Peggy Kouroumalos

This post is pretty special to me...My friend Peggy is one of the nicest ladies I know, and just happens to be a fantastic painter! She currently has a show up at Christopher Cutts gallery in Toronto (near Dundas West). I just got back from Chicago so I missed the opening:( but I am really excited to go see them in the gallery and get a nice look at them without any people in the way or bumping into me. I normally would post more photos here, but I think you check out her blog and see things directly from her---she is pretty funny/honest and I really enjoy reading what she has to say. I was really excited that she agreed to do an interview with me for NOW, and Peggy gave me really great answers that explain her process, and her partner Joe Becker took the studio shots! So I am really pleased with everything. So if you want see some amazing paintings check out Peggys work. She is one of fave painters right now (not just because we are friends), she is just really that good.


http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=174042

http://peggykouroumalos.blogspot.com/

Genevieve Jodouin

This is the Questions for Crafters that I mentioned in the earlier post...Its Genevieve Jodouin! I have admired her style of prints for awhile. They are very romantic and domesticated. I love the ones where people are reading books or drinking coffee. Oh, I really like her wooden brooches that she prints on. You should check out her little etsy shop to see more. I also had a really nice time in her studio space at 401 Richmond "open studio" Its so big I kinda got lost after a few turns...haha. Genevieve was nice enough to do a little print demo for me to photograph. She made a rabbit print (which I love). And we talked about how it works at Open Studio, and different screens, and what she has coming up... Read the interview to find out more about her
work.

http://torontocraftalert.ca/2010/03/08/questions-for-crafters-genevieve-jodouin/

http://www.genevievejodouin.ca/

Tiny Sneak Peak

I thought I would give you a little taste of the next TCA Questions for Crafters...When it gets posted I will give you the full details of course. Hopefully it goes up soon!

Post Office Love

Yesterday was such a good day! I went to the post office (it had been a few days since the last time I went) and my box was full of awesome things. I love when that happens. First off I want to thank Melinda for the sweetest fox card print ever! They are limited edition and you should grab one while you can. The fox & clovers remind me of spring time, and makes me think of nice things. Secondly, I ordered some vintage library pocket cards and stamps. I am so happy with them. The woman I ordered them from was so nice and sent me a really great hand picked selection. Im not sure what I am going to do with them yet...but it will something special I'm sure. I really enjoy the hand written names on the library cards, you can tell that it is children writing their names in cursive (with pencil), adorable.

Lisa Cristinzo Part Two

So another reason why I am really into this Profile...is the island!!! I have fallen in love with Artscape at Gibraltor point. I went over to take some photos of Lisa in her winterbeasta warrior piece. I was so excited, like a kid on the ferry for the first time. I felt so at home in that space. I am seriously considering renting a studio. And if I do, you are all welcome to come visit me. You should read the interview I did with Lisa to get a better understanding of her alter ego. So enjoy, and have a lovely valentines day!

http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=173659

Lisa Cristinzo Part One

This profile on Lisa makes me so happy. One of the many reasons why I like it so much is her answers. They make so much sense to me. I think its because we have similar personalities, and interests. I completely get them. Anyways, I just thought I would also mention her paintings have really changed alot. I remember them from a couple of years ago and one thing is, they have become much, much smaller. Also this was the first time for me to see this series finished. It all started in her studio/bedroom which had the most perfect view of the construction for the AGO, back when that was still going on. I think they turned out pretty great. Oh, and Lisa's website is under construction so if you want to see more or need to get in touch, you could contact the gallery she is currently with.

http://www.indexg.com/

http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=173659

Fantastic Mr. Fox

I have a book on felting, and recently finished this little red fox. Its really tiny, three inches. I have been doing alot of crafting lately, maybe because of the cold weather. Its nice to stay inside and hibernate. To keep my hands busy I have been learning how to crochet ( I am working on a hat) and also felting little animals. So I'm going to give this little fox away to the first person who leaves a comment(that actually wants the little fox)! Please remember to email me(sarat@nowtoronto.com) with your name and address so that I can send it to you!