Wow.
So, the inaugural Yarra Valley Open Studios has been and gone. It was a long time in the making, and in the running was an unqualified, extraordinary success. We thought if we averaged 20 studio visits per day, we’d be doing well. We averaged 150 studio visits per day – most in the range of 80-100 per day, some up to 400 per day. In all, just over 10,000 studio visits. Holy crap.
Up at Thre…
Come to my studio! Its OPEN!
As part of Yarra Valley Open Studios 2009, my studio is open!
This weekend only, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you’re invited to come and see. Four of us are located at Three Stories in Healesville (505 Maroondah Highway). We’ll have a model in as part of a photoshoot and drawing session, plus loads of mixed media fun. There’s plenty of art on the walls, and if you’re feeling like you have a…
Some time on air
I spent a fabulous hour in the studio with Lindy Burns on 774 ABC Melbourne yesterday, in the company of my esteemed Open Studios colleagues, Jenny Reddin and Tim Peel. The ABC has podcast the whole show here
Lindy is the best – it all happens so easily, and time flies…
Anyhoo, it was a blast, and a great boost f…
Sneak Preview
Seriously, don’t miss this.
I might be biased, but this is one of the coolest exhibitions I’ve had the great fortune to be part of. After a week of setting it up, it’s ready!
Check out the setup!
Included in the exhibition is work from 53 artists – painters, potters, photographers, printmakers, sculptors, and je…
Exhibition open next week!
The Open Studios group exhibition is 95% hung (I’ll finish it with curator Nikki tomorrow) and it looks amazing. If you’re in the Yarra Valley in the next 3 weeks (to Sept 20) this is definitely a must see.
There are 50 or more artworks hung in the caverns of the Sticks Winery barrel room, from experienced high profile artists through to those new to exhibiti…
Extend yourself!
Ok, so this is partly a shameless promotion for the Rejuvenation competition currently running for the Yarra Valley region – forgive me for that…
I thought i’d take a few minutes to encourage entrants to really extend themselves – explore the idea of rejuvenation differently. Look for the timeless expressions of rejuvenation in natu…
Rejuvenation
Spring is nearly here. Like most residents of the Yarra Valley and other fire affected regions, we are looking forward to the regrowth, the colour, and the new life that comes with spring.
We’re very proud to have been involved with the economic recovery of our region, and nothing gives me greater pleasure than to combine this passion with my oth…
You could be the winner!
Sounds like Spam, I know!
Just a few more views til I hit 30,000. If you’re the 30,000th, and leave a comment, I’ll buy you a card (of your choosing) from my portfolio! How terribly egocentric, I know!!!
A little air-time for one of our projects
We’ve been pleased to help out getting giveashirt up and running this week to help businesses in bushfire areas. Check it out, buy a shirt, help out. It was nice to hear Lindy Burns (774 ABC Melbourne) give it a rap with Helen Collier (the instigator). See that here
Tumbleweed...
Is it just me, or is it a bit of a ghost town around here at the moment?
(Picture from ghosttowngallery.com – check it out, some great American settlement images…)
300 views in 2 months… things have really slowed! I’m as active as I ever was, but perhaps forum participation is more important …