Studio Renovation Complete
We are only 18 days into the New Year and my first resolution is completed! Not bad! There’s nothing like starting the year with a clean, fresh renovated studio. The process started last August, when we decided to enter yet another turning point (one such event resulted in the creation of Turning Point Arts) in […]
Tea in the Garden – An Art Card adventure!
I just had to share my good news! I was selected by artist Summer Robertson to be the subject of one of her wonderful “Once Upon a Pear” art card series. For the first time, Summer agreed to reveal her creative process by talking about the painting as it evolved. She recorded it on her […]
Branching out and having FUN!
About a month ago, I wrote a blog about my new collaboration with Cim MacDonald working in our clay project called Tidal Explorations. If you pick up a copy of the Island Arts Magazine, you will see our work featured on the front page as well as in the month of September. We are very […]
Tidal Explorations – A New Collaboration
About a year ago, artist and photographer Cim MacDonald and I decided we were destined to do art together in some way. Since I work in clay, glazes and fire and she works in color, canvas and images, we were as far apart we could be, but we knew the calling was there. We started […]
Indroducing California Quails
I have been playing with pinch pots off and on throughout my career. When I moved to Vancouver Island, I was entranced by these cute little guys who are abundant in my neighbourhood. I couldn’t resist making them. The California Quail are recognized by their distinctive plume that droops over their forehead. They are a highly […]
Playing with Clay – New Products
One of the reasons I have been a potter for so many years is because the clay never ceases to challenge me. Whether it be form, finish or design, the possibilities are endless! This year, I have felt particularly inspired to try out some new designs and ideas. I call this first line Rainbow Ware […]
Fall Events
It doesn’t feel like it yet, as we are still experiencing glorious days, but autumn is arriving in just a few days. As I write this, the gardens are full of colour and balmy weather prevails, even though the trees have a slight tinge of yellow and orange. However, there are other distinct signs of the […]
Another New Gallery
So far, this has been a wild and crazy summer for me and I am loving it! You will remember from previous blogs, that I have recently placed my work in several new galleries across Vancouver Island. Last week Raintree Studio became my newest outlet. This lovely seaside gallery is on the scenic highway north of Qualicum Beach. […]
New Crystals!
We had a great time at our studio sale last weekend, and as I had hoped, we created some space for new work. We want to thank everyone who came out to visit and support us. It’s always great to see old friends, new customers and neighbours. A lot of pieces have found new homes […]
Turning Point Arts Clearance Sale!
The winds of change are in the air! Do you feel it? When these gusts start to arise, we awaken to the anticipation of what’s to come. So it is at Turning Point Arts. It all began, as it often does, in the bluster of winter. In January of 2011 we re-designed The Pottery Store […]