On Monday morning, we did this:
Lounged by the pool in the afternoon and then saw an amazing Cirque du Soleil show, Zarkana, at the Aria. It was spectacular; just gorgeous. Wonderful day.
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In a few days GJ and I are heading off in a plane to a warm place for a five-night adventure. Can you guess what we might be up to?
I made this little needle felted cat for friends who recently lost their little feline friend of 21 years.
These two new pieces began as a commission for my sister. She sent me the most gorgeous red pearls and asked me to make something from them. I really enjoyed this one, so I made two. She loved them so much, she took both and gave one away as a birthday gift.
Deep red pearls and garnets are braided into dark maroon and bright red embroidery floss with a brass floral pendant. © Firehorse Designs 2013.
The detail in the flower for this one has small faceted glass beads and tiny mixed-coloured pearls. © Firehorse Designs 2013.
This second one uses a pink thread to replace the bright red one. Overall it has a pinker, or purply hue. © Firehorse Designs 2013.
Pale pink freshwater pearls and tiny garnets are used in the floral detail. © Firehorse Designs 2013.
Just a few random shots around my neighbourhood taken over the last few weeks. The autumn rains and fogs are here and it’s gorgeous.
Our beautiful harbour on a foggy morning.
From the recent Victoria International Chalk Art Festival.
A new consignment clothing store called Duchess & Duke has just opened on Government Street. They have an amazing collection of vintage suitcases (sadly not for sale.)
What’s left of our iconic Blue Bridge. The railway span has already been removed. The structure was designed by Joseph Strauss and opened in 1924. Strauss went on to design San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
Work begins on the new bridge.
We have just set up a new online shop through Big Cartel. We’ll be selling my jewellery and paintings; prints and postcards of GJ’s drawings and perhaps some originals; some collaborative pieces. There aren’t many items in the shop yet, but we’ll be adding a lot more over the next few days and weeks. Here’s what’s there now:
Little Death, 12×18 print © GJ Pearson.
© Firehorse Designs; yellowy-gold pearls with a cast pendant by GJ Pearson.
© Firehorse Designs; orange pearls with a cast pendant by GJ Pearson.
Chart, 12×18 print © GJ Pearson.
© Firehorse Designs; rose quartz, pearls and glass with a cast pendant by GJ Pearson.
© Firehorse Designs; pearls with a cast pendant by GJ Pearson.
Warm light from August sunset illuminating buildings in Chinatown, Victoria BC.
Amazing accordion group from Moldova – Contertino – at the International Accordion Festival.
The evening air accentuates the delicious fragrance if this flower bed at City Hall.
Flowers at City Hall with glimpse of the setting sun.
Chinatown Sunset, underneath the Gate of Harmonious Interest.
Chinatown Sunset, detail with yellow lantern.
What a beautiful and delicious rainy day we are having. It’s been sunny (also beautiful) for such a long stretch, that a rainy day was extremely refreshing. We walked through the park and along the waterfront on our usual route. The air was alive with smells of the ocean and everything that is in bloom. Below is a pic from today, plus some random sunny day shots.
Looking out toward the entrance to the Inner Harbour with the clouds hanging out over the hills of Sooke and Metchosin beyond.
One of the smaller ponds at Beacon Hill Park. It had been empty for a while and the ducks seem happy to have it full again.
Looking over a pond from the stone bridge in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC. I love all the colours and reflections.
Another view from the stone bridge.
Duece is an awesome yellow dog who lives with her human, our friend Feather George, in Tofino BC. She was loving the water after a day of walking all around the city.
Duece swimming back with her piece of kelp.
This year’s 26th annual Paint-In was held on July 20. Approximately 180 artists participated, showing off their techniques and talents. Here are a few shots of a few of our friends who were there this year.
Beautiful felted portrait heads created by Dale Roberts, with the stunning Dame Mailarta (lower left).
The gorgeous work of Haren Vakil.
This young woman was playing beautifully along the route.
Karen Lynn Kaiser and Marshall Hugh Kaiser displayed their work together, as they do at their studio in Dragon Alley.
Our friend Gareth Gaudin’s spot was too busy to photograph when we went by, but later, when we were taking the bus to a friend’s, we saw a young woman with one of his prints; she was very excited about it.
We were very sad yesterday to take down our show at Dales Gallery. We had so much fun and met so many interesting people. While we were there, we had a chance to take some video recordings of the new and adapted pieces and update GJ’s youtube channel with new films. The rest of the summer is ahead and we feel excited about the momentum generated during our time at Dales. Thanks to everyone at the gallery for their support!
Paintings ready to leave and the wires which held them for the last two weeks. Our beloved neighbourhood of Chinatown can be seen through the open door.
The walls are bare and ready to showcase the work of other artists.
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