"I begin with an idea ... and then it becomes something else"
~ Picasso

Sunday, 3 April 2011

Colourful St. Ives

Such a beautiful spring weekend
blue skies
a warm breeze
aquamarine sea
yellow lichen covered rooftops

sweet scented spring flowers
a lovely day for a visit to a favourite gallery

falling in love

with every single one of Matthew Lanyon's paintings
in the Porthminster Gallery, St. Ives

enjoying the colours of St. Ives

there is so much going on for me right now ...

I'm preparing for a week of workshops next week,
revealing the contents of my erosion bundle and
posting about a collage paper swap I did as well as
the heart I made for Chrissie, more natural dyeing reveals
and trying to get back on track with showing more sketchbook work

Quite soon I will be announcing the opening of my online shop
but I want it all to be perfect so I'm still "tweaking" a few things

Thank you so much for reading and following along

creative wishes

19 comments:

Margaret Garrood said...

Good luck with all your work- especially the shop which I am sure will be great. The weather looks perfect there- I hope it's still the same when I arrive in a few weeks time.
XMargaret

Lisa said...

delightful photos Carolyn..what picture perfect day. I'm looking forward to the opening of your shop.. and without a doubt it will be perfect.. like everything that you do!
So glad you are back...i missed your energy and inspiration! xo

Caroline said...

Beautiful St Ives images! Good luck with your new venture!

Diane said...

Can't wait for the shop. I love your creations. I'm collecting "bits" for you. xxxxx

mano said...

st. ives is such a wonderful place!
I'm looking forward to your shop and wish you good luck!

Gina said...

I love the idea of you having an on-line shop!

Julie Shackson said...

Lovely post (as ever!) and can't wait to browse your shop! xxjxx

CAROLYN SAXBY said...

Oh thank you ... all of you. I do need a bit of encouragement when it comes to the shop. I want things to be really nice and I'm so busy I need to get a few things out of the way first so I can concentrate on getting it lovely

Bless your heart all of you x

ShabbyChicShaz said...

It looks glorious down there in St Ives, lucky you :)

ju-north said...

Looking forward to your shop!

Anonymous said...

I'm stting here on holiday in St Ives as I type and loving it! If your shop can capture just a small bit of the love I feel for this place then I'm sure that it will be a succcess. Good luck!

Linda

Jensters said...

No, thanks Carolyn your blog is worth coming to every time i love to see st ives my favourite place and im due there next month for my yearly visit....good luck with the on-line shop im sure i shall buy something from it....and i cant wait to see what's in your bundle.

ArtPropelled said...

I enjoyed a peek into St. Ives, your favourite studio and Mathew Lanyon's website. Thanks Carolyn and all the best for your online shop.

K J D said...

Hi Carolyn

Good luck with your tweaking!!!!

Lovely pics :)

Karenx

Lyn said...

Lovely photos Carolyn hope the week goes well for you.
love
Lyn
xxx

Lynda Howells said...

i enjoy visiting St.Ives and still wished l could live therexxgive my love to the seagullsx lynda

Chrissie said...

I'm sure the shop will be full of delights. Have a good week - looking forward to seeing your erosion bundle once the contents have dried out a bit!

Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor said...

Holy cow that first photo would make a stunning color palette! The sky, the sand, the lichen... Gorgeous!

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