I wonder how the neighbours felt about this? I just love it. Art installation by Doris Salcedo. Doris Salcedo on the importance of memory. (Courtesy of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, You Tube channel) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOpEO8kq0uE Hope you enjoyed your Chilly Monday. Ruby.
Author: Ruby Canoe
A House Made Of Love and Sugar.
162 panels of sugar sealed between two panes of window glass, and this is what you get. AMAZING. I can not begin to imagine the planning and time that went into this wonderful piece. To achieve the different colours the sugar was cooked to different temperatures, with great effect. Title: Solarium, 2012 Artist William Lamson. … Continue reading A House Made Of Love and Sugar.
DIY Pet Bed…Cheap and Easy.
The above picture is actually from a McCalls pattern. I saw this picture on Pinterest and had a good look at it, sorted it out in my cluttered brain and then proceeded to make one pet bed complete with a top blanket...and I did it in about 15 mins for about $8. I just know… Continue reading DIY Pet Bed…Cheap and Easy.
Discover Your Art Style.
Infographic from http://www.overstockart.com Click and have a bit of a look. I really like this infograph, really helpful to find your style. XX Ruby. ❤
Pretty Vintage.
Love the old postcards, such a pity we don't send these kind of things anymore. I am so torn between old stuff and new stuff. I don't think I could decide on my dream house, I would need two dream houses...one very modern and minimalistic, and one full of old vintage shabby chic stuff. Right… Continue reading Pretty Vintage.
Dr Seuss says…
Before and After?
Maybe these two paintings might be the before and after shots. Both very different, just love them both.
Sweet Cottage Cuteness.
Tiny houses...easy to clean, quick to tidy, no clutter (cause there is no room), sounds dreamy to me...but idealy, I would love to have a big old cottage type of house with a tiny little cottage arts and crafts studio out the back of my non-existent house, over looking my non-existent rolling hills and my… Continue reading Sweet Cottage Cuteness.
Birds and Bottlebrush
Just a few quick iphone shots of the front garden. Lorikeets (birds) and bottlebrushes (tree). The lorikeets are having a ball with all the new blooms on this tree, and they are so noisy, but it's a beautiful noise. And the cats are absolutely loving it too. They may or may not be very frustrated… Continue reading Birds and Bottlebrush
Jack, Union Jack.
I just love the Union Jack, partly because it appears on our flag as well, and partly because of the strong colours. I always go for the antique, well worn Union Jack decorator pieces. And to have a rug with the Union Jack on it would be devine. One could only hope. Have a… Continue reading Jack, Union Jack.
Street Art
Most of us rarely get to see street art that isn't crap some bored pre-teen did. Above is just a few examples of some really impressive street art. Maybe I just need to get out more, and I might see some of this stuff. Congratulations to these street artists, they brighten up our days. Not… Continue reading Street Art
Party Animals.
Some really great examples of Party Animals. There are so many clever people in this world. Have a look and don't forget to Like, Comment or Share. Have a great weekend you party animals. Ruby "Party Party Party" Canoe. xx Stay Safe xx
Robot Love
I haven't done any art for about a week now due to a fantastic dose of the flu...could be worse though. So I have been very slack with posting on the blog this week. But I should be back on Monday. Or I will be back on Monday, with some original art...hopefully. See you on… Continue reading Robot Love
MY TOP 10 COLD CURES…
COLD CURES Chicken noodle soup...More specifically...Continental Chicken Noodle Soup. Follow directions, when soup is almost ready, put some white bread in the toaster, toast, when toast pops, wack some butter on it, cut it into soldiers and put on a small plate. Put soup in bowl, get soup spoon (no other spoon is acceptable), go… Continue reading MY TOP 10 COLD CURES…
Bearded Elvis.
Charro! Bearded Elvis... Charro! is a 1969 Western movie starring, wait for it...Elvis Presley, surprised weren't you?! Ok, so no songs featured in this one, you just get the title song, but it's a good one. A great 60's/early 70's cowboy ballad...I may or may not be biased in this opinion...And it's the only movie… Continue reading Bearded Elvis.
