Colours of Life Art Exhibition 2023

artwork by Julie Proctor

Ripple Arts team is excited to welcome artists of all levels, from across London to submit their work for consideration.

Ripple Arts, Art Exhibition provides a great opportunity for talented artists like yourself to gain greater exposure by showcasing your work to a new audience, whilst raising awareness and and funds for Wandle Heritage Ltd Charity (charity number: 1045636) and The Wandle River Community Garden Project.

Overview and our Model
Ripple Arts, Art Exhibition is aimed at showcasing the talents of both emerging and established artists.

The Exhibition Entry Details
You are invited to produce and submit original artworks that represents a creative, unique or personal connection to the theme of ‘Colours of Life’. We will accept work from any individual artist who live or work in the London Area and are able to deliver and pick up their artwork from the venue listed below.

We encourage you to be as free as possible in the expression of your artwork. The work submitted can be any form of 2 dimensional art, including painting, drawings, mixed media, photography. We do not accept large 3 dimensional sculptures, pottery needs to be of a table top size. It can be in any media and of any genre – impressionistic, naturalistic, realistic or abstract.

Initial applications is free. Upon acceptance to the Exhibition a fee of £100 per Exhibition Panel (H2000cm x W70cm) or £175 for 2 panels (H2000cm x 140cm). Initial submissions should be in digital form only emailed to info.ripplearts@gmail.com. You will need to submit 1 hi-resolution image. The submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges with chosen artists to be exhibited. The judges decision is final. You will be able to exhibit as many artworks as can fit into the space provided. Your artworks will need to be delivered ready to hang on Wednesday 22nd March or Thursday 23rd March.

Deliver your art work to:
Merton Priory Chapter House, Chapter Way, Wimbledon, SW19 2RX

The Exhibition will held at :
Merton Priory Chapter House, Chapter Way, Wimbledon, SW19 2RX

Exhibition Dates:
Over two weekends: Friday 24th (Private View)
Open to the public: Saturday 25th March – Sunday 26th March, and  Friday 31st March– Sunday 2nd April.

To give yourself the best chance of gaining maximum exposure please supply your artwork ready to hang, framed or mounted if needed to ensure best presentation.

Prizes
TBC
First Prize (Decided by the judges)
Second prize (Decided by the judges) 
Third prize – Visitors Award (Voted for by the public)

Our Model
Ripple Arts, Art Exhibition aims to sell exhibited artworks through invited well-established London Art Galleries, private sales or online sales. By taking part in the exhibition you agree that your hi-res images can be used for:

a) online, private or corporate sales through Ripple Arts social media
b) for any publicity material (social media and or printed matter)

  • 15% of the sale price of each piece of art goes to the Ripple Arts chosen charity.
  • 5% of the sale price of each piece of art goes to cover administrative costs, and
  • 80%* of the sale price of each piece of art goes to the artist.

* Artists may choose to donate their artwork to Ripple Arts instead, thereby giving 90% of the sale price to the charity with the remaining 10% going towards exhibition and administrative costs. 

Entry and Deadlines
To enter the competition, you must submit all of the following items to info.ripplearts@gmail.com before 10th of March

  • One Hi-resolution image of your original artwork that represents a creative, unique and personal connection to the concept of Metamorphosis.

Entry Specifications
The artwork submitted must be:

  • A unique piece, not a reproduction of others.
  • Signed by the artist as evidence of uniqueness and authenticity and not reproduction
  • from a limited run of 15 or less*
  • No larger than 1 metre wide (unless you are purchasing two boards)

* If exhibiting, artists do not need to send in all prints. This stipulation is to limit the number of prints on the market, so that in the event of any purchase the price is protected and unique to the buyer.

Key dates and deadlines

10th March Deadline to receive high-resolution image and completed,
signed description form and declaration to info.ripplearts@gmail.com

22nd/23rd March Deadline for hanging your artwork at the venue (see
below for the address).

Friday 24th of March Private view at the Chapter House, invitees and artists
6pm – 9pm 

25th, 26th & 31st March-2nd April Artwork exhibited over two weekends to the public at the Chapter House.

Competition results announced at 3pm on 2nd of April, live at the venue.

Artworks to be collected from Merton Priory Chapter House, Chapter Way, Wimbledon SW19 2RX no later than one week after exhibition closes.

