Tick Tock

How Do You? this is a short sweet post to update you all about the going ons here in the studio and casa..its total creative chaos!!!! I am totally down to the wire and got hit with unwellness so kinda pushing myself to the finish line right now...

Some of my pieces are large and heavy so they don't fit in the studio plus adding a back injury trying to get those suckers up those stairs isn't happening.

This puts me in a place of having to work off site like in Mission 45 minutes away,with my energy being extremely low right now, just gotta suck it up and move on down the road..

I leave u with some behind the scenes pics of the creative chaos here at alteredanything studio..I don't know about u but I am looking forward to a party.Oh yes party the invites are out did u receive yours? if your interested in signing up for my monthly newsletter let me know.....Please send an email to alteredanything@shaw.ca

In Artistic Solidarity;

Rhonda

1&2......Invite!!!!
3.Shoes...............
4.studio chaos
5. more shoes
6.the making of a pinata by Krystin
7.Solemate Sign completed

The Finish Line...........

Hi All;

Hello from my overflowing studio..I am much closer to the deadline/finishline with one month plus days to go...Actually its going well with production...The challenge that faces me is it's a different art show from last year...This is a story show somewhat and many parts of the story will be throughout the gallery..

The space sets the tone and then by way of the final installation/setup which takes up to three days the story unfolds with many tweaks. As u have noticed i haven't shared much of this show with u here. Installation i think may be something for me to explore from this experience,one thinks way differently because there are so many parts which are not necessarily contained.gotta say this is fun mind u at this point I am art and its very consuming. Time out when i do push myself is important in maintaining some sort of inner/outer balance.

I believe that it takes a community to support an artist , I have been so grateful to be the recipient of those diverse blessings. As the studio hums and groans with a overflow of creativity,here i sit my hands creating ,my mind thinking,pausing,reflecting over the last 1.5 years here...soon it will be time to pack up and move on but for now i am savoring every minute of this living dream..Thanx so much for sharing this journey with me..its been creatively righteous!!!

On March 26th I had the pleasure of teaching a workshop called "A Chair of Her Own"in Hope BC now the title speaks for itself its about a chair,however what i really like when i teach is that people do what is in their comfort zone so for some a chair wasn't in their future but creativity was. My teaching style is pretty hands off I follow the premise that creativity leads however it manifests and as the facilitator i follow, its something that has worked well for me and the participants. The workshop was a full day and the outcomes were very kewl as everyone put their mark on chairs or....

The day ended and i had the pleasure of staying at Billie's and her family home (hope) for the night,it was awesome the day and evening and i felt so lucky for these experiences.

Billie and her family are Artists so being in their home was awesome cause very much like my home its an artist space up close and personal. There is a magazine called studios which is full color pages of Artist studios the thing about this is that its all staged for me that's not real...What was real was being smack in the middle of my friends live/work home and it was validation for the life that chose me.

Yes i do now have wheels which helps as being close to the finish line which helps in running for little things here and there.

My "little button"(Olivia)is now 5 months old...yikes time moves quickly...Its a studio day here at Casa Sanctuary so i am off...Rock On!!!

Picture Talk:

1. Funky Shoes on the wall of Hope Art Machine Art Centre

2-4. pieces by yours truly for my show "Solemate"

5.Shiny signage

6.participant from "A Chair Of Her Own"

7. Inside Hope Art Machine

8. grandmother and grandaughter creativity(grandaughter's name was Taylor)

9. workshop creativity

10. The workshop group

11. crossing a bridge in Harrison Hot Springs(my walk about)

Sign of the times..

Now Showing at the gallery:

Soul Archaeology

What has been great about being the past 1.5 yrs is seeing some of the art.. and i have a few faves..this particular show is one of my all time faves since I've been here..its a family show,husband,wife and daughter all hail from Hope BC..There are a number of pieces i would be happy to have adorn my sanctuary..the show is on until the end of March here at the gallery in Harrison Hot Springs we're open 7 days a week...Come on down..The pics that i have attached will speak for themselves...

Greetings Readers;

It always amazes me how as a world humility is presented to us..this time its Japan that asks for our awareness and support..A call came yesterday from a friend that has family in a part of Japan that was touched by some of the fallout...although they are ok my friends family members..The worry is still there...I was asked to light a candle for which I did as I walked to my altar to add another white candle with others already burning. The phone has rung many times in the last two weeks for the lighting of candles and energy to be sent out. My altar is working overtime these days. I am still without a car,some think I am stranded out here..to a point yes but on the other hand I feel that the lighting of the candles on my altar is where I'm needed right now instead of being out and about. This has been a good time to delve deep into my art practice and spirituality as they've become one.

