ART SALE - 'SUMMER SISTERS'

SALE - Set series......'SUMMER SISTERS'

Original price for set: $1,350.00 SALE price:$900.(45cm x 75cm) Acrylic on canvas.

For all enquiries call: MOSS GROTTO on 03/5254 2277 or 0419 724406

e:alex@mossgrotto.com.au

Theres nothing better than the thought of fresh wall space.

A clean white canvas to start hanging new art.

 As we start to pack up our home I'm slowly selling off some of my older art work.

This set was painted for the Festival of the Sea when I first moved to Barwon Heads 11 years ago.

The Sisters hugging symbolise the difference between protection in the sun and skin before sun exposure.

For more images of this art set log on to my MOSS GROTTO EMPORIUM Facebook page this afternoon.

COOLER DAYS @ MOSS GROTTO

MOSS GROTTO after dark - Cooler days.

 I  love this shot!

There's something about the early evening "light" that makes everything look & feel so different.

You may have noticed that MOSS GROTTO has new "cooler days"

trading hours.

 We are now closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

For all after hours enquiries call: 0419 724406

On celebrating my 44th Birthday recently I decided to have a "lifestyle" change! I didn't want to wait for something to happen in my life to reach this decision I simply wanted to have more time for me!

 These new days of free time have been fantastic! With more hours in the day to myself I'm excited about producing new art work.

 Competition is good! It keeps you fresh and alert!

Someone asked me the other day what my biggest challenge is in running my own retail business?  

I think the most important thing is to stay fresh,don't be afraid of change  & never let your eyes go off duty.

Don't waste hours worrying about what your competition is doing.The positive thing about competition is,it keeps you on your toes.The challenge is there everyday but without it we become lazy!

 Naturally be aware of your competition, but my simple rule is -

 "follow your own style & create what you love most." 

NEW pieces in store.Porcelain dish with hand painted parrots in pink & aqua

Ikat pattern cushions in new gelati colour designs & lush petite velvet styles with pom poms.

Tribal wall piece sit with fur vests in Mocha,silver grey & charcoal

Ikat gelati colour cushions & white sequin cushions

Mothers Day candles from PALM BEACH,Ikat hand made ceramic vases and more...

*****Don't forget to blog on soon to see more new items arriving instore.

ENJOY!

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.
Stay blogged on to Moss Grotto or find us on facebook.

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.