Representational paintings done by Canadian artist Tessa Stanley. Landscapes, portraits and more
I have been fairly busy preparing for an upcoming Beading / Baby Moccasin making workshop that I will be teaching – thank you to the Elk Valley Metis Association for providing funding for the workshop!
Prior to Christmas I also managed to create a few paintings, mostly from my fabulous trip to Haida Gwaii. One has already been sold. A new painting is on the easel, but it is LARGE, so may be some time before it is finished.
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.
