Representational paintings done by Canadian artist Tessa Stanley. Landscapes, portraits and more
EXCITING TIMES! I will be adding my art and beadwork to the fabulous art / craft selection found at the Fernie Arts Co-op. I have been doing layouts of paintings to see what will fit. I am also going to try setting up my tent at the Fernie Mountain Market in July as well as at the Whyte Avenue Art Walk in Edmonton, July 12th. I’ve been busy painting and beading in anticipation.
Spring and summer have been enjoyably busy so far, with gardening, painting and sewing. I am psyching up for a festival in August, where I get to put up my tent and sell my wares. Lots of family and friends are arriving soon for some much anticipated visiting and shenanigans. Time flys by!
Having Metis status, I finally accomplished a bucket list item and recently learned how to bead and sew a proper pair of mukluks and some moccasins. I had watched both of my Grandmothers create many beautiful handmade items, but never thought to sit down with them to learn in my ‘youth’.
Well, recently I received an extraordinary ‘gift’. Beads, porcupine quills, leather and other items, inherited from my Grandmother and Great-great Grandmother. There were some gorgeous examples of their craft / art skill as well, which I have pictured below. I am so inspired by their skill that I am itching to start beading again. Painting may once again be set aside for a time while I finish a couple of beading projects I had started.
