Decidedly Low-tech

I've been working away on some art blocks for tomorrow's Urban Art show. This picture shows the hi-tech operation out on the picnic table. Yes, that is the canoe (A.K.A) "the barnacle", peeking out from behind the shed. Typewriter, scissors, glue, old magazines and maps are some of the necessary ingredients. The coffee is essential for that little burst of energy after last night's graveyard shift. I would not have finished up any new blocks for the show if it weren't for late night input and elbow grease from Karen (thanks!), and inspiration from our garden muse.

Hope to see you tomorrow at Minto Park, Elgin and Gilmour, between 9 and 6 pm.

Illustration Friday

This is one face of a six-sided block I collaged while pondering the subject of enough; having enough and not having enough. The sides of the blocks are titled Art, Music, Books,Food,Shelter and Love.
I've had these wooden blocks for quite some time, waiting for me to get to them. I really enjoy working on these multi-sided objects and the interplay between the sides. I like that you can pick them up and turn them around in your hands and that somehow a story evolves. Here are some others that I have done and will have for sale at Urban Art in Minto Park , in Ottawa this Saturday.