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.

things and stuff

i took advantage of the sunny day and brought my things and stuff out for some air. i tried to use the natural sun light to take some photos, these pieces look so different outside then in the studio/apartment. i have all sorts of things and stuff to work on these days, i've actually run out of stuff to paint on. now the hunt is on to find wood boards, suitcases, fabric anything interesting that i could use as a surface.

red suitcases and orange cogs

currently there are two Japanese activists on trial for trying to save whales. please read below and visit the link provided. this is an important issue for me and i would like your support by you supporting the activists. as i work on my art these days i think how great it is to be free and make things whenever i want. i couldn't imagine not being able to do this. many of us activists put ourselves on the line to help protect the beautiful things on this earth, why is it that we sometimes find ourselves defending our future in other ways. it is a shame that the destroyers of this earth can roam around freely and keep on doing what they are doing.

so, it would be great if you could visit the link below, and enjoy the new photos. thanks e.

Aomori, Japan — It’s been almost two years since the wrongful arrest of Junichi and Toru for their roles in exposing the corruption and lies woven in the fabric that holds the whaling industry together. As the trial for those charges began, it seemed obvious to all in attendance that the case the prosecution put together is cut from the same cloth. www.Greenpeace.ca

http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/recent/tokyo-two-trial-prosecution-s

some play

during my work trip to nova scotia i was able to squeeze in a bit of fun. i also found a few pieces on the streets of halifax.

PEI hydro poles

i have the amazing chance to work in the maratimes this week. i found myself in PEI first and came across this amazing building and hydro pole. here it is, can't wait to make it back home and start working on a new print project for this. the red building is so great.

on the road

i am on the road for work. there are still lots of photos that i have not posted. here ya go, yah!

throw your sh@#t out

just a few other bits and pieces. why can't people start throwing out interesting objects. you would think in the heart of toronto that people would have cool stuff to get ride of. maybe it is just the winter weather. i need some old frames, wood, paper anything...the stocks are running very low.

yeeks!