Woodland Wool: Staycation, All I Ever Wanted..... the South Shore Nova Scotia

7/6/10

Staycation, All I Ever Wanted..... the South Shore Nova Scotia

For this past Canada Day/Forth of July weekend we opted for our favorite staycation - a camping trip along the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

I'm not really sure why Tourism Nova Scotia doesn't spend a little more time informing the public of the jewel of a coast line the South Shore offers, but I won't complain.... this just mean more privacy for us while we relax on sparkly sand and dip our toes in the turquoise sea.

My absoluter favorite stop along the coast would be in Port Mouton at Carter's Beach. Although the landscape has changed dramatically since hurricane Jaun, the white sandy beach is still gorgeous and a haven for sand dollars. http://nsbeaches.com/beaches/carters-beach.php

For those wanting to get the most out of the South Shore Thomas Raddall Provincial Park offers a variety of camp sites and acts as a great home base so you can try out the numerous day trips the area offers. http://www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/thraddall.asp

Sadly this trip we didn't make it to the biggest hidden gem of southern Nova Scotia - Sand Hills. This beach will blow your mind! Nova Scotia is know for the icy Atlantic sea, but at Sand Hills you'd swear you were in the Caribbean. http://www.shelburnenovascotia.com/beaches.htm

Well that was our first staycation of the summer, but definitely not the last!

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Working in the arts has always been in the cards for me. After a childhood filled with time spent creating using what ever materials available, it was no surprise that by the age of seven I was firmly committed to living the life of an artist as I grew up.

After attending specialized art classes as a teen, I began my post secondary education studying photography and digital imaging, before shifting my focus towards graphic design, printmaking and film studies, eventually receiving a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2003.

Upon graduation I began teaching art to elementary students, and for over two decades I have continued to work as a freelance photographer and designer, collaborating with many musicians, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations.

Since relocating to the tiny community of Ellershouse over a decade ago, my artistic practice has grown to include the creation of tactile fine artworks and products that make use of natural and recycled materials. These days I primarily create using wool from local British milking sheep raised in Avondale, which I carefully hand dye prior to transforming the fibre into vibrant felted wall hangings and functional items like hats and purses.

After taking on the role of facility manager for the Avon River Heritage Society Museum in 2013, the tidal river that surrounds the historic waterfront park became an ongoing source of inspiration for my artwork, especially evident in my 2019 felted series ADAPT, my graphic print Year of the Salmon, and the corresponding installation Ghost Salmon, which was placed along Simpson's Creek in Newport Landing in June of 2019.

When I'm not working or creating I continue to pass along my skills and knowledge by leading fibre art workshops and demonstrations, and by actively volunteering with groups like the Avon River Arts Society and the Full Circle Festival, organizing cultural events and activities.