Many aspects of my show are coming into being,its scary some moments and then other moments I boogie about in the delight of discovery within and out. The last week has been the rediscovery of connecting with nature between snow and rain periods,the walks separates the feelings from poor old me without a car,a camera that is being pushed beyond its boundaries and just life shit. I am grateful for the work that has been accomplished with my life coach.Time is ticking as my deadline is quickly approaching,not quite sure what my blessings are in all of this,although for now the challenge(s) continue to present themselves in various forms and I put one foot in front of the other going forward.

Today gazing out at the lake from downstairs in the gallery(its a workday),the door opens with the arrival of my new sign for my May show... I am delighted with the outcome of this new sign..

My Thanx goes out to Ernie for his creativity. Thanx so much Ernie, Irene,Billie& Elsie for crossing the threshold of the gallery today..Well its almost closing time in the gallery, as I make my way up the stairs with my sign in my arms and kasper close on my heels, I enter my studio world lovingly placing my sign down on a cleared spot on the work table..hurrying to get into work clothes wanting to place my mark on my sign. The cd player is turned on with another new audio book playing in the background sitting in my chair readying to zone into my work.

The heart is full doing what I love and so I will say so long for now as I tackle the Sign of the Times...I send blessings from Casa Sanctuary..

In Artistic Solidarity;

Rhonda

Pics:

1.Sign for Show..SOLEMATE

2. Collage clock for show

3.audio books

4. Chair for the show

5-8. These faboo pieces are called "Atomatons" from the Soul Archaeology Show at gallery

9-12. Soul Archaeology Pieces

Alter Any Thing and Show update

Well life goes on and so will the show..7.5 weeks to go before I complete my exit show as the present Artist in Residence.The shout out will go out soon check out their website if u have an interest...I must say its done me the world of good as an artist..my experience and skill level has certainly expanded.

http://kentharrisonartscouncil.org/

Its been an interesting time here at the Sanctuary as life is life...Thank goddess for life coaches and friends!! ok where to start lets see my camera is down and out although with enough babying I've been able to push it along..but alas I did order another one and that has been the gong show..so no new camera yet...then there is my car yep that had its enough last Thursday and yesterday morning I let it go to be altered/recycled into something different. it was a good ride for almost 4 years that gypsy car and I went many places..Yep definitely I am in need of another car but for the now my friend is lending me her van a couple days a week.

Finally I am grooving and moving with the new show "Soulmate" can one be giddy about art shows..well this gal is..The Harrison Hot Springs are alive with the sound of creativity,lets all put our hands together. Delegating aspects of the show to others takes pressure off from me having to do everything. Thanx Megan,Krystin,Kevin,Jamie,Pam,Ernie. I will leave u with little glimpses of what's happening behind the scenes here at the Sanctuary..Due to the fact that I am swamped I'll get back to u when I can...Oh by the way my little button is now 4 months old..where does the time go...Rock on in the creative world...

In Artistic Solidarity;

Rhonda

catch me if u can..............

Howdy partners,

thought i would drop in and give ya an update.....Life is on a higher speed here at the sanctuary as various deadlines have passed and more are looming in front of me.

I have returned to the gallery working on the weekends....so life is gonna be pretty full for awhile,adding to that is the work I've been doing with my life coach...

My digital camera gave up last week and i have another one making its way to me as I type Thank Goddess for online ordering when u live in a small town.... My camera is an all important tool in my daily life so feeling a tad exposed without it .I am working slowly but surely on my next upcoming show material as the countdown is on......I have many large props to create for this show.Many of the props will be for sale. The past month has flown by me kinda hard to catch my breath.There are certain mediums that i will be adding into my art practice that will show up in the "SoleMate Show".

The studio is humming with creative projects in progress, I have felt so blessed this past year and half ,living and being a realized dream.its been joyful with alot of hard work thrown in. Believe me when i say that most times i was flying by the seat of my pants as i jumped into many unknowns. The studio is my place to be a mad creative alchemist when i walk in that space ideas swirl about in the head but the creative spirit leads me about the studio.

So its time to settle in for the next couple of months and bring this show to a completion that also will be close to the end of my residency of two years.

The call for a new Artist in Residence goes out March 1st,2011. They begin September 1st I finish August 31st,2011. I am ready to move on and take a break from creative deadlines, creativity will still be for me but SoleMate will be the last show for a couple of years as i develop,research some key signature pieces and just rest!!! That i look forward to...The next many months will be about endings,closing doors and stepping into the next Rhonda adventure,as soon i know what i am doing u will get a heads up. I leave with u today with a 3 month picture of my divine "button" Olivia and also a shoe altar for SoleMate...See ya soon

In Artistic Solidarity ;

Rhonda

Peek A Boo......

Howdy Readers;

I am in the zone ok well translated focusing!!! January is stepping by and soon it will February and a full on schedule..YIKES!!! Life has been a roller coaster here at the Sanctuary as its taken awhile for me to get connected. The feeling has been overwhelm for a good part of January which just paralyzes the hell out of ya.

