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A New Studio Assistant and an Art Jewellery Challenge

Posted by Julie Brown on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, In : Creating by the Brook

I had a very productive day in the studio yesterday, working on a piece for the Aspiring Metalsmiths' April Design Challenge .
For this challenge, we are to design a piece of wearable art with a favourite artist or style in mind.

I have many favourite artists and styles, but I chose to focus on Lawren Harris, a Canadian artist who was one of the founding members of the Group of Seven. I love the lines in his abstract landscapes.

Painting of Mt. Lefroy by Lawren Harris, 1930

Unfortunately, the photos I took of my work in progress didn't t...
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Finally! A Crocus to Brighten my Day.

Posted by Julie Brown on Thursday, May 5, 2011, In : Living by the Brook

It's hard for me to believe that almost a month has gone by since my last post! Things have gotten a bit crazy here at the Brook, and I'm finding it hard to keep up. Spring has finally arrived. I noticed this lone crocus in my garden while I was hanging out the laundry. Crocuses are one of my favourite spring flowers. Such hardy little things.

I have a lot of news to tell you, but it will have to wait for another day. I'm going out to play in sun!
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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 living 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, you might find me trying to tame my jungle of a garden, or playing a rousing game of Chuckit with the dogs.