Wilde Thistle is Getting Ready For Its First Date

October 27, 2015 | JP Dawes Artist

We are moving in display stuff…doing last minute tweaks….starting to add some offerings.

Nature Printing for Wilde Thistle Gallery

October 23, 2015 | JP Dawes Artist

I’m sneakng in a little natural dyeing and printing between getting Wilde Thistle ready for opening. These are a few of the silk scarves and shirts we will offer for sale.

Faux Floor

October 18, 2015 | JP Dawes Artist

What! No, not a fake floor, a real floor made to look like the wonderful stone cliffs here in Arkansas. A little gray jasper with a smattering of red clay. Ron rolled the base coat of transparent stain and I have been very slowly adding cracks and graining details. We want the first impression of the gallery/studio to be “oooooo”. Things like the floor matter to put our best face on.

Not Really Move-in Ready

October 16, 2015 | JP Dawes Artist

After the first blush of thinking the building was move-in ready we decided it isn’t. ***sigh*** But, it is much larger than our first estimate. Instead of 900 sq ft its more like 1500 sq ft.

The floor needs a transparent stain applied, old blinds have to come down, ceiling fans are nasty dirty and we won’t even mention the bathroom. We spent yesterday waiting for the gas company to turn on service, swept up the bugs that went to bug heaven after Ron sprayed, cleaned up left over misc. trash and cleaned mirrors.

Today we install some low shelves, install new locks and start personalizing the space. We are leaving one side open for gallery space. Rather than move the cases, my dry workspace will be on that side so I can utilize the shelving for supplies. The backroom will be the wet studio.