white stuff

White stuff at the recycling depot doesn't usually stay very white but here are a few bright and lovely bits...

gree gree gree tings

that would be cool

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Peace and light

a new wreath for the season...old plugs and cords and dubious wiring...
recycled  greetings

the last calendar page of the year

Thanks to everyone who came to the Faire this past weekend....Saturday was drenching but you arrived full of cheer and Sunday was a beautiful day, brisk, blue and busy...thanks again for coming out and congratulations to all the vendors and volunteers who made the fair such a successful event.

The 31st Annual Denman Island Christmas Craft Faire

'Bowery Joe - Seasons Greegree'
a new card...
Botanical Curiosities and Junkyard Byrds
will be in the Seniors Hall with prints and cards..

Saturday & Sunday  

December 1st & 2nd, 2012       

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Delicious lunches will be available at both the Back Hall of the Community Centre 
and the Seniors Lounge in the Seniors Centre.

Both venues are wheelchair accessible.

Admission is FREE!

Just park your vehicle at Buckley Bay and walk on the ferry. A Shuttle Van will be on hand to transfer visitors from the Denman Island Ferry Terminal up the hill to Denman Village, or it’s only a two block walk up the hill.

 In 2010, Westworld Magazine announced it as one of the top 10 December winter events to go to in BC.

You’ll enjoy perusing more than 85 craft booths, where (mostly) Denman artisans will offer a wide selection of pottery, carvings, woodworking, paintings, jewelry, weaving,  herbs, soaps and essential oils, clothing, cards, candles, calendars, and much more! This is the perfect opportunity to complete your holiday shopping and enjoy some time in a unique community that thrives on the arts!

why so serious?

I have been thinking about sewing kits...

What do you think?

the lost months...October and November

What can I say? The last 2 months have been so packed with family affairs that I have not had time to post any new work...

I don't really remember October...

water babies for the fall fair

Water babies....aquapedia piscimaginata and trollinglure lingueforma pacifica..

1920’s Reliable doll head, action figure gloves, steamer scales, fish net, barbed wire, paper flower, buttons, toy bow, flashlight head, light bulb, valve handle. 
Marine map of the island, photo album, 
 the trollinglure..lingueforma pacifica: copper pipe & fishing lures

designed for the HI Fall Fair 2012

September...even the air is different

 autumn caresses...air  weighs lightly with longing ...
berry juices, deer in the brambles, early morning chill, afternoon heat,
nodding seed pods,
a community of relief and peace. harvests. much ado about soup cans
and much more to do about firewood.
satiation and joy. canning kettles and larders.
bare feet celebrate...still a dance...
everything tastes of fall.

Hornby Island Farmers Market...Junkyard Byrds booth

A quiet moment at the end of an August afternoon, time to pack up til next Wednesday. 

Cards...new bykes and old crows

    The Phillips loop frame bike  #0018BB

   Cirque  #001BB

 Cirque 3  #0010BB

 Crankspunk   #0017BB

 Byke reflections   #0016BB

 Cirkus 5   #0014BB

 Rouge et noir   #0015BB

 Cyclopedal seat pods

 Rouge et noir    #008BB

 Seatpost   #009BB

the Phillips loop frame

She was leaning in the shadow of the water tower, battered black steel...her curvaceous frame, step through and ride...I don't know who left her there but am grateful I had the chance to photograph her before she was spirited away to be ravished and modernized. I  imagine the many miles, assignations, commutes, flights, pursuits...apple trees and narrow lanes. This gal -  a sturdy, graceful and obviously faithful friend. The lady Phillips, before Raleigh. Delighted to have met you....long may your wheels spin!

This is my newest print...
Taking something "fresh baked" to the Farmers Market where I sell my work each Wednesday and Saturday during the summer.

August unfolding

Junkus grasses attract Corvids & Scribes

Newest print shows Corvids in clumps of junkus (pencil) grass

Bowery Joe and the DubCrow playing unplugged

I originally built this stage set for a square format and only this week finished a rectangular version. As you can see I am still delighted with the wonderful old plugs and electronic nightmares that I find at the depot. Especially fond of this light bulb! Inspired by Austin City Limits...

On stage...unplugged - Bowery Joe and the DubCrow

Bowery Joe and the DubCrow...play unplugged
I have been working on several new images, byrd and botanical - 
for my print and card collection displayed.  I have a  booth at the Farmers Market in the copse...we are there  every Wednesday and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm throughout the summer.

Ride the Day!
In July we follow the Tour...Go Ryder!
ok....go riders!

June 2012...Bowery Joe cards

Hand in Glove Ferns

another collection of depot colours

Introducing a few more cards...
#75 Bowery Joe with  DubCrow

#74  Bowery Joe with Fans

#73  Bowery Joe with Fan

 #72  Bowery Joe Wild West

# 71  Bowery Joe Trackin’

Bowery Joe does a jig

Building a variety of stances for Bowery Joe who can't stand still while playing...

Island Gallery awakes

"Rise up"

may day and blue

Bowery Joe...one man band

my new poster/print (featuring the bower byrds) ...
Blues, Where ART thou?
Art show opening, Sunday May 6th...kicking off  the 13th Annual Hornby Island Blues camp
Blues week 2012

-Bang the drum slowly-...
with great respect to Earl Scruggs