ART SHOW: LIVE!

Here is a link to a little video interview about my current show at Gallery IS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XurVditAOYY

Those of you who are far away can still check out my show (I don't know how good I am at answering questions towards the end...hehe).

First Art Show

Here is the little poster for the art exhibit I'm having in March. I am frantically finishing up all of my pieces this week. I can't wait to see it up and together in the space when it's all done! Find out more at http://isgallery.blogspot.com/. Hope you'll come check it out!

Taking Action

My friend Bobbie and I have been working on putting together a craft show fundraiser in conjuction with the Red Cross to raise money for the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort. I wanted to do this because I feel so lucky to be living in a safe, first world country right now. The stories and struggles I see and hear (mostly hearing on CBC radio) are so heartbreaking. People there need the help of more fortunate communities... SUCH AS CENTRAL ALBERTA!

I find it hard to be a social activist in this place I'm currently living. People move here to make money and work oilfield jobs. Why I'm here is still remaining in question. Let's just say I travel A LOT. I'm glad the show has come together to link a local and global perspective, and we can only hope for success! Each vendor will be donating a portion of sales to the relief effort and hopefully I can drum up some good door prizes from local businesses! All in all, I'm looking forward to working with some amazing people and organizations.

This may just be MY year so far...

I know, I know. 2010 has just begun.

I've definitely had my share of the bad years in my life. Folks, I have tested the fates many a time in ways one maybe shouldn't. This year, however, feels like it's going to be an exciting and positive one.

First off, I have just confirmed a month long art exhibit during the month of March at a great gallery here called Gallery IS. I'm planning on doing some major screen printed art and showing some of my printed clothing designs. Title of the show: "Fashion Becomes Art : Screen Prints and Clothing by Valerie Turbak". The gears are definitely turning inside my brain and now it's just time to get cracking.

Secondly, I have partnered up with an awesome person and friend to do some touring over the summer to various events, shows and music festivals to "hawk our wares" as someone I know might say. This has been a dream of mine for a long time and I have finally found someone to go on this adventure with. I can't wait to collaborate, travel and meet new people this summer. In case you didn't know, I own a green 1975 VW campervan that will hit the road in style.

Until next time, happy creating to everyone!

More new stuff!

I am really overly obsessed with screen printing. It keeps me up at night. I'll keep this one short and sweet. Here are a few of my new prints!

One with the sewing machine.

Hello!

First off, I'd like to send out a sweet thanks to Amanda at http://kabukikreations.blogspot.com/ for drawing my name for a free gift of hers. I am truly lucky! And I might have to steal her contest idea down the line...

As mentioned in my prior post, I have been sewing myself blind. I mean, WORKING HARD, printing, pattern making, cutting, sewing. My shoulders ache, but seeing the results on my models was so exciting! I'll have all kinds of new stuff on etsy over the next week or so. Lots of stuff that would be perfect for the dreaded V-Day. I even have a few anti-V-Day items for the cynics. I have trouble putting names to my peices and pricing them, so I'll be working on that today.

Have a great weekend!

Major sewing going on...

I'm so excited because I'm doing photoshoot number 3 this Thursday with my lovely girls. So I've been neglecting this blog and my shop because I've been sewing like crazy. Stay tuned for all of the things I've been getting up to though. Photos will be up by the end of the week! Finally, new inventory!