a fresh thought...

Time...
Such a beautiful thing.
Something that I cherish but I also have a tendency to waste it.
I often say if I had the time I would do that and when I do have the time I don't feel an urgency to complete a task and then I arse around.
So I am attempting to make a change and use my time more wisely.
Especially when it comes to my study and to my creative outlets.
I have had a few realisations of late.
One of them is I need to do things now and stop putting them off.
If I enjoy art and craft making then I should do it... stop putting life before it and start to include it and allow it to become a part of it.
So I am making a pact to myself to start including art in my life more and to talk about my love of art more also.
As I am studying to become and art teacher I feel I need to be connected more to the art scene and be aware of what is happening around me.
So here I am.
Starting.....

Questions are coming together.....

An absolute break through!

I now have the Blogger App on my phone..... Yay!
I am post on the run now, post if I see things....
Awesomeness - time to get my blog on!

Pics from behind the curtain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELCOME TO THE ELMS CREATIVE CHRISTMAS CAPER!!!

A little more revealed.....

13th November to the 16th December... What could it possibly be?

The Red Curtain!

What is behind the red curtain?

Find out on the 12th November...

She's Back!!! THE ELMS CREATIVE SUPER SALE!!

Talk about a hiatus!
This page is well and truly overdue for an update! As my very imaginative title says, there is a super sale at Elms Creative. I finally have things in order at Elms Creative HQ and can now offer these great deals. (Geez, I sound like Tim from Danoz Direct, and no before you ask, I am not offering steak knives!)

I have finally settled into ol' Toowoomba town to undergo a Bachelor of Education- Secondary at The University of Southern Queensland. It is going well, and I do truly appreciate being a 'mature aged student'. Ten years on top of most of the students in my class certainly has it's advantages.
As for Elms Creative, things have been placed on the back burner... But now that Uni is swinging along nicely, Elms Creative can have some time in the sun.

I am clearing the colection to make room for new stock. I have been feeling inspired by so many things lately and felt I needed to clear the current line before the cupboard spills out defy which way!
I have visited QAG & GOMA recently and have been inspired by the amazing art there, both new and old. If you get a chance, check out the 21st Century art exhibit at GOMA, it is great fun and really allows you to look t where art is heading and what is currently being produced. I always do love looking at the permanent exhibits at QAG, always comforting and you              always notice something different when you visit.

I recently saw "Wicked" at QPAC for the second time and it was great!! It has such a magnificent set and the costumes are just outstanding! I also saw a much smaller production, but still equal in acting quality and entertainment value. "The Ugly One" recently played at Metro Arts in Brisbane, I absolutely loved it! If you ever get the chance to see it, check it out!! It is such a refreshing piece of theatre, it is witty and hilarious and the acting was fantastic as well.
Vanity Fair recently released it's "Hollywood Issue" and it is superb! I have been a fan of both the Hollywood and Music issue for a very long time, collecting the three page covers and this issue is brilliantly shot, sadly the cover is not shot by Annie Liebowitz (my favorite photographer) but she took some of the shots for inside the issue - so all is not lost.

I have also been hired to work on a local private school's production of "Annie", the show goes up in 2 weeks and it is looking great! Pictures will follow in up coming blogs. The 1930's have also been an inspiration as well, it is nice to be involved with glamorous gowns and fashion from the 1930's, What wonderfully aesthetically rich era.

So upcoming jewellery??
We will have to wait and see.... I have plenty of materials to use and I look forward to expanding the Enviro range. "What else can be used as jewellery I wonder?" Results of question in future blogs!!
Well that is it for now, take a look at what's on sale at Elms Creative on Facebook and see if there is anything you like.
Until then fun-sters!
Andreas at Elms Creative HQ.
Images from the

ELMS CREATIVE SUPER SALE!

The week that was.

"Sunsets in the West " - $45.00
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The 750's #1
$25.00
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The 750's #2
$25.00
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"Happy Chappy"
$20.00
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"Taylor Pink and Blue"

$45.00

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"Computer Key Bracelet"
$25.00
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"Diamond Red"
$45.00
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Saturday Accesories

"White Rainbow" Bracelet from the Glass Range $15.00

"Call me sometime" Brooch from the Enviro Range $15.00

"Lace Cameo" Brooch from Ruby Femme $15.00

Earrings - Yellow $10.00

Earrings - Rainbow $10.00

The week that was...

So I have managed to post a piece of jewellery for evey day of the week. In the mean time I have gone on holidays to FNQ and organised my Mother's 60th Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Needless to say I am proud of my efforts. So an update is now in order...
Sunday at the Beach -
Monday - The 750's
Tribal Tuesday -
Glass Wednesday -
Enviro Thursday - -
Ruby Femme Friday  -
Acessories Saturday -

Tribal Tuesday

Heavy, deep pounding drums, rythymic jolting, guttural tones, scary shadows and earthly tones.

The tribal range allows you to go a little wild

At the basis of the range is Nature, natural products, natural colours, wood, clay, seeds, leather. Although the pieces are large and outrageous, it does allow you to feel bold, feel strong and capable of beating a worthy foe in the jungle that is your life. The masks can be considered as talismans, shields, protectors, decorative or simply the coolest thing you’ve ever put around your neck. The great thing about the clay is, it is re-mouldable – if you don’t like it, you can soak it in water and you're back to square one - a lump of clay. With the Elms Creative range I believe that you are wearing a piece of art, when it comes to clay products you are also wearing a bit of my... fingerprints. They feature throughout all, showing they were handcrafted and each an individual.

The Happy Chappy.

When I was moulding this guy, I was only channeling good thoughts. I love his little smile, every-time I wear this little guy I always have someone comment on him. To be worn to put good vibes out into the world!!

The Aztec Calendar -

I love South America and hope to travel there one day in the not too distant future. I love how raw and ritualistic the art and people of the Aztecs were.

Jean-Michel Basquiat (December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) - A brilliant painter who began his work in Graffiti under the tag SAMO. Came to the artworld;s eye in the 80's. However the excesses of the 80's were too much for him and he died of an overdose. Thankfully he left many works for us to admire and adore.

The billiant Julie Taymor, sculpting "Scar's" headpiece for The Lion King. Julieis one of my idols. To create art and works that are at her calibre is a true dream.

As Elms Creative expands on down the line, I hope to do puppets and wall decorations etc.

By working & exploring the medium of clay, I have gained a wonderful knowledge & relationship of what it is capable of...

 

A bowl of happiness!



Sunday at the Beach

Edward Hopper, the American artist, spent a lot of his life on the West Coast of the United States especially around Cape Cod. I get the image of Cape Cod with beautiful coast lines, expensive properties white sun hats, crisp linen pants, grassy dunes & white wine Spritzer’s. This beach is inspiring.

However I grew up in Nth QLD and had family holidays at Kurramine beach. I have very lovely memories of playing card games with Nana, drag netting for bait with Pop and my Mum.

I remember the smell of the canvas awning outside the caravan and how your skin feels after spending the day swimming in the ocean with your little sister.

This piece comes from the “Ocean Range”, it’s called “Sunsets in the West” and reminds me of my times spent in Perth, where the sun actually sets over the ocean.

(Something quite odd for those of us living on the West Coast) The piece is made of Shell and Glass and is finished with a chain and large parrot clasp.

$45.00 (o-nec-015)