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It’s been a busy few months. In June, we worked with our friends artist Gareth Gaudin and Alison at Dales Gallery to create a show of Gareth’s original drawings from the graphic novel Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To, which is a collaboration with spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan. The original drawings are now available for purchase here. I’ve been making a lot of new jewellery; some goes up on the online store, some to Eclectic Gallery in Oak Bay, and some we keep around for our open studios which we’ve been having about once a month. GJ’s been very prolific making sculpture. He’s working on a figurative piece today and has two new kinetic pieces, one of which you can see in action here. GJ also submitted recently to Dug North: The Automata Blog and had one of his kinetic pieces featured; very exciting!

A new figurative piece in progress, by GJ Pearson

A new figurative piece in progress, by GJ Pearson.

Beast on a Biscuit Tin, kinetic sculpture by GJ Pearson.

Beast on a Biscuit Tin, kinetic sculpture by GJ Pearson.

Jumping Machine, video to come soon.

Jumping Machine by GJ Pearson; video to come soon.

Pearls, glass and silver.

Firehorse Designs new necklace: Pearls, glass and silver.

Black stones, grey pearls and glass.

Firehorse Designs new necklace: Black stones, grey pearls and glass.

Pink pearls, rose quartz and Italian glass.

Firehorse Designs new necklace: Pink pearls, rose quartz and Italian glass.

Various jades and pearls in shades of green.

Firehorse Designs new necklace: Various jades and pearls in shades of green.

Mother of pearl, gold-coloured fresh-water pearls and glass.

Firehorse Designs new necklace: Mother of pearl, gold-coloured fresh-water pearls and glass.

Carnelian, brown jade and silver.

Firehorse Designs new necklace: Carnelian, brown jade and silver.

A few random shots from Victoria BC in the heat of July. Taken last week when we went for a long walk for my birthday.

Looking out towards the Inner Harbour from the corner of Government and Belleville.

Looking out towards the Inner Harbour from the corner of Government and Belleville.

The view from a bench we frequent near The Inn at Laurel Point. The Coho ferry from Port Angeles is arriving.

The view from a bench we frequent near The Inn at Laurel Point. The Coho ferry from Port Angeles is arriving.

Just a few of the beautiful roses in the beds around the the Legislative Buildings.

Just a few of the beautiful roses in the beds around the the Legislative Buildings.

The culmination of a week-long festival, the Pride Parade wound it’s way from downtown Victoria to MacDonald Park in James Bay where there is food, fun and festivities. We didn’t follow the parade to the park this year, but here are some photo highlights from the parade:

All the colours of the rainbow; pride for our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersex, friends and allies.

All the colours of the rainbow; pride for our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersex, friends and allies.

Doesn't get any more fabulous than this!

Doesn’t get any more fabulous than this!

One of my favourite floats.

One of my favourite photos from the parade.

Proud doggy.

Proud doggy.

Our local Green Party MP and her group.

Our local Green Party MP and her group.

Cheesecake Burlesque with lots of balloons.

Cheesecake Burlesque with lots of balloons.

Attila and Helina from Paparazzi Nightclub: great costumes every year.

Attila and Helina from Paparazzi Nightclub: great costumes as they do every year.

My favourite and the last float of the parade from Hush. The beautiful Pegasus and her gorgeous voice lead all the parade followers to the park.

My favourite and the last float of the parade from Hush. The beautiful Pegasus and her gorgeous voice lead all the parade followers to the park.

A beautiful summer day today. Spent a bit of time sitting on the beach on Dallas Drive looking out across the straight at the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Wishing all our American friends and followers a Happy Independence Day!

The Olympic Peninsula viewed from Victoria BC.

The Olympic Peninsula viewed from Victoria BC.

Colourful paragliders on Dallas Drive, Victoria BC.

Colourful paragliders on Dallas Drive, Victoria BC.

Little bird bathing in one of the fountains in Centennial Square near Chinatown, Victoria BC.

