Summerific
Since our last transmission:
*All I want to do is paint green things, as evidenced by the random sketchbook page.
*July 4th visitors were delightful (and were adept at unearthing birds' nests).
*I saw the Shaker exhibit at the Farnsworth for my birthday and it was beyond words. The Farnsworth is a terrific museum (and the Wyeth Center is my favorite space). Speaking of favorite places/spaces, if you find yourself in Rockland, Maine anytime in the near future, in the name of all that is good, please go to hello hello Books/Rock City Cafe. You can thank me later.
Other summer things?
*I made dandelion wine and lived to tell the tale. I used a recipe from this local cookbook, but these directions are pretty close. And if you're wondering what it tastes like, to quote Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine, "I'm a fire-eater! Whoosh!"
*A baby blanket finished for a brand spankin' new niece.
*Fireworks. Because, the 4th. And summer.
Summer Reading List - Download
If you're looking to keep track of your literary adventures this summer, I've drawn a reading list that will satisfy just that purpose. You can find the PDF download below -- it's free for all personal, library and classroom usage. Happy reading!
:: Download Here ::
© Abigail Halpin 2014
St. John's Eve
I'm in the midst of final art right now, but sticking my head in to say howdy.
And here's a sketchbook snippet from this week.
Terrariums
A test swatch of the terrarium themed fabric I designed a few weeks back just came in the mail. I'm 110% certain I need to sew a skirt from said fabric, pronto.
And if you're local, I have two pieces in Here by the Sea: Contemporary Art of the Piscataqua at the Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick. It's a terrific lineup of artists, so be sure to check it out.