Its been timely to have engaged a life coach as I am constantly gaining perspective from one angle or another. Yesterday was a good coaching day as I was able to dump the junk rolling around in my head and come full circle to give myself a reality check. (Thanx Coach) So today is a good day can we say CLEAR!!! in fact I feel damn right refreshed and ready to roll but with a pace in my step. So life as an artist has many facets to it as I learn every time I tackle or take on something new.

Alrighty then lets move along into what's cooking here at the old sanctuary.As many of u know 2006-2008 I did a public art project called Outsider Art In A Box using repurposed(by artists) sanitary pad vending machines to dispense small works of art. This project was facilitated by yours truly with the support of many artists while residing in Vancouver.

The vending machines have been collecting dust until recently, new life has come into this project Thanx to Hope Art Gallery & Mission Arts Centre as they will both host machines. Diane Ferguson (Hope) Nancy Arcand(Mission) will be facilitating Outsider at above locations, freeing me up to pursue other projects.
The long range goal for the machines is to be put on permanent display in my own live/work gallery.

The next couple of weeks I am putting my office/studio together in Mission putting myself out there while building up clientele. so the two pics are my office/studio space before ,the after is a coming soon.

If your in the area take a workshop or schedule a private session....I see ya scratching your head thinking none to quietly..what do I do??? I am inviting u to take a look at my website. www.alteredanything.ca

As of February 1st,2011 I am on lockdown meaning (except for one trip possibly for some baby love) that I am working between three areas Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz and Mission putting together a show,working in the school,workshops,clients,gallery hours,.I will return phone calls ,emails in a timely manner.

Alteredanything Studio Workshops:Mission Arts Centre(top floor)

A Chair Of Her Own:

(18+)

“Virginia Wolfe” stated that women should have a space of their own in which to write however all women deserve personal space to do with what they wish.This creative workshop is about creating something for self whether it be functional or decorative. A chair of one’s own is transportable and can begin the process of setting the tone for your space whether your chair has its own room or a corner. Through use of paint, collage, stencils, found objects, fabric,etc. Lets begin to empower a chair space of your own.The chair and diverse art materials are supplied. A list of additional supplies required will be given upon registration.Please bring your imagination, open mind, sense of humour. These things are as important as the supplies we use.No Art Experience Necessary.

3 sessions: January 25th,February 1st,February 8th 2011

7:00pm-9:00pm

Members: $110 Non Members $115

Vision Board (18+)

What do you hope, dream for? What are your goals? Vision boards are fun and powerful creative tools. Creating a visual buffet by Using words and images, they express our desires and dreams, making it easier for us to bring our full thoughts into creative visual intention.This is a relaxed workshop with minimal structure that affords a friendly inviting space for you to create a vision board.Basic Art Supplies are supplied and I ask that you bring additional magazines. Please bring your imagination, open mind, sense of humour. These things are as important as the supplies we use. No Art Experience Necessary.

1 Session February 11th 7 – 9pm

or

February 22 nd 1 to 3 pm

Cost $20.00

Tarot Workshop

Using a deck of 52 playing cards, we will be begin collaging and magically transforming the cards to a mystical (and completely personalized) divination tool. Combining intuition, personal symbolism, and tradition, this deck will prove to be a helpful for self reflection or journaling.

All materials will be provided, however if you have particular images you would like to use, or unused/unwanted magazines that could be used for collage images, please consider bringing them along. Please note that not all 52 cards will be transformed within the workshop.

February 4th,2011

6:00 pm-9:00 pm

3 Hours

$20.00

For more info regarding above workshops or to book a private session please contact me at:alteredanything@shaw.ca

Art On

In Artistic Solidarity;

Rhonda

P;S.....thought ya might like some new babe pics....

Ready,Set.......Action

Ok All quiet down on the set.....At times my life feels like an action movie,don't get me wrong its evolving to be my dreams and that's a wonderful thing...

Happy Newest Year..Life is in take off mode here in the Sanctuary the holidays were good especially that unexpected trip to Mexico..hanging with friends embracing the quality time is just righteous and priceless. I have 8 months left of my 2nd year residency here in Harrison Hot Springs,just reacquainted myself with a new daytimer 2011 dates are filling up...This is gonna be a brief blog but have no fear there is more coming.

As many of u know I have an office/studio space in Mission which is 45 minutes from Harrison, I set up there as part of phasing myself out of here. The space is for workshops and private creative one to one sessions,there are appointments open so give it some thought ,u can stroll on over to my website www.alteredanything.ca and see what services are available.. Please stay tuned for upcoming workshops which I will post end of week early next week.

The posted pic is an intuitive painting I did on Solstice.(Click on for larger image)

Coming up also on the blog is an introduction to my new solo show in May 2011.Well folks that's all she wrote...

Take good care and see ya sooner rather than later..

My words for 2011 are:

resilience

imagination

spirit

In Artistic Solidarity;
Rhonda