New stuff...

Just got some scrapping goodies in the post today from an etsy shop called Every Jot and Tittle Have a look, there is some great things in the shop.

This week has been quite crazy (im sure some of you are saying which weeks are not crazy) Before we went to Cambodia I was offered a job at my daughters school teaching art two days a week. This is such a dream job for me as I am passionate about teaching and anything to do with art.

I went in on wednesday to see some of my classes and it was like slipping into a favourite pair of shoes. It fits and I know that I am going to love it.

I am also keeping up with my fortnightly crops so for those who live near they are staring again next week on thursday March 7th at 7:30 at Yateley Manor School in the drama studio. If you know anyone who would like to come just email me on colin.saunders1@ntlworld.com There is always space for more! I am also looking into a all day saturday crop, so when I get the date finalised I will post up here with the details.

I really miss the Odiham crop and it would be lovely to see what people are doing so if you have done any lovely pages or mini books post a link on here.

Inspiration..

I found the trip to Cambodia so visually inspiring. So much colour and pattern every where you looked. The light is so good, all the colours vibrate. It was a mixture of old and modern influences.
Painting on a shutter in the Royal Palace

Old Pedicab in the French Quarter

Crumbling building in the French Quarter



Fruit in the market..so colourful

Chinese New Year decorations and dragon masks

Houses often painted in these vivid blue and red

I will post more tomorrow but these give you a little taste of what I saw!

we are off catch us on http://cambodiathroughoureyes.blogspot.com see you soon!!

I got it!!

I am going to teach art on Wed/Thurs from March-July..more details later and what I taught!

Job interview

I have been preparing for an interview for an art job (two days a week) at Phoebes school. the interview is today so I will post later.
I would love the job but it will mean a bit or reoganising of live...not a bad thing! So we will see! :)
I will post later what I did for my interview lesson.

We went to see the Lightbox in Woking today to see the Wallace and Grommit Exibition. I had nearly missed it and wanted to take the children before it finishes tomorrow. It was in just one large exhibition room but very interactive and gave the children lots to do. Downside photography was not allowed. These were taken befor we got in and I realised I couldn't take photos.

Also in the Lightbox were other things to see which we just skipped over really. Must go back!

getting ready

We are getting rready for our trip to Cambodia in three weeks. So if the posting is a bit sparodic I do appologise. If I can get the scanner to work then I will show you what I did with all my christmas cards.

My most favourite present was a new camera which takes the most amazing photos for a simple "point and shoot". I needed one for about £100, which had a good macro, worked well in low light and was easy to use. It was a tall order but this one just ticked all the boxes. Also my previous camera was a fuji fine pix and always took great photos. I would love an DSLR but I dont think I have the time to fiddle with it! I need one which will take good photos fast!