Moveable Type Truck comes to St Pete!

The Moveable Type truck came to St Pete! We had so much fun visiting it. Kyle Durrie, the owner and artist is lovely. She made the experience wonderful. She welcomed us in her small space as if we had known her for years. I walked in amazed and inspired by the truck and her! The space she has created is inviting and perfect.  My daughter was instantly comfortable and wanting to create something. She helped Kyle spread the ink on the type to get it ready to print.  She was so excited about it. And I loved watching her amazement. We got to take home our creation, a print of St Petersburg Type Truck!

On Kyle's blog, she says her two favorite things are printing and road trips. She has created a life around these two things that fit perfectly together.

Kyle has traveled all over the US and some parts of Canada with her Moveable Type Truck. If she is going to be in your area, you HAVE to visit her and her truck. 

Happy Printing!

Solstice

When you walk into Solstice, you are taken into a peaceful winter wonderland. 

The experience is one of a kind. The energy in the room is amazingly calming. 

These artists have a gift to transform a space into such a quiet and inspiring place.

Birds are chirping and you can't help but want to stay for a very long time. 

Every tiny detail is magical.

 

This amazing Art installation was created by Saori, Yanuary Navarro, and Gregory Dirr along with many other artists. It is completely made of recycled materials. And it is beautiful! 

It will only be up through Saturday and then a new Art Installation will be up by January 14th! If you haven't already, you must stop by Olio Gallery on Saturday!!!

Weekend Photos

Swinging on Swings!

Crislip Arcade on the 600 Block

I moved into the Crislip Arcade of the 600 Block in St Petersburg (Florida) late last year. It is a beautiful long hallway full of history. Many wonderful shops were there before ours. Built in the 1920's the arcade is one of 3 left remaining in downtown St Petersburg. Being down there I get to hear the stories of people stopping in anxious to tell us about how it used to be. Recently, some new tenants have moved in and created a new energy in the arcade and I am so happy about that. There is always something going on at the 600 Block. There is music, Art shows, and the Gallery Walks once a month ( the second Saturday of the month). It is a wonderful place to be and to meet new people. AND the creative energy is amazing! I feel fortunate to be a part of the Arcade and the 600 Block! It is a great community of artists!

Jennifer is the owner of Eve-n-Odd Gallery which is a wonderful whimsical gallery that you could spend hours in looking at all the artwork.

And her work is amazing! I hope to one day own a piece of her paintings. I do have these two great little wooden figures.

Rosey is the owner of Ramblin' Rose. It is a wonderfully eclectic shop full of Vintage finds. Her shop is full of wonderful treasures. I have spotted a few floral vintage pins and dresses I would love to own!

Cheryl moved in last Saturday! Her gallery, Olio Gallery is simply beautiful. I am so happy to have her as my next door neighbor. Her paintings are amazing as you can see in the photo. Her use of bold colors create such a beautiful effect.

Join the Crislip Art revolution!!!!

Rings 19-27

I am loving the experience of making a ring a day, but I am not sure if I can continue on for an entire year. I love the creativity it is spurring. However, it is so challenging to find the time everyday to make a ring. But at this point I am going to continue on and take it one day at a time. I am going to challenge myself to set more stones and create rings beyond my comforts. It is amazing to me that just a few years ago I was leery of making rings, because of the time it took for me to make them. I am getting so much better at it...as with anything you do.

Last night after a nice dinner with my daughter, I drove around a little bit. She was getting sleepy so I thought she might fall asleep if I continued to drive. (she had a long day at school). I slowly drove along the Bay to see the beautiful full moon shining on the water and then through the neighborhood. I was inspired at every turn. A beautiful front door, a palm tree, a window...every where I looked I found inspiration for a Ring or a necklace...I was designing them in my head. Having only been in Florida a year, I am still discovering all it's treasures. I wish I had my camera with me, but I didn't and it was late (late for us is 8 or so). And as I was being so inspired by my tropical surroundings, I knew that my Daughter and I were in the right place right now doing the right thing. We miss our Friends in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, but our adventure here is filled with beautiful days at the beach and inspiration at every turn.
My creation
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