In my part of the world (as in many places) life has been a bit heavy. On the heels of our wildfires in Nova Scotia we had a huge storm and flooding that caused incredible damage. Suggestions for how to break up the heaviness and inject some lighthearted relief is the topic of this new blog post Busting out - The Midsummer night's dream edition.
Check out my latest Artwork in progress below. I hope you like her!
Keep reading for Upcoming Classes and Events and more.
There's something so beautiful about seaweed. Photo taken at Queensland Beach, Nova Scotia.
Stay well and keep looking for those moments of joy. Thanks for reading and connecting. It means the world to me.
Warmly,
Meryl Cook Engagement by Design artist,author, speaker and facilitator. "Colour, texture, joy and self compassion" are the core principles of my business and life. I inspire individuals and groups to connect with their joy and sense of purpose.
Booking now for fall & winter 2023/2024 Spots available for speaking, workshop and team building facilitation and custom designs for your conference or organization (in person or virtual).
July 12, 2023 - December 2024 Stories are Made Loop by Loop,
a travelling exhibit, curated by Susan Feller. Artists in this exhibit are Domenica Zara Queen, West Virginia, Cheryl Bollenbach, Tennessee, Terri Todd, Virginia, Karen Miller, Ontario, Canada, Meryl Cook, Nova Scotia, Canada, Mary Tayliegh Lopez, British Columbia, Canada and
Elizabeth Miller, Maine. This exhibit will be at the following locations: July 12 - October 7, 2023 - Virginia Quilt Museum March to June 2024 - Juliet Art Museum at Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences July 5 - September 11, 2024 - The Dairy Barn Art
Center September - December, 2024 - Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
August 15, 22, 29, 11am to 2pm & August 24, 2 to 5pm ART1274 Hollis Gallery I'll be doing my Artist on Duty shifts
during these times. Feel free to drop by to say hello if you are in the area.
February 8-18, 2024 Save the date! In the Studio Online will be offering another of its popular series, online Workshop Week. We have lots of great ideas for teachers and classes. Stay tuned!
Work one to one with me Are you feeling burnt out and needing to reconnect with joy and a sense of purpose? I help you find your joy and reach in and touch your creative soul. Book your One to One Creativity Connection Sessions today.
Creating Space "I've been thinking about something you said a while back Meryl. It was about how making and creating were both a luxury and an absolute necessity for you. I'm realizing how important spending time with my fabrics and my art is to me." Marilyn
I'm having so much fun with a set of 4 new Wild Woman Hair - the Renegade series. Here's the second one, still a work in progress.
Besides hooking and wet felting, I've been playing with watercolours. I'm sketching and then painting my new designs as a way of considering
colour choices, and to see how well the designs work. I don't expect to be exhibiting my watercolour paintings anytime soon (if ever), but I really am enjoying the feel of brushing the paint on the paper. It is very meditative. As an artist, I think it is important for me to spend time with other mediums such as watercolour. There is no expectation, no pressure to make something beautiful. Just pure fun!
If you would like to own one of my fibre art creations, take a look at my gallery or contact me. Custom designs also
available.
The second of my Wild Woman Hair - the Renegade Series in progress.
