I have a verrrrrrrrrrrry artistic friend named Mel Forrest who had an exhibition of her latest textile and mixed-media  artwork in Southbank Brisbane… so I popped along to her opening party. I know it was a very auspicious occaision BUT I couldn’t help misbehaving…

My excuse? It was the first day I’d been out of the house since getting over the flu and I don’t get out to the city at night so I had a blast!

The theme of the exibition was Undercurrents and this is my favourite piece which is titled “Change”

I worked with Mel for many, many years so I have an insight into this vibrant, fiesty piece! Mel and I have been continually egging each other on in our desire for change – me with my Funky Friends Factory and her with her artistic journey, so that’s why this piece has special meaning for me!!!

Mel doesn’t know that I bought a piece of her fabric that she created from one of her artistic photographs! I chose a nice green piece…

so I could make a Gertie Gecko for her as a gift – just to say “Thanks for being such an inspiration to me!”

Do you have someone who has inspired you to reach for YOUR dreams?

…. I hope so!!!

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Till next time,

Happy Sewing,
Pauline