A few more of the friendly faces you will see on this years tour
Category: Wood
A few of the friendly faces you will meet on the tour
Sue Hooper
Kathy Hooper
Liz Miller
Brent Rouke
Helen Shideler
Anne Christensen
Joe Pach
Gudi Pach
Faces of the 2017 KCST Part 1
Save the dates – Saturday, June 10th & Sunday 11th
Sue Hooper
Sue is an artist, a teacher and co/runs “Art at Hooper Studios” in Hampton, NB with her mother, Kathy who is also an artist. Sue Hooper is also a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner and and has always been interested in the benefits of the healing power of nature and meditation. All of this experience and her spiritual journey deeply informs her art.
Kathy Hooper
Whenever I open my studio door In some deep way I feel like I am walking into a place I wish I was more like. It is a clear, open, light place, quiet and full of possibilities. I love to be up there. Mostly I think I will have work on paper this year and some painting and clay pieces. I hope that you will be able to come and visit me on the Tour weekend!
Liz Miller
All things textile have always been a fascination and a creative outlet for me. Colour, texture, and the manipulation of fibres are more than passions, they are a way of life. Hand dyed, handspun, handknit, handwoven items and yarns in luxurious fibres and vibrant colours. Demoing weaving and dyeing all weekend during the Tour.
Brent Rourke
Brent Rourke’s enthusiasm and education with wood began during school shop classes. He completed his formal studies as a Master Woodworker and now has more than 20 years experience in creating beautiful, functional, handcrafted quality wood products. Experience the Craftsmanship
Helen Shideler
For Helen painting is a celebration of life and how light and colour interact. The real joy is in the challenge and complexity and getting it right. She constantly strives to hold herself to the highest standards. Contemporary realism in watercolour and acrylics.
Anne Christensen
Anne’s appreciation of the outdoors is evident in her art work. Having fallen in love with the many beaches along the Bay of Fundy, she spends most weekends scouring the shores where she finds new inspiration and treasures every visit. Whimsical art from beach finds that is bound to put a smile on your face!
Joe and Pach
Our company name “TerraBijou” means “earthy jewelry”, using local pebbles and rocks from the Bay of Fundy as well as Sterling Silver, Copper, Brass, Bronze and Gold. We also use findings from travels around the globe, which is our biggest hobby.We love to travel around the globe and get always lots of inspirations by other cultures. It shows also in always changing design
Getting to know Bruce Gray
How has your art/practice change over time?
The first quarter century I was heavily involve in nature photography, principally landscapes and close up images. I also drew. The last quarter century has seen a complete focus on art and considerable evolution. Beginning with strictly wood furniture to incorporation of glass then stone in a wide range of art. Currently I find myself settling back into nature photography and pencil drawing while experimenting with sand carving of glass and stone.
What work do you most enjoying doing?
It is always what I am doing at the time. Artistically, I am an “in-the-moment” person.
What is your dream project?
Commissioned for a project that is broadly defined, allowing me to express myself. I have always found artists rise to another level when given the freedom.
What is your favourite or most inspirational place
Sounds corny, but our house and immediate surroundings. Perched on a cliff above the water, we call it the Riverhouse. It was designing and largely built by myself. It is an artistic blend of energy efficiency, ergonomics and accessibility. With inside trees, stone walls, expansive windows and no room rectangular. Views through and outside are a constant treat and inspiration.
Describe a real-life situation that inspired you?
The designing and building of the Riverhouse is the obvious continual inspiration. To me it is a big blank canvas- from 32 foot curved shingle designed wall to cantilevered double towel rack in ash/ebony/carbon fiber. Everything is an opportunity for expression.
What’s your favorite art work?
It is a toss up between a large oil abstract city-scape and a small pencil drawing of a galloping horse, both by my mother in the 1950 and 60’s.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
Stay in the moment and believe in yourself.
For more information about Bruce , visit his page on this site.
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