Should I stay? Or should I go?

So I've just applied on some exciting jobs that are in my field! Yay! Unfortunately they are not in the same province, and are short term deals...

So here is what I am trying to figure out, at what point is it unreasonable to relocate for work? Where do I draw a line in the sand between cost/inconvieniance/stress/moving and opportunity/excitement/ new horizons ?

There is a part of me that would beg her way around the world for a light at the end of the unemployment tunnel right now, but seeing as how emotionally shattered I've been lately I have to ask myself "Is it worth it?" I really don't know, and really I am getting ahead of myself, but is moving 1400 Km for 6 months of part-time work a viable option?

Biting off more than I can chew.

Well now, being the dreamer and the optimist that I am given to being... I have gone and proposed a hugely ambitious project to a reputable art event that I am not entirely certain that I can pull off.

I mean, it is reasonably possible, but that is theoretical at best.
How will I make 12 foot tall ceramic sculptures?
How will I fire them?
How will I set them up to be sturdy yet easy to take down (only 6 hrs of exhibition time)?
What will I do if it happens to rain that night?
Where on earth will I put these sculptures while waiting to be shown / after the show is done?

But I've got this picture in my mind that I would love to share with the world, or at least the good people of Halifax.

So wish me luck, clear skies, and a bit of wind for October 16th 2010.

Fumbling with a paintbrush

Painting.


Taking up yet again my long and tumultuous history with "serious" painting. All through my time at NSCAD I wanted to take a class or two on this subject, lacking the ability to breath in the painting studios however kept me from doing so.

And so here I am, fumbling my way around a pallet and canvasses with the goal of participating in a local group show. . . . Fingers are crossed and expletives quietly muttered, stabbing around in a semi-blind state. I've a few weeks to go, I'll keep you updated.

Midwinter continued

The long stretch of midwinter is here, a multitude of ideas are trying to germinate, but the growing part is just not happening at the moment... as is the was with winter in these Northern regions. A few weeks ago I did have the opportunity to get my hands into some clay ( and my nose, love that earthy fall smell! )

Just a quick sketch really, mucking around and not at all about pottery. Trip planning has been overtaking the art time this last week or so anyway. Researching, bugeting, making lists upon lists of things to do and see.... daydreaming

Well until next time dear blog

January

The days are slowly growing longer, and here in Nova Scotia they seem to be growing colder as well.

A cold that crystalizes, that distills the mind. Winter is far from over, there will be many more glistening snowfalls, and crunching walks, and biting cold winds... precious quiet moments.

There are many partially painted paintings and half finished projects around, but slowly slowly everything will get there.

Twenty-ten, its time to start again.

Under the cover of fresh fallen snow, ideas incubate.

2010, I'm banking on this year being a good year, a better year than 2009... For one thing there is a wonderful trip planned this summer, for my husband and I. Back to Europe for a working holiday. The plan is for 6 months in Italy and a year in Ireland. This trip will be about food and art, culture and experiences. We will be taking less stuff and trying much harder to stay out of comfortable ruts.

I am very excited