Thursday 27 May 2010

My third postcard

My third postcard is from Marion at Embroidered Origionals. I'm hoping to meet her at Gardening Scotland next week, but we might not be there on the same day.

What can I say? I knew Marion was studying ethnic patterns, but look at this.



This is gorgeous, finely cut sparkly organza, such colors. All three cards have had beautiful tiny stitches.

I am spellbound. Thank you so much.

Last night I went on a studio visit over to Plockton, about a 40 minute drive on the mainland, with a friend from the Sleat peninsular, Patricia Shone a ceramicist. It was organised by a new group called Aos (said ooze, meaning a collective, I think, in Gaelic) formed when the Art Certre in Portree closed down. They arrange visits, talks & workshops & send regular info about what's happening here & away. Vital when you're living on a faraway island. The Treeroot Studio is owned by Jane Inglis, showing her jewellery & mixed media pieces, her mother Barbara's textile pieces,Patricias pots  & another member of the group's work, Emma Noble, a printmaker. All of it really beautiful work.



On the way home the view just before the house looked pretty great, so I took a shot - you can just about see the narrow rainbow in the passing shower.

13 comments:

artymess said...

Cool Emma we are enjoying this with you ....xx

Anonymous said...

Luscious post card for your birthday and that shot in the rain - that view is what life is all about. xox Corrine

Julie said...

The exhibition is beautiful as you say Emma, thank you for showing it to us. Another lovely card too and that view does your soul good.

Unknown said...

Found your blog through Fibrefrolics. I'm on Tiree, we can see the faraway Cuillin from the west end of the island on a very clear day :-) . That looks like a lovely gallery.

Marion said...

Glad you like the postcard.
We're just this minute back after a few days away in Stornoway. We've had a lovely time -never been to the Outer Hebrides before. But it's back to work tomorrow. Maybe see you next weekend at Gardening Scotland.

Mail Art Dramas said...

love the pictures and the post cards are wonderful.

Jill said...

Love the ceramics and the card looks lovely - I've nearly finished mine.

Unknown said...

Thanks for the virtual outing and samples of art from your part of the world. It seems like you are neighbors because the art and interests are so much like mine. Wish I could take the ferry and be there in 40 minutes!!

ju-north said...

What an interesting exhibition! Lovely work! You live in a beautiful place. x

cornishmist - thats me ju x said...

Hi emma, great photies,such a stunning view yoiu have and love the postcard too, have a fab day ju x

Aileen Clarke Crafts said...

How lovely to go on a Studio visit to Plockton. and what a great way to keep up with folks around you in the art world : )
Your postcards are lovely! Everyone knows your colours : )

Laura said...

Emma this is so lovely! I wanted to let you know I received your gorgeous postcard last week and haven't had a moment until now to say thank you I LOVE IT!!!! I'll be getting one out to you soon birthday princess!

Lorraine said...

like the colours on this..and what a beautiful photo..you live in such a beautiful place