Little bird bathing in one of the fountains in Centennial Square near Chinatown, Victoria BC.

We’ve been helping with another art show at Dales Gallery in Victoria BC, this time for our amazing friend Gareth Gaudin. Gareth recently collaborated with the spoken word poet Shane Koyczan, creating a graphic novel from Shane’s latest collection of poetry. The show features all of the original pages from the book, plus a lot of Gareth’s other works. Along with the reception for the art show, we held a Monster Sisters Party to launch the 3rd issue of Gareth’s latest comic series Enid Jupiter and Lyra Gotham, the Monster Sisters. Dozens of wee children and their families spent the afternoon colouring, such fun! You can see most of the show here. If you’re in Victoria, the show runs until next Saturday, June 28. You can find some great press about the show here, here, here, and here.

The show poster.

The show poster.

Hanging day, the brick wall.

Hanging day, the brick wall.

Hanging day, the large chicken illuminated on the back wall.

Hanging day, the large chicken illuminated on the back wall.

Gareth being interviewed by Efren from Exhibit-V. See the whole interview here.

Gareth being interviewed by Efren from Exhibit-V.

Some of the art, plus the Monster Sisters party poster.

Some of the art, plus the Monster Sisters party poster.

Besides all 100+ pieces on the walls, there are two large binders full of originals and prints.

Besides all 100+ pieces on the walls, there are two large binders full of originals and prints.

Red dots!

Red dots!

The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.

The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.

The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.

The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.

The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.

The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.

Ready for the Monster Sisters party.

Ready for the Monster Sisters party.

So abundant, so fragrant! Here are some perfect pink ones I saw yesterday.

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Saw this gorgeous cloud system this afternoon in our neighbourhood. Just thought it made a nice picture!

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Had a wonderful walk in Saanich with friends yesterday and found ourselves walking through Playfair Park. This park is quite famous in Victoria for its impressive collection of rhododendrons. The rhodos were just at their end stages, but the entire park is worth a visit; a quiet oasis of loveliness. A portion of the park is also being restored as a Garry Oak ecosystem.

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With all the trees in full leaf and the roses beginning to bloom, it feels like Victoria is ready for another tourist season. The harbour is bustling with boats and the cruise ships are back in full force. Wishing everyone a happy summer of travel!

The Inner Harbour, just below the Parliament Buildings, home to the BC Legislative Assembly.

The Inner Harbour, just below the Parliament Buildings, home to the BC Legislative Assembly.

Our Inner Harbour is truly multi-use with the Coho car ferry to Port Angeles, float plane service to Vancouver and other BC locations, the Victoria Clipper high-speed ferry to Seattle as well as the harbour ferries, yachts and sail boats, and even recreational users like these kayakers.

Our Inner Harbour is truly multi-use with the Coho car ferry to Port Angeles, float plane service to Vancouver and other BC locations, the Victoria Clipper high-speed ferry to Seattle as well as the harbour ferries, yachts and sail boats, and even recreational users like these kayakers. Around its edges one can find many attractions and restaurants.

The little harbour ferries connect pedestrians with many points around the city.

The little harbour ferries connect pedestrians with many points around the city.

The cruise ship terminal at Ogden Point; one in and another arriving.

The cruise ship terminal at Ogden Point; one in and another arriving.

The lush bright greens of spring are in full swing. Took a short walk before dinner to the harbour and back last evening; the air was warm and fragrant with the scent of wallflower. Here are a few photos:

The lush lawn at the Legislative building in the rich evening light.

The lawn at the Legislative buildings, an inviting place to enjoy the evening.

A new growth of bright spring green ivy makes it way across The Empress Hotel.

A new growth of bright spring-green ivy makes it way across The Empress Hotel.

Another view of The Empress Hotel. Beautiful rhododendrons all in bloom.

Another view of The Empress Hotel; beautiful rhododendrons all in bloom.

The cool evening mist beginning to arrive into the Inner Harbour.

The cool evening mist beginning to arrive into the Inner Harbour.