We did learn a few [...]]]> Well….it’s been a while between posts (again) but for a good reason this time.
X-change at the Santos Centre finishes today and the opening was a huge success, great turnout and lots of items were traded within the hours of the opening which was only just over an hour.

We did learn a few lessons from this exhibition.
It seems that the concept of trade is an unusual one for most people.
Some had no idea what they could have traded for pieces they liked and not everything offered for trade was practical for some of the artists….after all, it’s going to cost someone quite a bit to come over to Kangaroo Island to give me a massage and I couldn’t really accept an offer to landscape the garden for the same reason. iTunes cards were a good trade for me as I use lots of iTunes credit, so that helped so out most of my trades.

There have been lots of flow-on interest in my work as well and I have had enquiries for other pieces, similar and different to what has gone in to the exhibition. I am having a bit of a ‘brain drain’ at the moment now that the adrenalin of preparation is over but….there’s still more to do soon…..Easter market…..prep for new stuff for SALA and I had better get my thinking cap on for October’s Art Feast…..

One of the stand outs in the collective’s exhibition was the collection of larger than life photoprints which my boyfriend put up….all stunning photos and even more so in the dimensions he had them printed out in….it is even more impressive in real life to see these stunning photos up close and see the detail in the Ospreys and the sea lions…..

Now that all that mad frenzy of getting pieces ready for the exhibition are over, I have been busy catching up with ‘this and that’ and last weekend saw me busy with wire….

I made lots of jumprings to weave into bracelets for some commisioned orders and they turned up really lovely…..

So now…..this weekend has been spent setting up our new iPads, updating software and dealing with all those oh-so-necessary techie issues we seem to use daily nowadays to keep in touch with the outside world. Well…..certainly true for me out here in a remote location on a faraway island…

Just thought I should take a break to update this page and when I get the pieces back from the exhibition, I will post them up here and possibly in the shop as well for sale.
Stay tuned……..

~~~simplybea~~~

All that hard work is now finished, just have to get the items to Adelaide to set up for the exhibition and have a good time!!!

Catalogue descriptions have been submitted, my ‘reference photos’ have been done – shaky hands didn’t help but they are good enough for my personal [...]]]> *phew* and **double phew**

All that hard work is now finished, just have to get the items to Adelaide to set up for the exhibition and have a good time!!!

Catalogue descriptions have been submitted, my ‘reference photos’ have been done – shaky hands didn’t help but they are good enough for my personal reference.

Here are a couple of the ‘group shots’ so you can have a sneak peek at what is going up to Adelaide on Thursday.

The necklace below is is my ‘play’ with copper….it just makes the blues in the beads ‘pop’…and I love the effect, so what do you think?

Playing with copper

……….and the other side of the focal bead…….

So, there you go…..some images of the pieces I have put together for x-change.

See you at the exhibition?

~~~SimplyBea~~~

All the pieces are now done, just have to prepare the catalogue, write up descriptions and rate the pieces, take reference photos so I know what’s there and then pack!!!

I [...]]]> Well, next week will be a very full one for us……going up to Adelaide on Thursday to set up for the X-Change exhibition.

All the pieces are now done, just have to prepare the catalogue, write up descriptions and rate the pieces, take reference photos so I know what’s there and then pack!!!

I will post piccies up here later and then also photos of beads to be made up into pieces for the gallery and for sale through my FB page.

Just hoping this hayfever attack goes away soon – it’s NOT fun to try and do stuff with a super runny nose, itchy throat, ears and eyes!!! *yuk*

Catch you later!

~~~SimplyBea~~~

Brought to you by the “Small Change Collective”, this group of 10 artists have all produced their work without concern for what money it might bring to them. Instead they are happy to trade their art for (almost) whatever you are willing to offer them! [...]]]> This exhibition is a little bit different.

Brought to you by the “Small Change Collective”, this group of 10 artists have all produced their work without concern for what money it might bring to them. Instead they are happy to trade their art for (almost) whatever you are willing to offer them!

A trailer for a framed limited edition print? Yes! A couple of bottles of champagne for a necklace? Sure thing! A massage for a polymer clay dragon? Why not!

I am taking part in this exhibition with 10 other talented artists.

Some sneak peeks of what I am working on ……….

Come and check out the final results for yourself at the Santos Conservation Centre.
The opening is on 26th February from 2-4pm.
Come along, bring your fiends and spread the word…….looking forward to seeing you there.

~SimplyBea~

I know I have not posted in a long time, been busy, busy, busy and now I am baaack with LOTS of new inspiration and creative energy!

February will be a BIG month for me, new work and an exhibition with 10 other talented artists. A theme with [...]]]> Happy Lunar New Year to everyone.

I know I have not posted in a long time, been busy, busy, busy and now I am baaack with LOTS of new inspiration and creative energy!

February will be a BIG month for me, new work and an exhibition with 10 other talented artists. A theme with a twist!

………. stay tuned…….. more to come……..in the mean time…..

GONG XI FA CAI !!!

Wishing you and your loved ones a year of happiness and good health!!

~~~ SimplyBea ~~~

* NEW: Experiencing crashes after updating to iPad app version 2.1.1? A few users have reported that the [...]]]> Well….wouldn’t you know it…..
I virtually ‘live’ with my iPad since the day I have had it, it has my address book, diary, notes, books, movies, music, and…….yes…..my magazine subscriptions…which are now totally unavailable to me!!!!

* NEW: Experiencing crashes after updating to iPad app version 2.1.1? A few users have reported that the app crashes a few minutes into using it. The problem can be remedied immediately by deleting your existing app and reinstalling from scratch in the App Store. You’ll still have access to all of your magazines, however, if you do this you will need to re-download issues. We are in the process of submitting a fix to Apple for those who prefer not to reinstall.

THAT message has been up on the Zinio site for a couple ofbweeks now and when I sent an email to their supportt team to query the ETA….nada….straight up first response was to delete app and re-download ALL my magazines.
Follow up response was curt and not helpful…won’t go there….

Humph…..for people with huge/unlimited internet limits and fast speeds…not a problem.

This country lass has to deal with a funky, unreliable, limited satellite service….so…..guess I am just gonna have to wait and just pretend I do not have those magazines and then hopefully when it is fixed…..it will be like Christmas….assuming it will be fixed by then.

Oh well….another instance of ‘customer service’ from busines that says….gimme gimme gimme…..and oh yeah, when it’s broke…..whatever…..

~~~ SimplyBea ~~~