Off the Hook Art Auction at the Maclaren this Friday and I am missing it!

Installation Shot of Off the Hook art auction at Maclaren Art Gallery in Barrie

You know those times when you are not quite sure you want to go on vacation because you are going to miss one of the coolest events of the year?  Well, it would just so happen that my hubby booked us a lovely little jaunt to Cuba, which will be taking me out of town before the big show. 

Taking a sneak peek yesterday, there are definately a few beauties I would love to add to my collection.  Claudia Mandler McKnights newest work is a real stunner and Jeanette Luchese's print is delicious due to its mark making and luscious layers.  To read about the event, click the link below, and to receive 25% off any artwork in my studio during Lakeshore Mews' Holidandy event on December 8th, guess which work on the wall is mine.  No pressure.  :)

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Fabricated Landscapes by Jill Price November 6th - Dec 2nd, 2012

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Fabricated Landscapes by Jill PriceNovember 6th -...: Fabricated Landscapes by Jill Price November 6th - December 2nd, 2012 During the month of November, Jill Price will feature some of h...

Getting crafty for Holly and Ivy at Matthews Hall

Well tomorrow will be a busy day packing up the car to head to London for the 4th annual Holly and Ivy event at Matthews Hall.  It is always nice to return to my old stomping grounds and visit with the families and staff that made teaching so enjoyable.  Relinquishing the standard table white table cloth, I have packed up my wire shelves to create displays of pillows, purses, brooches, and bowls, with my fabricated landscapes as the backdrop to my smaller craft items.  I think I am starting to get the hang of presentation thanks to my awesome friend and shop owner Meaghan Armstrong.  If you miss shopping at the event, you can call me to custom order purses or brooches for Christmas.

Upcycled old canvases are carefully cut and stitched into bowls of various shapes and sizes making them the perfect centre or accent piece, both indoors and out.  They are perfect in a home where children or clumsy spouses reside.

Upcycled old canvases and fabric are turned into one of a kind clutches that will become a point of discussion where ever you go.  Funk up a simple black gown or dress up a cool pair of jeans and blazer outfit with these unique pieces.

New Canvas brooches are soft and colourful, bright enough to make a statement on any jean jacket or winter coat.  Made from recycled scraps of old canvases, my old mistakes are quickly becoming real gems.

Art and Horrible Hairdo Caught on Film at Soupstock!

My art was featured on this cool website as one of the artists at Soupstock on Sunday.  I am completely stoked about being in the same video as Jim Cuddy, but my hairdo definitely needed some help here.  What is wrong with these camera men that they don't tell you these things!

Sand People Opens Tomorrow!

Thanksgiving weekend is always a good time to head north of the city and take in the golden fields and trees changing colours.  This month I have luckily landed a show in Craighurst, Ontario at the Woodside Gallery, which is perfect timing as everyone heads up to the Horseshoe Valley to take in the Images Studio Tour.  If you prefer summer over fall or winter, my new oil paintings capturing moments on the beach will warm your heart.  Inspired from my summer vacation in Ocean City, each day I would document the positive and negative space of people scattered on the sand from my 10th floor condo.  It wasn't until I zoomed in on the images did I realize that there were stories to be told for each subject.  A real people watcher on the slowest of days, I found it fascinating to examine each person's stance, stature, gaze and belongings to guess what might be going on in their lives.  Although not intentionally working as a voyeur, the zoom capabilities of my camera enabled me to look into people's lives from a very safe distance.  The writing in the sand works to reveal who I am as a person just as much as it helps to create the character in the work.   Come see the show and tell me what you might've assumed about these individuals and why so I can get to know my audience as well.