A CREATIVE SPACE

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ART DAY at MOSS GROTTO

I was very flattered when the Art department of Christian College asked me this week if I would be a speaker to their year 7 art students.

The subject of the morning was, "HOW TO BE CREATIVE IN A SPACE WITHOUT GOING TO AN ART GALLERY".

Two groups of students for half an hour each were brought into my store to look at still life installations,grouped objects,materials and how art has been used within a space.

Some of the questions involved were:

How successful do you think installations have been in communicating the purpose of attracting attention for the customer?

In what way do you think Alex has used her art talents and creativity in MOSS GROTTO?

Why do you think Alex merchandises the way she has?

 At first I was a little nervous, but I decided that there really was no wrong or right answer when it comes to being creative - it just is!

The students took some great snap shots and asked lots of questions of their own.

It was a fun morning and from the feedback I got, I'm sure the art students had fun!

Fur vest in smoke grey

NEW smoke cardigan knits

Image from my collage wall within the store

NEW grey cardigan knits

 Cape style cardigan in mocha & black

Ceramic cross by Powell Designs

April window at MOSS GROTTO

A new Mexican market lady arrived this week.I just love her!

60's style chair in white

Front window at MOSS GROTTO

Suede clutch in mustard.

ENJOY!

MG KEEPS YOU WARM - WRAP up with FUR!

Beautiful NEW fur wraps,Long cardigan knits and wrap tops. 

Soft tones of mocha,charcoal and latte.

Stop in at MOSS GROTTO and see for yourself.

Ikat print cushions

Leather clutch by Palah

Cable throws in grey,latte,mocha and black

Tear drop earrings & rings available in warm brass tones for winter

MY VISUAL INSPIRATION!

"Visual inspiration ALWAYS leads to creativity!"

These following shots are just some of the images that I love in my files!

One photo includes my 2 step sons in Guatemala on their travels this year!

The Bouvier Sisters

Tom left, Ben far right in Guatemala 2012

The perfect summer frock!

Christie Turlington in the day! 

Bouvier Sisters

Blog on this week to see NEW fur vests and knit cardigans in store!

A DAY off with the PAINTS

FRIDA KHALO

"There have been two great accidents in my life.One was the trolley & the other was Diego! Diego was by far the worst" Frida Khalo

After a frantic Easter in store I was more than happy to have a day off yesterday.Great to be at home, I naturally avoided the mundane things like house work, and decided it was time to bring out my paints.

Stages of Frida.K

At the moment I'm working on a job painting another Frida Khalo for a client.As a rule I don't repeat my work....but for this fan I couldn't say no.

Much smaller than the large installation I did for Al Poco in Barwon Heads and of course....slighly different.

In the coming months I'm planning on really concentrating on my art as the feedback and enquiries have been fantastic!
Still alot to do on Frida...you will see the changes when she's complete.
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EDDIE RABBIT says "GOOD-BYE!"

EDDIE RABBIT - SOLD

Known for my passion for cartoons, I loved  painting Eddie!

 No matter the surface or medium - an art piece should be fun!

Eddie the Rapper rabbit's life span was very short this Easter break at MOSS GROTTO.An absolute joy to paint......I said goodbye to  Eddie today.

EASTER @ MOSS GROTTO

MOSS GROTTO loves Easter!

 Think crisp mornings and great blue skies.It's also the month I celebrate my birthday - which = being spoilt!

This year the MG Easter window is dedicated to street art -

Meet "Eddie Rabbit!"

 Using recycled cardboard from a left over box,paint & texta......Eddie comes alive!

This shot of Eddie was taken at home when I first started him.Blog on next week to see the finished image....or better still - take time out to look at the MOSS GROTTO window this month!

EDDIE 

Hear,see & speak no evil - bunny sets

NEW Ikat vases in handmade ceramics

Couldn't resist this photo.Loving those "black" bunny ears!

Don't try this at home...

Leather tassel bag.NEW in store.

NEW embroided wool ponchos from Mexico.All designs are one off.

This amazing piece arrived yesterday. A  market lady - straight from Mexico! Unfortunately my step sons weren't able to fit her in a backpack on their travels through Mexico, so my supplier kindly shipped her direct to M.G.

Aren't her eyes fabulous!She sits on my counter.

Hand made earrings from South America. 

MG has a new range of chairs in store.Available in various designs and colours.

Leather fringe clutch

Mustard suede clutch

 Chocolate stitch style clutch in leather finish