January 27, 2011
This was a Christmas gift for my daughter, so I wasn't able to post this before the fact. As often is the case with gifts I create for my family, I wasn't able to finish it in time (I have a difficult time saying no to last minute commissions from clients!), so I gave it to her as a work-in-progress. It is still incomplete, most of the individual images need finishing, and then it needs some tweaking to pull the whole thing together. This mixed media portrait montage is of Tilly, my daughter's beloved Jack Russel Terrier, who died suddenly last August at the age of 12. She was a fierce hunter of squirrels and groundhogs, sometimes managing to climb trees in her enthusiasm for the chase. A great friend of our two Border Collies, she would play crazy, silly games with them, which involved much running around in circles, and grabbing of ears and tails. Amazingly enough for a Jack Russel Terrier, she was also very laid back, quite the couch potato and enjoying many long naps stretched out on the grass soaking up the sun. We miss her very much.
I apologize for the rather poor image. It is too big to fit on my scanner, and the day was very dull and cloudy, so not enough light for my camera. When I finish the portrait I will get a better image, I promise!
Posted by Julie Brown. Posted In : Portraits
December 15, 2010
And why wouldn't they? They are a thing of beauty. I love wellington boots the way some women love their Jimmy Choo's or Ferragamo's.
 And these Hunter wellies are so red. And shiny. And sexy.  My old wellies (wellie wanna be's) are pink plaid. I loved them, too. We had some good, down and dirty times together, but after only two years, they are worn out. Faded and full of holes, they are finished. I've been wearing them anyway, because I could not find replacements in my small town, a...
Posted by Julie Brown. Posted In : Living by the Brook
December 14, 2010
We had our first great winter kick-off blizzard over the past three days. Snow, howling winds and -30 Celsius windchill. We will have worse storms throughout the winter, but this first one of the season always seems to hit hard.
 The view from my front door in a brief moment when I could actually see beyond the porch!
 The chickadees were hanging on for dear life! I am amazed that they could even fly in the face of the gale.  My wreath looks lovely with a bit of snow on top, don't you think? ... Continue reading...
Posted by Julie Brown. Posted In : Living by the Brook
December 13, 2010
High bush cranberries grow thick along the creek (brook) and road. The tart, deep red berries provide nourishment through the autumn and winter to the birds and animals that live nearby.
The berries are particularly striking against the white snow, and that vision inspired the creation of a series of pieces I call "Winter Berries".
 "Winter Berry" Synthetic Red Jade and Sterling Silver Earrings  "Winter Berries" Synthetic Red Jade, White Freshwater Pearl and Sterling Silver Necklace See these,...
Posted by Julie Brown. Posted In : Creating by the Brook
December 11, 2010
The Aspiring Metalsmiths team I belong to has a monthly blogroll challenge. I missed the one last month (I managed to take photos and start my post and then my computer crashed and I lost it), and I'm late with this one, but better late than never, right? The topic this month is "What skill do you want to learn next?" I found it incredibly difficult to choose just one thing. I love learning new skills and, still being very much an "aspiring" metalsmith, I feel that I haven't really solidifi... Continue reading...
Posted by Julie Brown. Posted In : Metalsmithing
September 15, 2010
It's found a new home here on my website, with plans to stick around for quite a while. You should see more activity here, now that everything is in one place. Easier for you to keep track of what's new at Wabi Brook Studio, much easier for me to write about it. The website has a new look, too. Among other things, shopping for art, portraits, and jewellery just became easier! Now you can purchase your favourite things directly from the website! I'm all for simplifying things, and this ha... Continue reading...
Posted by Julie Brown.
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A Bit About Julie
| Julie A. Brown, Wabi Brook Studio |
| A Farm Near New Liskeard, Temiskaming Shores |
I'm a full-time artist and metalsmith following my own path. I live a creative life inspired by nature, and fueled by tea and dark chocolate. When I'm not in my studio slapping paint around or pounding metal, or collaborating with my Spirit of the Arts partners, you will find me in my garden under my favourite tree, lost in a good book.
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2014 Winter Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday, January 26: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Ring Making
Friday, January 31: PD Day Art Adventure Camp: 9:00 a.m to noon - Exploring Texture and Colour
Tuesday, February 4: 10:00 to Noon - Earring Making Thursday, February 13: 10:00 to Noon - Chain Making Tuesday, February 18: 10:00 to Noon - Introduction to Metal Stamped Jewellery
Tuesday, February 25: 10:00 to Noon - Metal Stamped Jewellery Part 2
Tuesday, March 4: 10:00 to Noon - Metal Stamped Jewellery Part 3
All workshops and classes are held in the studio at Spirit of the Arts on Lakeshore Road in New Liskeard, ON
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