***Pynelogs Reception***

Airman    16x16 acrylic collage

Hey everybody, there is a reception tonight at Pynelogs for myself, Rita Rankin, Colin Bell, Pam Williamson, Bev Delyea, and Dorial Davis. It should be a great show. Go down, shmooze, have a glass of wine and know that I would love to be there with you. I had to pass because my car's transmission is being a bit wonky and I was afraid to make the trip in it until it gets fixed.

The Raven has landed

I am steadily unpacking in the new locale. We had cold, wet weather for days. It was a good time to be inside unpacking, cleaning and painting. This week we are getting sunny warm weather, YAY!

I have been working like a field hand until I am exhausted. I am also contending with the pollen that accompanies all the lovely blooming things here. Antihistamines make me feel like gravity has increased hugely. I take the non-drowsy formulas but they still slow me down. 

View of the art room... I think you can begin to see what I am contending with.

At least I have internet.

I'm pretty sure there is a yard sale in the offing.

But when I take a break, the view is pretty rewarding...

 View from the front deck.

I am disappointed that I will be unable to attend my reception at Pynelogs on Wednesday. My stupid car is being difficult and I am wary of pushing it on a long trip until I can get it checked out.

From this valley they say you are leaving....

 

We have a few more boxes to pack, then we are on our way. I will be in the dark for a couple of days. See you on the flip side.

Dome Quixote

I traveled to New Denver this weekend to spend time with Bruce and check out our new house. We stayed at the Villa Dome Quixote. There are several of these little domes that constitute the resort.

 

Because of the egg shaped design, the only need for inside walls is for privacy (bathroom)

 It is a remarkable technology that is being developed. You can read about it at:  http://tinyhouseblog.com/stick-built/curved-by-design/

A two-story unit. The buildings had a lovely sense of calm about them. And you will have to visit to see how sound is affected in them. The curved walls affect how you hear noise differently than in a rectangle house. There would be no secrets in a dome house. Meditation with an OM or a bell would be amazing!

It was a great respite before the moving frenzy that will be taking place over the next few days. I wish I could build a home like the dome!!

p.s. if you go visit (and you should) tell Joan that Paula sent you.

 

Mares it oats and Does it oats and little lambs eat ivy....

I discovered the sheep and deer all bedded down in the same area this morning. Not something that you usually see. I shall miss all my quiet neighbors. Still packing like crazy!

In a Flap

Mallard Drake  12x12 acrylic collage

An offering for the Wings over the Rockies show.

Packing Up

Crazy Ravens Studio is about to depart on a new adventure! We sold our house back in November in preparation for Bruce finding a new administrative post. We had a cozy rental through the winter, with thanks to our lovely landlords but now, like the geese and swans, we are moving on.

We are relocating in New Denver, BC. I have been packing for weeks. I am anxious to get moved and start decorating my new house and learning about my new town. I owe so much to so many people in the East Kootenies. It was here that I became a working artist, something I had dreamed about for years. I hope I find as good friends and colleagues in the West Kootenies.