Blessed with rain again today...this is Brunswick St, Fitzroy
I spent the day visiting Fitzroy and Collingwood today, for 3 reasons.
1. To visit the 69 Smith St Gallery to see an exhibition titled "Nesting" by Gail Stiffe & Zoe Culbertson.
Gail is a fellow blogger...her site is wonderful, go have a look.
I had been wanting to meet Gail for quite some time and this was the perfect opportunity. She is one very creative artist. Her work is simple beautiful.
The show is on from 4 March to 22 March...
2. My second reason was to shop! Shop for paper...My paper drawers were looking quite empty...the 1/2 price paper sale that I love to take advantage of, is still 5 months away, and the bottom line is... I need paper!!!
I bought Khadi jute/straw, Ex light Kozo, Unryu Arame H/Wh,
Mulberry Tissue, Khadi -Transluscent and a full sheet of Somerset 300gsm soft white.
All beautiful papers.
I use the lighter papers as Chine-collé in my print making, as well as in collage.
My shop of preference is Neil Wallace.
There is a great range of product and excellent prices.
This paper shop is a wonder too.
3. Reason number 3 is about food!
The little cafe is called Melissa Cake Shop
They do the best Greek pita around, absolutely homemade and take it from me, authentic, just like my mum used to make. I bought some baklava to take home for (me) the family.
While I was in Smith st, I just had to pop into Port Jackson Press. There was an amazing etching in the front window by Craig Ruddy. That wooed me in...not that I need to be wooed into the Port Jackson Press. It's a beautiful place to visit.
Craig Ruddy's etching is 60 x 70 cm in size. Just sensational...
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9 comments:
Yes! This resonates strongly(I want, I want). What an amazing etching.
That sounds like the perfect day. One of our old family friends used to make baklava from scratch- including rolling out the dough by hand until it was transparent. Since then, it's family tradition to consume baklava whenever available. Going to the Fredericton market without getting baklava? Unthinkable.
what a fantastic day you had - it sounds like one of those artist's dates that Julia Cameron recommends taking once a month!!! Delicious - it made my mouth water!!!
It’s lovely to see the rain; I imagine it is washing the air of smoke, and also washing emotions clean.
Nothing better than an artists date to the paper stores. Sounds like a satisfying day. I love the etching too. Rich in color, great lines and mystery.
Jo, the etching is to die for! hope you didn't drool in public while you were looking at it! rain! dance of joy for everyone! and gorgeous, gorgeous paper! your collaged boxes are wonderful - what an interesting idea! - how fun to stack a bunch like blocks!
Exactly what you needed, Jo...rain and retail therapy....baklava ...and inspiring etchings. I love your Ro Bruhn original BTW.
hello there, i'm studying A-level for architecture in UK. I really like the paintings in your blog. Is it yours??
I was in Brunswick street also, how wonderful when I move there I will know where the best pita is
Love J
What a lovely day you have shared... galleries and new papers... thank you! Roxanne
ooh! I will be there next week, and Brunswick st is a must do..thanks for the tip.
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