ballet feet?

 Yes...the girls put on their pretty Birthday dresses from Mormor and Morfar and off we went to Toronto to see "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"...which the National Ballet of Canada put on at the Four Seasons Centre.

First though we HAD to pass by the Disney store as we lost the one which was only 20 minutes away...and the girls always look forward to seeing what's there...I think it brings back memories of our Disney Trip last year.

WOW...it was an absolutely STUNNING production. SO colourful,  the costumes were beautiful and the dancers incredible.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the dancers from the National Ballet of Canada and thanks to the Royal Ballet for giving Toronto the rights to re-produce their Alice in Wonderland Ballet which was just in London months ago.

Christopher Wheeldon Choreographed an amazing Ballet!

Our favourite part had to be the Cheshire cat...stunning. These dancers are not only amazing at dancing but acting too...
BRAVISSIMA!

ok...now back to reality...painting the studio again...I made a mistake and put MATT paint on the walls and should have put eggshell.
Oh well.
The floors are going down this evening...so I'll be back soon with photos!

These next couple of weeks will be a little busy and so I will be taking a blogging break...but keeping you up to date on the progress of the studio.

Thanks for stopping by...and IF you have the opportunity to go and see ALice...it's on until the 25th June...GO!!! You will NOT be disappointed!!!

HUGS
Char.x

getting it.

 Hello sweet readers...
Just getting back into the swing of things...the Show went very well...lots of positive feedback from shoppers and from our vendors. Although our attendance was down about 20% we still had a steady flow of traffic....which is sometimes better than crazy numbers of Mums and their strollers all at once.
This is my table...the painting on the right (the abstract one) is not mine, I'm going to be re-thinking what I bring to my Show in the Fall...no pins...or stamps....or patches...just Tooth Fairy pillows...and my prints. I'm even contemplating not bringing my cards...because people want them for nothing...it's frustrating...they don't realize that they're handmade items too! If you go to Hallmark...can you find a handmade card for $2.50? Didn't think so!

So, that was the Show...and this is really what the post is about...our girls Lego Factory...

Mum, I promised I would send you some photos...they really "get it" now when it comes to building a structure...and they worked on this together without fighting...always a bonus!

I hope you're all well...
I know I haven't been to see you in your Blog Worlds recently...but this week I will.

WHAT are you up to this week?

I have a commission to start very similar to this one.
I'd LOVE to get this started.
I have to plan my weekly courses for this.


Tomorrow we're off to see this, which will hopefully lead to an abundance of future work.
*fingers crossed*


HAPPY Tuesday...it's rainy and damp here...
HUGS
Char.x

painting again...

See...and you thought you wouldn't see me here for a while!
Just want to wish you a FABULOUS Friday and a great weekend...

I put the image together of some murals for a new set of postcards(the back is the same as my other ones)...I want to start painting walls again...and children's rooms...stage set back drops...big paintings...
Hey...if you don't put it out there...you'll never be asked! right?

What are you PUTTING out there?

HUGS
Char.x

**COMPLETED**...Alice in Wonderland.

 From the sketch....(3 weeks ago)...

to the painting...(today)...

Thanks for passing by again and for ALL your encouraging words...I'm happy to be finished...but LOVED painting it...thank you B for helping!
My time was 100% a donation to the school...I understand that some may frown upon this...but I'm sure this will lead to other possibilities...(I'm hoping:-)

If you've arrived at our Blog today and it's the first time seeing the set design I've just finished...go and see the different steps of the Alice painting right from the beginning HERE and middle HERE...

Until tomorrow...
Painterly hugs
Char.x

Alice in Wonderland...almost there.

from this...

to this...

HELLO...How are you my lovelies?
After 6 hours of painting...and extra help for half of these hours...thanks B...this is what was finished today.
Tomorrow I'm dragging Miss J with me for the morning... she is going to occupy herself on the stage while I paint.
I'm tired...I've caught up on my taxes...I just have a couple of forms left to fill...
I'm sorry I haven't passed by many of your Worlds today...perhaps I'll have time tomorrow evening.

HUGS to you all...until this is finished(HOPING to have something to Show you in the afternoon.)

sleepy HUGS,
Char.x

ALICE in Wonderland so far...

 

Hello readers...thanks for coming back.
So, the other day I sketched it all out (the 1st 2 pictures)...today I have finished the above...I am happy with it so far...do you remember the colour sketch? Check it out HERE...it's a little difefrent...but the idea is the same. The flowers will have more "prettiness" added to them next week.

I had a lovely student helper come and paint the lighter green on her Lunch hour today...so thanks A for helping out!

What do you think??

Have a fabulous weekend.Relax and enjoy...I can`t WAIT for Sushi tonight!

HUGS to you all.
Char.x

Friday's LIST

It really IS cold out...these are the notes the girls received in their lunches today...stating the obvious? YES!!! Definitely.
My LIST for today :
Pack up and head up to the school to paint the Alice back drop.
On the way get a Tea.
Pick girls up.
Come back and blog about Alice so far.
WRITE those snail mail letters I promised to write :-)
Finish Taxes.
Sushi for dinner.
Relax? not yet...too much to do...
Start a blog for my Art Camp.

ok...gotta go.
Have a GREAT Friday...
And check back later to see the progression on Alice!

hugs
Char.x

Wordless Wednesday

.x.
Char.

Sweet Valentines...and Monday Mentions.

 To be greeted with these two gorgeous sweethearts makes everyday worthwhile...HAPPY VALENTINE's Day!!!

 Just thought I would show you a couple of sketches which I have been working on for the set of Alice up at our girl's school.

 I haven't met the director of the Show yet, so I'm not sure in which direction they are going with regards to set changes etc...

 BUT...at least here's something for them.

 I'm also working on another sketch for the Tea Party...which may be fun...so stay tuned!

I've never been involved with any set designing before...but thought I could lend a hand.

AND NOW....for our "MONDAY MENTIONS"...
Today we're looking at all those Valentine Celebrations...handmade LOVE...
THIS tiny book of LOVE is adorable,
 and the way it's put HERE...
THIS Mama has been baking lots of LOVE...
Check out these sweethearts(literally) over HERE.
2 POSTERS I would buy for my man!
AND finally...my favourite place to come when I want to see some beautiful Artwork dedicated to those who LOVE a stranger...HERE...


I really have to send MANY MANY *hearts* out to all of you...you're AWESOME, and I totally appreciate you stopping by and leaving such honest and heartfelt comments...
HAVE a wonderful VALENTINE's DAY...
I will be thinking of my sweet husband who makes everyday special...our girls who bring smiles and tears to my face daily...and thinking of my father who is going in for a biopsy today(follow up of last year)...

SWEET HUGS
Char.x