Beware Of Artists…
Without kids, With kids…
Anyone that does not have children...this graphic will make you laugh. But please believe me when I say real life is much much much worse. To "complete" this housework, you will need at least 24 hours. You may also be vacuuming at 2am in the morning cause the kids are awake anyway and there is… Continue reading Without kids, With kids…
Words to work by…
---They are different.--- Have a great weekend, I am hoping for amazing things life changing things next week...fingers crossed!!! ♥♥♥
A few ipad sketches…
Some very very quick sketches on the ipad (53 paper, or paper53? Whatever).
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Some days it just all comes together. And some days it just all turns to shit. I had the first one today. Yay for us. I also bumped into a few (four) old and dear friends at the shops this afternoon. That was really strange, but I was so happy to see them all. It… Continue reading Who Ya Gonna Call?
Turquoise or Minty Green Goodness.
Love turquoise and minty green...The cupcakes above can be found in my (loosely termed) Etsy shop (LOL). Hope you had a good Monday, catch ya later, aligator 🙂
Ipad Owl.
Sorry for so many posts today...last one until Monday I promise (unless something really interesting comes up)...This Owl is another example of the app Paper for Ipad. Refer to previous post. Just having a heap of fun with the Ipad and Paper... So have a great weekend all. (I really wanted to say all y'all,… Continue reading Ipad Owl.
Paper 53.
I have just discovered an app called "Paper" on the Ipad. It might take a bit of practise but I am really enjoying it. The basic app is free with additions available...the additions start at $1.99 and go up to $7.49. Really worth a look and a play. Have fun people...if you do have Paper… Continue reading Paper 53.
After the races…
Well, clearly she went to the horse races last night, it is written all over her face. So go and be silly and ridiculous at the races...why not? What could possibly go wrong? Night night! Ruby Canoe...xxx...
The Amazing Flowering Tea Balls.
Flowering tea balls are usually served in containers made of glass so that the flowering effect can be seen. The flowering balls can usually be reused two or three times without the tea becoming bitter. It is unknown if the tea balls are from modern China or much older. So give it a try, you… Continue reading The Amazing Flowering Tea Balls.
Not aloud to laugh…
However grammar is no laughing matter... The words 'aloud' and 'allowed' sound similar and are sometimes confused. Aloud The adverb 'aloud' means 'out loud' and refers to sound (almost always speech). Examples: Please do not read aloud. You're disturbing everyone else in the library. The public are not keen on lip-syncing; therefore, medal hopefuls must… Continue reading Not aloud to laugh…
Never Stop.
NEVER STOP CREATING
Close Encounter…
Woke up late this morning, watched the news while having breakfast. My daughter got ready for school and I go and wait in the car. Suddenly remember that I didn't make lunch for her...go and make a quick lunch, lacking in nutrition 😦 Get back in the car. Well that wasn't too bad. 8.15 am… Continue reading Close Encounter…
100 Blog Post Ideas.
Blog post ideas??? If you had superpowers what would they be and what would you do with it? Would being a billionaire be boring? What would you like to be buried with? Who loves you and you don't even know about it? Why do you work so hard? Where do you see yourself in 10… Continue reading 100 Blog Post Ideas.
10 Upside-down Cats Of The Internet
Ten Upside-down cats to make you smile. Have a good night and see you next week 🙂 xx R
A Change Is As Good As A Holiday.
Well, last night I was a little bored, not that I didn't have anything to do, just didn't want to do it...so I gave the blog a bit of a face lift. I hope I haven't confused too many people. I'd really like to know what you think about the change. I think this format… Continue reading A Change Is As Good As A Holiday.
Almost there…Paper Boat Girl.
Just have the frame to complete and then it's all done. 🙂
I’m A Lady…
How true this is for most of us. Just makes me giggle every time I see it...just have to share an ecard every so often. Like Share Comment xxx Ruby xxx
Draw
I think we should all stay up late and draw. By Jay Roeder. Visit Jay Roeders page for some fantastic illustrations. And buy some of his stuff. xx
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