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Tracey looking stunning in a kimono by Addie Chernus May ... when thoughts turn to the cooler months below the equator! Autumn is coming, or *fall* to some people above the equator. I remember the aroma of roasting chestnuts in road side barrows on the streets of Paris, the leaves turning orange and shades of brown, whirling around our feet in the windy times. Sydney has a charm, too, in autumn, and the area where I'm living now also has a gorgeous array of colours visbible in the leaves of the trees.Just beautiful! So much inspiration can be gained from our surroundings, if we spent a few moments each day savouring the shades and hues of simple things - flowers, leaves, warmer clothing, the rosy cheeks of children playing ... Ahhhhhhh it feels grand to be alive!!!! I have a few interesting things to share this month - a couple of fabulous websites where you can view colours if you're into changing your own website, or just as inspiration while you're having a coffee. A few other websites grabbed my attention - artists and suppliers, and an interesting few emails about upcoming events. Until we meet again, Ciao ciao! 
Upcoming Exhibitions
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL de PEINTURE sur SOIE du CHAMBON sur LIGNON
 I mentioned this exhibition in February, and because of my Francophile nature, I've been lusting after it ever since! I am madly saving to attend the 2007 Festival - want to join me?? Let me know! To read the page in English, click here :: http://tinyurl.com/q2mdy
Upcoming Exhibitions
SILK PAINTING FESTIVAL I gave you a little
run down on my visit to this exhibition two years ago, and a delightful
time was had by all! If you're planning on going, better sign
up for classes a.s.a.p.:
http://www.SilkInSantaFe.com - you can also visit http://www.SilkPainters.org for other information.
CAROL SODERLUND'S
COLOUR MIXING COURSES : USA
http://www.carolsoderlund.com Upcoming Exhibitions SIGNATURE
OF SYDNEY ART PRIZE I've had a few emails from Arthur Chan, letting me know about an upcoming exhibition, and looking for artists to participate. "The Signature of Sydney Art Prize is offering the largest art prize in Australian history and also a new challenge on what artists think Sydney is." I believe this is open to all mediums - please visit the website or contact Arthur for more information. Arthur Chan :: Artist Co-ordinator :: Project005 arthur.chan@project005.com.au Tel.: Sydney 02-9006-1104 |
FEATURED
ARTIST
Sharon Jiggins Cornwall, UK  I
came across this delightful site recently, and apart from the beautiful
designs, I was struck by the professional presentation and the products
for sale.Have a look at Sharon's site - click here - her paintings have been:
Meeting other textile artists! 1. I've recently met a silk artist online who contacted me via the Silkworm website. Katy lives in Canberra, about 4 hours south of Sydney, and we're planning to meet in the next month - I'm very excited!2. I was in a fabric store recently which was having a sale. I asked where I could find the silks, in case there was a bargain I couldn't live without ... :o) Whilst there, a lady approached me and said she bet I was a silk artist! We both laughed ... I was wearing one of my handpainted silk chiffon coats in glowing hot pink and orange - she could tell straight away! We had a great chat about silk, she asked me a few questions which had been bugging her for months, and I was so pleased to be able to answer them. See - talk to strangers! You never know where it might lead! And yes, we have been in touch via email since then. :o) 3. Earlier this year I joined a local textile group in Sydney, but due to other committments I haven't had the time to attend any meetings yet. I was a member of the group about 15 years ago, when it was the Batik and Surface Design Association. Now it's ATASDA - the Australian Textile and Surface Design Association, and I was so pleased to see some of the old names I'd remembered. They're very active, and I'm plotting on my calendar at the moment to join in with some of their activities - SOON! Want to pop over to their site and have a squizz??  Silk art by Barbara Schey  Inga Hunter  Barbary Schey Visit the ATASDA website - click here to visit the photos above, and then wend your way through the Exhibitions from an incredible group of talented artists! Breathtaking and totally inspiring work!! SILK
SUPPLIER
Over the years I've bought lots of silk and products from suppliers in
the USA, and I came across a name today which I know but from whom I've
never made a purchase.Qualin Silk : USA  I decided to check out their site, and what a lot of great products! I love their Chinese-style tops, ready for painting, and it's the first site I've seen with cotton and silk cardigans and sweaters to dye! Check them out: http://www.QualinSilk.com |
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CALL FOR ARTISTS! A
R T E X
P O BRISBANE :: 24TH
SEPTEMBER 2006 :: R N A SHOW GROUNDS,
Brisbane, Australia
Applications email artexpo@bigpond.net.au Commission Free Art Shows - Designed For the Artists from the Artists - Exhibiting fee $A185, get in NOW. "Last year's Art Expo Brisbane 2005 Experience had a few thousand people through on the day and hosted a couple of hundred artists exhibiting from all over Australia. Many artists sold on the day, some made around and up to $20,000+ & others are still busy doing commission work, some did not make any sales but had interest from certain businesses & people in the industry. As in all Art Expos we do get the attention of numerous Art collectors, Dealers & Galleries that keep up with the pulse of the industry." For more info, please contact Lili Andriani, Curator :: Cellphone Australia: 0402-639-830 : http://www.artexpo.com.au Talk to
you soon!
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