HollyDeanArtist: Often Medieval in Mood: July 2009

Monday, July 27, 2009

Fantasy in the Forest Part II 2009

As promised, more about this magical show. We have known Jamie Brick for years and consider him an amazing artist as well as a wonderful friend. He never seems to run out of ideas or energy to make his Fantasy in the Forest show even more spectacular and this year was no exception! About a week before the show, Jamie sent us an email telling us about a new space that was not done yet but that he thought would be perfect for both my work and Larry's. He told us he was building a ten by sixteen foot addition onto a building in the center of his property. The back wall would be the cordwood wall that lead to the deck facing the lake and the entry would be through the little fantasy building. He told us the front wall was up and had three gothic church windows four feet wide and ten feet high. It faced the garden and the driveway. It did not have the end wall yet, and would not have it before the show but when it was done it would have a matching gothic window facing the lake. The major draw back this year was that it would not have the roof done at all. The floor would be in and solid and the three windows but he was running out of time. We replied instantly to this email that YES, we wanted to display in that room!!! Who needs a roof or all the walls??? It was like he made this space for us.
The entry through the little fantasy building.
Three gothic church windows four feet wide and ten feet high.
We brought a tarpaulin and Jamie built a roof framework for it to hang on. We all spent a relatively sleepless night before the first day of the show as it poured with rain and we didn't know if the tarp would hold! But all was well in the morning - our art was not affected. Jamie also put up three booth wall panels for us to use where the end wall was missing and which gave us great display space.
This is one of Jamie's latest BEAUTIFUL sculptures. She greets you as you descend the driveway and the light will actually work!
This is another wonderful booth location with a decorative arch.
This is a view looking down the hill to the lake where there were several more tents.
Jamie Brick's Fantasy in the Forest show gets better with each passing year...14 so far! He had mentioned building a floating booth to put on the lake. Maybe next year? We are hoping for a roof and end wall on the gothic room instead ( :

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Fantasy in the Forest Part I 2009

This year's Fantasy in the Forest art show was fantastic! Larry and I had the most magical space to display in. In fact we wanted to move in...
Saturday was fairly well attended and Sunday it was non-stop people!
Here is a close up of my table display with objets d'art for sale.
We had the most awesome display room with three 10' gothic windows. And next year we will have a roof!
We managed to pack all of our art and personal stuff in the MINI with room to spare.
Two of the Gothic Portal series on display. They got a lot of interest.
More coming to show you just how magical this show really is...

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Gothic Portal Series

Here are some shots of my evolving Gothic Portal series. I am having a lot of fun with these!
A side view of "ROOK" showing the arch structure mounted on the canvas base.
The front view showing the centre "ROOK" image down inside the arch structure.
The "KNIGHT" image within the arch.
A front view of "KNIGHT".
A side view of "KNIGHT".
I am looking forward to working on more of these for the upcoming Women's Art Festival on Sunday, August 16 in Kingtston, Ontario. I am also developing this idea from a Cirque perspective.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Sneak preview

What is it you say? You will see soon...I must return to the studio to create!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

July 18 & 19 - Dont' miss it!

This is our favourite show to participate in each year. The location is breathtaking and the artists and craftspeople have fabulous offerings. It is one show you MUST make an effort to attend. It is a magical experience!!!

Inspired by the upcoming Fantasy in the Forest Show

I'm so excited to be in the studio today and tomorrow working on some extremely gothic pieces of art for the Fantasy in the Forest Show at Jamie Brick's this coming weekend (July 18 & 19) - Perth Road Village, Ontario, Canada. Who knows what will evolve as I create? That's the fun of the creative process.
I've taken a few shots around the studio to show what is inspiring me.
Jamie has built an addition on to one of his magical buildings. We went to see it last week and it is incredible. 10 foot high gothic windows are incorporated into the room and Larry and I are thrilled to be the chosen artists to exhibit there. Talk about a good fit!
Unsurprisingly, I am motivated to work with my gothic shaped niches in the new art I am creating for this magical show. Back to the studio to make it all happen now!

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