save the goose

the iconic canadian goose might not ever be in trouble of endangerment. they are so abundant that some people think of the great goose as a pest. these geese are a symbol of our country and we treat them well, yet they never tend to move out of the way for you when you are walking past them or cycling to work along the lakeshore trails of lake ontario. they hiss and flap reminding you are out numbered...

BY THE WAY check out www.greenpeace.ca there is a huge anouncement about the protection of the boreal forest. watch the newest video, there are many great shots of the campaign history, including daring actions by greenpeace activists, volunteers and staff.

no road found

during my stay at up north at the wolf den bunk house i had found several pieces of things and stuff to use within my work. one item was a rusted old metal screen found on a logging road which i used as a stencil in this piece. which i must say that this piece is now hanging in the apartment of sps. a friend of mine who commissioned me for this piece. see even you can be a proud owner of an original piece of my work.

permit for feathers

if anyone needs a permit for their feathers please contact me, i have a few left for sale. including prints, suitcases and special requests.

Hello there friends, here is a recent piece that I just completed. I am a little in limbo of art studios at the moment, but I have been able to make do with what is available for space. It is not that bad actually, I have access to a large 2 car garage, a little piano den and a hallway of a house. More then enough space, but it is a little limited. I can not freely have my supplies out and I need to keep the space really tidy, it is not my own space it is shared with my family. Anyhow, the next couple posts is what I have worked on and will continue to work on during the next week or so until I find my way up north again to keep my creative juices flowing.

earth delights

"and forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the wind longs to play with your hair" K. Gibron

beetle lake trail

there is this beautiful trail near the wolf den called beetle lake trail. even though my last name is spelled beadle i had this great connection to the trail. this was the second art project that i had done on the trail and i am sure i could spend weeks on the trail creating little things like this. after a few of these projects i have more of an idea on why i am doing this. nature and human made things combined together, introducing objects to a forest that would never be seen there unless i or we bring them to it. metal cogs stuck into a dead tree that is rotting, but is still full of life. there was moss and fungi growing on and near the tree. i wonder what would happen to the cogs if i left them there to rot with the tree???

earth cloaks and creeks

today i made myself an earth cloak for my adventure in the woods. i found this great spot with a small creek and huge boulders the follow through a small ravine, plenty of moss little waterfalls and endless amounts of art projects to be had. i can't believe how close this spot is to the wolf den bunkhouse, just 10 minutes down the road. it is a spot that i will visit again to create an art project, if you can call this an art project. i am still undecided on what to call what i am doing with hanging the found obejects, but it feels right and i am thinking i could possible do something with the photos in an art show or something. there are a few areas that i still need to revisit in the woods close by, some old tree stumps, cliffs and large boulders that i can climb up onto and stick in the cogs. it is all fun and games until you get your earth cloak stuck in a branch...

roots, shoots and buttons

ok i know, this might seem sort of strange. using buttons, cogs and string and placing them placing in a forest. well, i just thought it would create a unique view of human made things and stuff versus the natural landscape of a forest. my little adventures in the woods has sparked a few new ideas, so since i have the chance i thought i would explore the new ideas with what i have on me. cogs, buttons and a bit of thread and yarn. so far so good i would say.

free moose rides

i am currently visiting a place called the wolf den bunkhouse. a little piece of paradise that boarders algonquin park in ontario. there is this point in my life where i need to find peace in myself again and enjoy the simple things i love. like hiking in the woods, sitting beside a ragging waterfall while making art or just relaxing and breathing fresh air. the city smog was becoming to hard to handle. anyhow, here are a few photos of something i made a few days ago when it was fairly warm out. i've worked on a few things during my stay so stayed tunned. oh and internet is not always available so i might have to do a larger upload when i return. and if you are wanting to get away for a while please visit the wolf den, there is lots to do and the hosts ben and sue are wonderful.

the rhythm of life is when you experience your own body, mind and soul.

see you

music notes

a new piece that is in the beginning stages. the first few layers of the process that i go through with all my pieces. i've found a few interesting objects when i was on the east coast, nova scotia. i went for a bit of a walk at my fav surf beach and found a couple pieces of worn wood and a tangled rope. it was a great find and it was very exciting. the waves were not that great but it was still a magical place to visit.

halifax grain elevators

i don't know about you but i really do not like elevators. but this one is pretty cool. here are a few tags that i found on the inside of the fence. it would of been nice to climb the fence as well and take a closer look, but there was a police car watching me for some reason. not that i was worried, but i just didn't feel like dealing with a hassel of a trespass ticket when it was so nice out. i wanted to continue my walk through the halifax industrial areas.