"Jesus is like a super hero.. he gets stuff done"

- Francis (Made In Chelsea)

So, its a bit late for me to be posting considering i was exhausted at around 5.00, but my walk to the bluebell woods livened me up. 

Followed by an episode of 90210, where my 89year old grandad decided to watch whilst he drank his cup of tea. He didn't last very long, and to save my embarrassment thankfully left before 'Silver' and 'Liam' got it on.

Life's been pretty hectic, my plan was to pile on the photos of what i've been making, but i think i'll save that for when its all finished.

On to more exciting topics.

TEMPER TRAP

I'm finding it hard to express how much they amaze me. 

But, if they were a SKY they would look like this....

An ethereal Swirl, a cloud of wonder parsing through a group of people, leaving particles of beauty in there trail.

This is Dougie, he has a voice that just pierces anything that gets in its way. I am absolutely inspired and thankful that this band exist. Im being way over the top, but i feel thats the only way to get across how strong my feelings are.

I stopped and thought to myself 

"WOW, there making this sound right in front of me, right now"

and ive seen some good bands in the past, but they are something else.

OK, rant of love over with

Goodnight x

Last week i was taken to Paris. 

It was such a full couple of days, my highlights were..

• The way of life - how they go to dedicated shops to by the 'fromage' 'jambon' and 'bread'. How deeply relaxed the locals seamed to be and how they enjoy company and frequent quenching in the local cafe.
• Mistaking a monument by the Louve as the 'arc de triumph', as Warren put it, the Louve really did 'eclipse' the 'arc'.
• The pompidou center - such a huge collection of modern art incased within an outside building. Seeing the Chagall painting below. You know when you recognise something but dont know where from. Well i realised last night in bed that id done my A level drama exam piece around that very painting, i knew my eyes had spent far to long looking at a photocopy of the paining. I tell you if they brought the real thing into our Class we all would of been alot more inspired.
• Our last evening meal followed by an evening stroll up the 600+ steps of the eiffel tower. Very idyllic.

Its a place that i'd do my research and much like to go back again. I have a soft spot for french windows and the Parisians rule in that department. 

Now, this week is my 'get down to work' week. With 3.5weeks left untill i hand in my final major project (or FMP as the cool kids like to call it) i need to decide on my final piece. 

I started with this....

(Photo taken by TOM)

and am now trying to turn that into something. I've had all these kind of interactive screen printed ideas, but i'm not convinced of how practical they are.

These are a few illustrations im going to screen print, and just see where they take me. 

Have a good week x

Final Major Project Time - 

To create,

is the becoming,

the wonder,

the stunning.

To create,

Is the process,

The darkness

The loving

A merging of elements chosen by me,

Listen, to the Creator,

A message by three

Dismissal and

Opinion

Subjective Objective

So I say

To create

Is the unveiling

Displaying

Lion taming.

To Become

Is to be

Created

To the best degree

That I can see.

{Words i wrote, which for me 'Sum up' the project title..}

 'Power Of Making' 

Finally, Easter is among us! This is joy to a very tired and hard worked mind and body, that hasn't stopped since Christmas. The next few weeks holds lots of excitement {in order of appearance}

• Mirror Mirror w/sister tomorrow
• Hair Cut 
• Read a book
• lie in
• London/ seeing STOMP!
• Paris! yikes thats a biggie!
• Bognor regis/Family
• Brighton - Mums running a marathon!!
• Catch up with people

Along with getting a bulk of drawing/research/models done for my final piece and exhibition :)

But YES i have alot to look forward to, Im a very lucky girl!!

Wish you a very sin free Easter, love josie x

Crazy week of interviews again, (almost over just one in Farnham in April then im done!) despite the endless hours of waiting, its been alot of fun, the people i've met along the way we're lovely and i managed to somehow get a place at saint martins to do textile design, which is a ball of bewildering excitement!

So, i return from my trip slightly tired and daunted by what the outcome means but very thankful, and conclusive that if you had no faith before, surely this must raise a suspicion in your mind that there is a God?!

 The AMAZING tea cosy that suz knitted me for my birthday!! Which i still stand by the fact it would also make a very sweet hat (i may style it on my head and take a photo for you.)

Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the Tate Modern, has some weird bits but then this epic 'infinity' room, which they didn't let you take photos, but its very interesting!

A busker outside the tate which an electric guitar in the river. A bit ironic. I quite liked it :)

Glasgow in the Sun

So, Glasgow in the sun is a very nice place indeed. My aunty and one of her friends picked me up from the airport and drove me round the city, pointing out the important details such as the many macintosh buildings the art galleries the nice places to eat and the trendy places to live.

In my interview i compared Glasgow to Barcelona, they laughed, but its true it reminds me of Gaudi and the beautiful stamp hes put on Barca, in many ways just like Macintosh has on Glasgow.

I have been extremely lame at taking photos, so i'll talk about my highlights..

1) Sunshine - leaving a rainy grey South Wales/Bristol.
2) Accent - i have come across so many sweet scottish girls, with the most adorable voice, for some
                    reason i was surprised that the three girls i was waiting with were all from Scotland, err duh!
3) Tramway - an art gallery shared with the scottish ballet, its such a lovely space.
4) I poped along to this exhibition opening and although not a highlight as such but a funny moment, where this old scottish guy with a heavy accent got annoyed that i wasn't laughing at his jokes.
                     a) i couldnt understand what he was saying
                     b) what i could understand wasn't funny and he was drunk.
5)The buildings - theres some incredible houses, the architecture is just stunning
6) Art school - its pretty cool


Its been a cultured few days and i don't think i could retain much more information.

Im very aware that the majority of posts have been about my 'day'. I have many of interesting ideas for good quality blog posts, but lack the time and energy to see them through, so easter break this will happen!

If you saw the previous post, you would know about my 'exhibition' type thing in Oxfam bookshop Swansea (opposite Cosmo's). Well Monday 27th (my birthday) i put it up. So drop by and have a look:) 

Also, Sunday 26th i experienced the best surprise party everrrrr... genuinely had one of the funnest nights dancing and eating cake, was overwhelmed and blessed to have such great family, boyfriend and friends who pulled it all together. 

 Also, Sunday 26th i experienced the best surprise party everrrrr... genuinely had one of the funnest nights dancing and eating cake, was overwhelmed and blessed to have such great family, boyfriend and friends who pulled it all together.

I have had some marvellous cakes this year, mim made some beautiful mini victoria sponges, becky made some lovely butterfly cakes and my mum made this impressive snow ball coconut cake which was delicious! Even if my little brother blew the candles out before me :(

 Second attempt..

 Warrens 3rd present to me was this poster, he got one of his friends to create and design it  and its based on a picture taken when i was pretending to be Jesus in bulgaria. Then the verse is real special to me, its painted on my bedroom wall and it got said to me when i really needed to hear it.

have a good joyful week, just learnt a new word...

NOS DA! x

Hi there, its been a busy mixed week and im glad to of reached the weekend. The next week seams to be just as crazy but im prepared to embrace it, with my birthday, exhibition and interview in Glasgow (which means i get to go on a plane!!) its all exciting stuff :)

[For my latest project i've been experimenting with free stitching onto soluble fabric]

As i was saying, the exhibition...
Ive been rubbish with putting posters up, in fact i haven't put any up, i get a bit embarrassed with things like that, so hear is the poster - in an environmental format!!

I went shopping in Homebase last sat, and enjoyed picking a selection of flowers to plant up in a tea set to compliment my textiles piece. My textiles piece is about the journey of tea from the plantation to our kitchens, and seeing as its international womens day i thought flowers were very fitting :)

 [The finished product - i hope it survives as theres no draining system.]


Also, ive done a bit of shopping this week which believe it or not dosent happen all that oftern and i especially shouldn't be doing it seeing i dont have a job, but hey its my birthday monday i'll survive.

I figured i don't have a smart appropriate 'interview' jacket, worried that i'll be ridiculed for preaching fair trade fashion when im gunna be in a h&m skirt i thought id better get a bit of people tree on me. 

I was looking at my nose, and the tacky stud which is in it, and thought "why pay the money to get your nose pierced when you go and stick that bit of plastic bling in it."

So i purchased this handmade pearl ring, its beautiful, i just hope it suits me!!

Thats been my week, well parts of it. Have a good week lottsa love xxxx