group
  3. Mel Gower - " " "
  4. Amanda Lowjen - " " "
Phew!!! I think that's it!!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your participation, creative idea's and wonderful art works. For those of you who are having a break, or continuing with the postcards, please stay in touch, I have certainly enjoyed you all being a part of this collaboration. I hope at some point that we may all be able to come together to share our books and postcards with each other!
For those continuing with the postcards, I believe that Olley has already communicated with you about how you will be continuing with this great project.
For everyone, please if you can, complete the postcards you have in your possession, if this is not possible then simply return to the originating artist as is.
For those who have chosen to change to the Altered Book Collaboration I will send out a group email within the next week to outline the details.
Kym, I would like to thankyou for your wonderful efforts of setting up the blog and continuing to maintain it, it has been a valuable opportunity to share thoughts and art with others and to be able to connect with other collaborators across the country and the oceans - THANKS!!!
To Donna and Olley, a big thankyou to you both for so capably and gently encouraging your respective group members participation - THANKS!!!
Once again......THANKS!!! to all of YOU for your enthusiasm, participation and collaboration!!!
Cheers,
Peta