I have started doing little mini photoshoots for the things I make, partly to inspire people to play with patterns and enjoy them, but also because it gives me an opportunity to enjoy some of the things we own and promote and appreciate others work and efforts.
Top left is a picture by calligrapher Suzi Smith who runs the etsy paper shop, Tornedgepaper. I am lucky enough to call Suzi a friend and she is very talented. at some point I am hoping she gets her moon photography shop up and running again as I regret I didn't get around to purchasing a set of her moon prints on aluminium... She actually wrote a blog post about this canvas when she created it and I can't believe I have had it so long!
In front of the canvas there are three small items. On the left you can just see a typical evil eye, often seen in Mediterranean areas. This one did not come from the Mediterranean though but the island of Madeira. It was actually attached to an owl originally but they have parted ways and the evil eye sits in our kitchen window. They are traditionally used for protection and were often painted on the prows of boats.
Next to it is a small raku bottle with bison on it from the Crafty Bead. The choice in their etsy shop is staggering... I know bison don't typically fit with the ocean theme but the colour does and I sometimes think that grasslands are a little bit like oceans and bison are just really cool!
Lastly is a tiny little jade turtle given to me by a good friend that lives in Cleveland, Ohio. The colour was perfect for it to be included and turtles are such an iconic ocean going species that I really relate to. I have a number of wooden cases that were originally used to store printing type and they are great for displaying small things. The turtle lives in one of the little cubbies.
In the right corner is a mug made by the potter Marius Roux which was brought as a wedding present. We have been married some time now but Marius still has his pottery at Mullion. We have several mugs and plates and I love the natural variations in colour you get from the firing process. I would have to include closeups for you to see!
Next to the mug is a big chunk of Blue Obsidian. This is a man made stone although it is possible to get natural blue obsidian. I cannot remember where I purchased it as I have had it a long time. I love the way it catches the light with it's irregular surfaces. It is very watery, for a stone! Obsidian is volcanic glass, which explains why this looks like a rough piece of blue glass.
I added a few chunky blue glass beads and some glass that looks like sea glass but isn't actually. I think it was tumbled to create that effect. I think the sea glass may have come from GJ Beads some time ago. The blue glass beads were a gift from a friend with a large bead collection who was destashing.
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