Best Practices Mission to the USA

Mechanic’s Hall. Worcester, Ma.  

Here I am on the stage of Mechanic's Hall in Worcester, Ma. This picture was taken while on tour of Mechanic’s Hall during a Best Practices Mission to the United States this past April.  During this mission I had the opportunity to visit and meet with many artisans and gallery operators and had some great conversations through art.  

I have to say this was a really great trip for several reasons. First, my travel companions were artisans and industry persons from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P.E.I. who shared my passion for art and the role it plays in our world. Secondly, as a group we met with and toured many artisan studios, craft industries, museums and galleries in the Ma., and Vermont area. We had an opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss common industry concerns. I certainly learned a number of things including that we have much to contribute artistically to the world. 

A Natural Find

A natural find...

My daughter and I found this interesting piece of nature on our property.  We have relocated it just outside my studio.  This is just one of the natural sculpture pieces you will find when visiting my studio.

Inverness County Rain Storm

Which is the road and which is the brook??

The rain came fast and furious leaving much destruction in its path all across Inverness County.  The power of nature is amazing.  Bridges were damaged or lost, roads were left with craters in the middle and campers were washed out to see.  Loch Ban Road is back to normal thanks to the NS Department of Highways and our landscaping continues to evolve.

Conversation in Art

What does art mean to you?

"I love hearing what art means to different people...  or even better What makes Art?  Is it an artist?  Is it the viewer?  Does it need to inspire?  To challenge? To me art has many meanings.  I do believe art is everywhere.  It is in sky, in the trees, in the water, it is in our soul."
- DF age not telling