The Day before Play!

I am excited, very excited because I am off to play at the Heide Museum of Modern Art tomorrow.

I am excited firstly- because tomorrow I will be a student again at what I hope a will be a wonderful PD. And second- because tomorrow I will be able to forget that I am a teacher at work and just enjoy the Art Gallery. I love art galleries, a perfect place to live! So much to see, so much to learn and so much to absorb! I am there for the Rick Amor PD for teachers..... ohhhh the excitement is killing me! To be let loose in an art gallery is a privilege... seeing as I would otherwise be at work.

A SINGLE MIND: RICK AMOR 22 MARCH - 13 JULY 2008 at the Heide Museum of Modern Art.Back to reality- again another day of "my family". OK I am over that theme! Teaching the same theme to 6 different year levels in a week is just doing my head in. At least I won't have to think about it tomorrow. Though I must admit I am looking forward to having my favourite year level on Friday. The year 1 class are just beautiful this year. I know I will be taking pics of their work on Friday. They make coming to work on Fridays a pleasure! Till then I can show you the wonderful lino cuts from the very talented Year 6's I have. A Hundertwasser theme, and many cut fingers later these are the results.... what do you think? I think they are pretty cool. Not bad for year 6....... I am impressed! But then I am biased. Hundertwasser inspired lino prints with lots of line, crazy houses and just imaginary far away places.....there is no place like home...

So tomorrow is supposed to be cold, yes colder than today. It is always cold at Heide, it is Melbourne after all. Four seasons in one day.... Maybe a jacket and yes I would wear red shoes... If only I had a jacket like my Ballet doll below! I am soooo excited, off to play at Heide!!! I will tell you all about the fabulous visit tomorrow, say tuned and stay RED!!!

I am also ecstatic because today I received my first response from a fellow blogger, how cool.... that is a step in the right direction!

Getting My Act Together....

What a lazy day, it is Sunday after all. Washing, cleaning and finally creating a record of some of my artwork. My beautiful hubby took out his super dooper camera and documented my creations.

Henri was like usual unimpressed and decided a snooze on the bed as it was much more interesting. Isn't it so nice being a very pampered pooch? Henri certainly thinks so!

Then organizing all the images into relevant folders on the computer...So here is the result, just a few creations, let me know what you think? I would love to know what you think about my ideas and art work. It is always great to hear what other interesting individual think.

Here are my Ballet Dolls. These are my favourite to create, each one is different and no two are the same. Just like people they each have their own personality... The middle one has my hand in the image so at least you can see a height reference point. They are around about 30cm in height. Maybe a hand model is what I can become if Art stops being my thing! Probably not. But aren't they cute?


This is one of my tapestries. One thing I did learn at university was my love for the time consuming, warp and weft skill. I was lucky enough to indulge myself and really absorb this amazing skill. This is one thing I really do miss....

My Lino Print.... I do love printing such an immediate way of creating with line. Again spoilt for choice in my life as a student, as now I teach my 3 class of very enthusiastic Year 6 students how to do their own lino cuts. After repeating again and again that hands and fingers should never be in front of the lino blade/ tool they have created their own wonderful creations. My love of line and lino always get a great workout at school every year. This lino print photo doesn't do justice, even if I have so say so myself!

And this is my gouache painting that I happily paint away whenever I have a spare minute at work. The students also see me paint and like the fact that I am busily working on my own artwork. Lets hope it inspires them to keep creating later on in life and not just in their early years... This painting hangs on my bedroom wall. I happily wake up to this image every morning...

Lets see what tomorrow brings. My lunchtime "Gnoming group" brings in 20 students who are learning to dry needle felt...We are felting gnomes and little people. It is really interesting to see students learn a new technique and skill...

It All Begins....

So my very first entry, I am sooooo excited as I have no idea where to begin! My name is Hannah and I do promise that each post will get better and better. I have much to share and much to tell.

Where,

What,

Who and

Why?

This is one of my creations when I have a spare minute and like to indulge in all the things that make my life glorious to live. I make, create, play, design and totally love to get lost in the moment. At work and at play I always say what I want and who I am... Life is there to be lived.

I want to share my ideas, thoughts and love of all things arty, crafty, chocolate like, lip balmy and Henri (ish)... He is my baby Golden Retriever whom I adore to pieces. Well lets say he is a a 6 Yr old dog who thinks himself human in every way, very loving, very cute and many times very naughty. Henri is a constant in my life and keeps me real, loving and always giving.

I have always kept a diary up until a few years but I think it is about time to share my thoughts with all those creative and pondering like minded individuals.

Now I am off to have pancakes skillfully cooked my my brother, yummy.....Maybe plough my way through the "Good Food Guide" with Lyn, while we eat pancakes. I really need some good restaurant therapy... Moretons Brasserie in Carlton last weekend was wonderful.

http://www.moretons.com/

If you want a quaint French restaurant that serves a delicious French feast check it out.... Co- owner Jenny is warm and welcoming as is the service. Anyone want to suggest a good resturant to try out?? Right, I'm off to try a crepe, maybe some berry jam and sour cream... I am already dreaming about it.