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Big Wind – Changing Hues
It’s been amazing to experience the change over the last couple of days. Even last weekend, I was still collecting bright red Maple Leafs off trees, to use in creating more Maple Leaf rings. But this mighty wind sure has changed the…
A sad truth
It should be fitting that I wrote about live dance last time, and will talk about live music today. I love this fair city I have chosen as my second home, but sometimes I am appalled to find out certain…
Artist interpreting Art: Compagnie Marie Chouinard’s newest work, based on drawings by Henri Michaux
I had the great thrill and pleasure to experience fantastic dance last night here in Halifax. Last night was the premier of “Henri Michaux: Mouvements”, the newest piece by internationally renowned Canadian choreographer Marie Chouinard. This piece is based on poems and…
The Relaunch of the Bluenose II
Last Saturday, I was able to witness relaunch of Bluenose II in the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. We had to leave Halifax at 5am to make it in time for the early morning launch. There was…
A Visit with the Twins
This past weekend, I got to have a visit with the Snyder twins, Reverie and Jackson. You may recall the tragedy that followed their birth, see here. Meeting these babies in person on their first visit to Halifax was very…
Change
Aaaah … change is in the air. Children are returning to school, parents are sad yet relieved, students are arriving and tourists leaving, and finally the weather has turned. It never ceases to amaze me how this happens here in…
Back at the Bench
Oh, it’s been lovely to be back at the bench! Work has gone out to Handworks Gallery in St. John, New Brunswick, and Mountain Galleries in Jasper, Alberta. There is a lovely video about the latter on YouTube, see here.…
Constantly inspired by my environment
If you are a frequent reader of my blog, you will know that I practice a few contemplative practices, like Zen Archery, the art of calligraphy, contemplative photography, and certainly meditation. As much as I am run off my feet…
Victoria • Seattle • Vancouver
Let me tell you about the rest of my West-Coast Journey! In Victoria, I hooked up with my friend Julia, who is from there and happened to be home for a visit, to go “gallery hunting”. It is super important…
Seaplane Landing
Alright, let’s try this again: this is a link to the video of the seaplane landing in Victoria Harbour.
My epic trip to Victoria, British Columbia
Continuing my search for suitable galleries, I travelled some more in the three days between the Harmony Arts Festival weekends. First, I went to Victoria. Because I had so little time (and because I found an awesome web-fare), I decided…
Harmony Arts Festival
The first weekend of the Harmony Arts Festival here in West Vancouver just finished. I thought I’d share a couple of impressions, and views from my booth. And this is what I saw most of the day: People really liked…
Vancouver!
Two days ago, I arrived in Vancouver, at the Harmony Arts Festival! We have had a great first two days, with many visitors. I heard that last year, there were 100,000 visitors! The good weather here in Vancouver this weekend…
Alberta Gallery Pilgrimage in A-Day-And-A-Half
Arriving in Calgary at noon on Tuesday, I borrowed a bike and rode all over this flat city, which was a welcome change to having sat in an airplane for many hours earlier in the day! I had a lovely…
Get ready, set …GO!
It is such a satisfying feeling to behold the fruits of one’s labour, isn’t it? I felt that way when I noticed how much work I got ready for my big trip to the West Coast of this beautiful country.…
Getting ready for the West Coast
I have been a busy little beaver in the studio, getting ready for my trip out West. I will be stopping in at various galleries in Calgary, Banff, and Edmonton, on my way to Vancouver. The Vancouver Harmony Arts festival…
Sunshine, and Showers of Praises
Positive feedback …. I had forgotten how important that is. The NSDCC Summer Craft Show this past weekend was a real feast of it for me! First, a lady stopped by the booth, really eager to meet me, because of…
The Summer Show is here This Weekend!
Good morning! It is Thursday, and I have spent many late hours in the studio getting ready for the Show of Hands, the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council’s 35th annual Summer Craft Show. Tomorrow morning, Friday July 20th, starting at…
Spontaneous Generosity: Pay it Forward
I had an amazing experience at the Halifax Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Eating local is important to me, and having a connection to the people who grow the food I eat gives me a sense of groundedness. I love my Farmers’…
A Meeting Of Friends at the Dunes
When I told you of the Opening Party at The Dunes Gallery on beautiful Prince Edward Island in my last post, I only spoke about the location and the party. What I didn’t tell you about is the wonderful meeting…
The Dunes Gallery Opening Party
As promised, I’ll share a bit about the fabulous Opening Party of The Dunes Gallery. I decided at the last minute to take the four-hour drive, including crossing the Confederation Bridge, to Prince Edward Island (if you have not done…
I’m back from retreat!
I have just returned from Karme Chöling in the lush green hills of Vermont, where I was on meditation retreat, together with about 75 other advanced practitioners. I was happy to be able to get there by car, as I prefer…
Excellent News: The Dunes!
Oh my goodness: I have the most excellent news! A long lingering dream of mine has come true: my work will be carried by The Dunes gallery in Prince Edward Island! I am soooooo excited by this, let me explain…
Forging in Annapolis Royal
To continue my mentoring in blacksmithing, I drove to Annapolis Royal to work with artist blacksmith Brad Hall. This was my first day working with Brad, and it was equally as exciting to work with him, as is has been…
Happy People
Being in the business of bringing joy to people by making things of beauty naturally has most delightful moments. … like when I find something like this in my Inbox: “Hello Dorothée, Just wanted to let you know my husband…
Brighter Moments, and Siblings
Much of designing jewellery is about making connections. So I couldn’t help observing the way my mother’s own hands were making connections with each other: I will want to bring these observations into my studio, somehow. I can’t help but be…
Old Age, Sickness, Death
After taking a train straight down almost all the way through the entire country, I sit by the bedside of my mother on this mothers’ day. Many people wonder how much sense it makes to spend a full week of…
