Happy Summer!

Wow it's been such  abusy busy busy month for me! I'm just beginning to get my breath back, getmy studio (nearly) back in shape and catch up on some sleep.

A huge thank you to all who came to my shows this month, supported with kind words and beautiful messages.  It is all so appreciated affirming and loved - thank you!

I shared a booth at Bloom 2012 with my two sisters. Clare make stunning glass lovelies along with a range of sassy magnets, mirrors and cards. Geraldine makes her own preserves, jams and chutneys from all her own home grown produce using her aga and my granny's old recopies. YUM!  

It's such a great show with a friendly and loving crowd. This was our second year and it was great to see familiar faces calling in for more of our products. 

 My display 

 

Clare's display

Ger's Preserves Display

I also had a solo exhibition as part of Carlow Arts Festival Éigse 2012 which went so great - I sold over half my paintings and was met with so much positive love ohhs and ahhs I nearly couldn't take it! It's always nerve wracking to do a solo show so thank you to all who came, saw, loved, laughed and bought. 

I didn't take enough pictures (as always!) so I just have one from my phone 

I have plans to put my remaining paintings up for sale in the coming weeks and I will be informing my newsletter subscribers first so if you'd like to get the heads up so sign up here!

In other very exciting developments we woke up a couple of weeks ago to 4 brand new kittens!! Mama Dinny (who is a kitten herself!) is doing a great job minding her babies, while we're doing our best to keep our little one at a safe distance!

Happy Summer Everyone

xxoxx

Carlow Arts Festival 2012

It's that time of year again and Carlow Arts Festival (Éigse) kicks off tomorrow. 

There is tons to see and do in the town so click on the link above and plan a day out! 

I've been busy painting up a storm and have loads of new work ready to hang tomorrow morning. The official opening is on tomorrow (Friday 8th June) evening so pop in for a glass of vino and a chat.

The exhibition runs until the 17th  - would love to see you :-)

My View today

 

Night flying

Fridays are my studio work days - I try to be disciplined and not get side tracked with too much computer / admin work but here's  a quick post to share what's on the agenda for today! 

1. finish the picture above

2. Order mounts

3. Work into more pictures I have on the go (deadlines are FAST approaching!) 

4. Go for a walk

5. make more necklaces 

6. Play with some ideas for soft sculpture

Busy day ahead - here's hoping three of my jobs get ticked off! 

Happy Friday everyone x

 P.S.

 Fabulous giveaway on my sisters blog - just head over and leave a comment to be in the draw!

                    Clare Jordan Blog

 

http://clarejordanltd.blogspot.com/2012/05/give-aways.html?spref=fb

***update on my days productivity! Didn't get through as much as i'd hoped! Got to order the mounts, work into another picture I have on the go, finished the owl pictured above (hope I didn't ruin him!) updated my facebook page and did lots of filing on my computer (I may actually find stuff now!) All and all not a bad day - going to enjoy a glass of vino now :-) Happy Friday x****

I love my new (old) studio!

 

I've finally enlisted help and gotten my studio space cleared up, organized and in order. The relief is palpable! I honestly didn't realize how bad it was until I got it fixed and  I am in love! 

It makes me wonder 'why didn't I do this ages ago!' It's amazing the difference some shelving, storage and organization makes - I'm totally in love with it and have found myself just sitting here and admiring my space, something I could never have done a couple of weeks back. I now know where everything 'lives' can see all my supplies and have space for painting, sewing, production and a desk for admin. Amazing!!! I think it's for keeps :-)

The pressure was on to get it order for a video shoot I did.

Illustration Friday - Jump!

Here's  a wee lady I did a while back

Jump For Joy! 

Life is good :-) 

Preparations and Contemplations

Lots of preparation is happening in the garden and the studio in anticipation of a funfilled and exciting summer! 

I always get so excited at this time of year, dreaming of harvesting all that we invest into ourselves, the land, our work. It seems that it all rests on the work which is done in spring and we must trust that we've done enough to reap a reward during the summer. Himself has done a power of work in our pollytunnel, preparing the soil, planting the seeds and tending to the seedlings.

I feel it's the same in the studio - a flickering of an idea is prepared, planted and tended to in order for it to grow into a piece. We trust the sun will shine enough to allow our ideas grow, we help with nourishing ideas and putting in the work but it's such an organic process ANYTHING can happen! 

It's so exciting! I can't wait to see what's going to happen next :-)

Carlow's annual arts festival, (Éigse)  is coming up and it's theme is 'civilizing the wilderness' - LOVE this theme, it's so rich and opens my mind up to a whole plethora of ideas and directions.

I cannot wait to see all the shows which will be on so if you're in the country from the 8th - 17th June 2012 do come down and have a look see!

 

Here's some of my newest works for my show at the Cathedral Parish Center during the festival. 

So much to be done!!! 

new website!

Remember I had said I'd been working on redesigning my website? 

Well it's now up an running! yay

I'm totally loving the fresh feel of it - it works and links in everything together (my shop, my blog, facebook and twitter) And allows you to sign up to my newsletter!

I think this may be the 5th website I've designed for myself and by far my favourite - at least at the moment! haha

Here's a link to one I did in 2008 for my landscape paintings (wow that doesn't feel like 4 years ago!)

So. I invite you to come have a nosey around and let me know what you think!

www.siobhanjordan.com 

PS I've got a great GIVEAWAY on my facebook page - it's ending today so go on like and share the picture to be in with a chance of winning the earrings!!!