Author: tammy.schmidt
new traditions
Christmas is quickly approaching and I am in a bit of a funk. I guess this is what happens when you put together the following: I enjoy making traditional foods to mark the holidays, I lost 25 pounds this year by maintaining a somewhat consistent effort in modifying my diet and adding a good dose…
small works
Some of Montreal’s artistic talents have come forth to present their gifts… to you. Visit us at Fleurbain during this season to take in some painting, photography and more… not to mention a cup of tea or glass of wine (depending on time of day!) BIG VERNISSAGE: Saturday December 10, 6-9pm Sunday December 11, 3-9pm…
DIY: revive failed knitting
We all do it. Don’t be ashamed. If you know how to knit, you have some… FAILED KNITTING. An anecdote: A friend of mine announced she was pregnant with her second child. In anticipation, I bought a pattern for a cute little sweater. Friend had baby: A girl! So I bought some pink-ish wools and…
Point Counter Point
Our first exhibition in Fleurbain’s gallery space is on until December 7th… Natasha Henderson presents Point Counter Point, a suite of paintings that use the music and concepts of JS Bach as a point of beginning. The works are richly layered with paint and ideas. Counterpoint is a method of music in which concurrent themes…
up the mountain
Last week while I was on a new (to me) part of Mount Royal, I took a photo of the trees. Little did I realise (well ok, I did know it was coming soon) that within a matter of days this scene would be covered with snow. I might get back for a white version…
just do it yourself!
Last week I was interviewed for a documentary focusing on the cosmetic industry in Canada. ?áIt was so much fun! ?áMy basic message was that if we are concerned by what is in our cosmetics, we can use our creativity and empower ourselves to make our own. ?áYes, there is much to do in terms…
creative building blocks
Creativity knows no bounds… but it does work better when there are?ásome constraints! I read an article last night in the Globe and Mail, written by Russell Smith. I agree with his musings. I have seen students grow in their creative endeavours when there are?áconstraints placed on them, a few rules they must adjust to.…
Fleurbain. Is open.
YES! We did it! We opened our doors to the public… On November 5th, we had a?á party and business-launch and vernissage of art! It was a fabulous evening. We are proud and happy to announce that we are HERE. You can join us! Tammy is available for full consultations and mini consultations. ?áPlease email…
so three chickens walk into a bar…
Today I spent several hours in waiting rooms. I got to have various bodily?áfluids taken for examination. I was mis-directed at the local hospital, so that I wasted almost?áan hour standing around waiting even more. I had two receptionists laugh at things I didn’t find particularly?áfunny, which showed me that they were focussed on their…