Wordless Wednesday: first critter adoption post for 2012

ceramic frog by Pauline Doyle

Welcome new artists!

This month welcome  to two new artists into the gift shop. 

Firstly, we have the amazing cottonwood bark carvings of George Blackstock. Most of his work is for hanging on the wall but freestanding pieces are available too.

Next we have former Port Moody Arts Centre artist-in-residence, Pauline Doyle whose unique ceramic work is a beautiful quirky addition to our shelves.

Please do visit to say hello to the new work :)

February's Featured Artist At City Hall

This month work by jewelry artist, Amanda Maxwell, is featured in the City Hall display case. Her work comprises wire crochet plus or minus bits of felted fluff so she can call herself a mixed media artist. As well as pieces of wearable art, which is a polite way to refer to unique and odd jewelry, some of her mixed media framed pieces are on show too.

As usual, all pieces are for sale; phone the gift shop (604 931 2008) to arrange purchase.

(not quite) Wordless Wednesday: Goosebumps

If you gave yourself and your significant other a fright by completely forgetting Valentine's Day (if you read this blog, how could you?) then why not celebrate the fact (and get yourself out of hot water) with this quirky goosebumps mug by Dan Severance (matching sets available if you act fast).

She loves me, she loves me not ....

detail from photograph by Sarah Ronald

Happy Valentine's Day ....

hearts by Vicki Allesia

... coming soon, and tomorrow is the last chance to shop in the gift shop before Tuesday!

So why not call in and save yourself from several weeks in the doghouse?

February's featured artist, Myrta Hayes

February's featured artist, Myrta Hayes, originally uploaded by Blackberry Artists.

Something a little different for the featured artist posts this year; a series of questions.

How long have you been a ceramic artist?
about 15 years
Where did you train?
with Gillian MacMillan and Clive Tucker at Port Moody Arts Centre



Do you work in a studio or at home?
a small studio space at home
Do you work as an artist full-time, part-time, or do you squeeze in the creating as a hobby?
squeeze in creating as a hobby



What's your favourite piece to make?
sculpted, white translucent raw porcelain
Who inspires you, and why?
Angela Mellor (Australia) and Sasha Wardell (GB)

thank you, Myrta

Wordless Wednesday: love ... still airborne

intarsia wall plaque by Del Holbrook

A Cluster of Hearts

cards by Elizabeth Wallace; painting and mixed media by Valerie Simons

Valentine's Medley

cards from Yolanda Cheung and Valerie Gilbert; hearts magnets by Del Holbrook;
gift bags by Angela Holbrook

An assortment of romantic heart-themed gift ideas for your beloved.

Tokens of love for the lady in your life

Attention - if you have a special lady in your life who you would like to shower with gifts and affection, then this year, your job is easier. Valentine's Day usually means jewelry and Blackberry artist, Sandra Ho, has a beautiful selection of delicate necklaces and pendant charms for you to choose from.

From beautiful and simple glass hearts to stamped sterling love charms, there is sure to be something here to delight your significant other (and distract her so you can get your hands on the chocolate).

Win/win!

Wordless Wednesday: love is still aloft!

hearts and flowers by Vicki Allesia and Caroline Flak