The Judge Panel

Ron Newsham Ieva_bee Dina Klumbys

For more question or information you can contact us :

e: info.ripplearts@gmail.com

Marketing and administration team

Anna Stoitsova Vassie Vasseva

River Culture Youth Exhibition

5–16 YEAR OLDS

KEY DATES

Submission Opens: 23rd February 2022.

Submission Closes: 18th March 2022.

Delivery of works to Bee Creative Art Hub : 24-25 March 2022

Exhibition Dates: 1st – 3rd April and 8th-10th April 2022.

Open Day: Friday 1st April 2022, 6pm-8pm.

THEME

The theme of the exhibition is ‘River Culture’. Artists are advised but not limited to following this theme and can interpret it in any way they wish.

ENTRY FEE: £10

An entry fee of £10 will be charged which includes an A4 Canvas on which artists can create their masterpiece*. Payment made to PayPal Account link bellow. (reference child name and youth Exhibition)

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RiverCulture

The Exhibition Entry include:

  • A4 canvas

Artists are welcome to use any materials on the canvas, for example, to create 3D works, collages and generally letting their imaginations run free. 

Canvas will be available to pick up in Bee creative Studio from 22nd February 2022.

The Open Day

Open Day: Friday 1st April 2022, 6PM-8PM.

Please join us for our open day. This will be a great opportunity to view the artists’ work. Plus, Voting for the best artwork for 5-7 y/o, 8-10 y/o, and 11-16 y/o. For the winners Hobby Craft Wimbledon sponsored Pebeo brand pour acrylic kit, Watercolour paint, Acrylic Paint and Gouache. Also Bee Creative Art Hub will give Hard cover sketch books.

This open day is open to everyone, not just artists exhibiting in the show. We hope you bring your friends, siblings and anyone else to join in. 

If you would like to attend, please register on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/river-culture-exhibition-opening-evening-tickets-266679815507

River Culture Art Exhibition

The Wandle Art Project team is excited to welcome artists of all levels, from across London to submit their work for consideration.

The Wandle River Art Exhibition provides a great opportunity for talented artists like yourself to gain greater exposure by showcasing your work to a new audience, whilst raising awareness and funds for Wandle Heritage Ltd Charity (charity number: 1045636) and The Wandle River Community Garden Project. 

Wandle Heritage keep open and maintain The Water Wheel at Merton Abbey Mills. The Wheelhouse is for all the community and is well liked and visited by both adults, children and schools in the area. It is in need of an upgrade and requires a new generator and storage battery facility which will enable us to run all the lights in the building from electricity generated by the River Wandle. 

Wandle Heritage who in the past have looked after a small garden at the entrance to Merton Abbey Mills have handed over the maintenance of the garden to volunteers organised by Bee Creative Art Hub, a small business on-site which holds after school classes to teach art to children aged 5-16. They are regenerating this sad looking garden space to a usable space for both adults and children.

The Wandle River Community Garden is for the local community children to enjoy and use for their education about nature, in a hands-on way, life cycles and the seasons as well as their general well being. For adults, it is a pleasant space to rest and relax by the River Wandle and Merton Abbey Mills.

Overview and our Model

The Wandle River Art Exhibition is an art exhibition, aimed at showcasing the talents of both emerging and established artists. Work submitted should be linked in some way to the theme of River Culture. As a non-profit initiative we are looking for the Wandle River Art Exhibition to be funded by the generosity of our local supporters, talented artists and sponsors

The Exhibition Entry Details

You are invited to produce and submit original artworks that represents a creative, unique or personal connection to the theme of ‘River Culture’. We will accept work from any individual artist who live or work in the London Area and are able to deliver and pick up their artwork from the venue listed below.

We encourage you to be as free as possible in the expression of your artwork. The work submitted can be any form of 2 dimensional art, including painting, drawings, mixed media or photography providing that it has a link to River Culture. It can be in any media and of any genre – impressionistic, naturalistic, realistic or abstract. We do not accept 3 dimensional sculptures.

Initial applications is free. Upon acceptance to the Exhibition a fee of £75 per Exhibition Panel (H2000cm x W70cm) or £125 for 2 panels (H2000cm x 140cm). Initial submissions should be in digital form only emailed to wandlerivergarden@gmail.com. You will need to submit 1 hi-resolution image of each of your artworks. The submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges with chosen artists to be exhibited. The judges decision is final. You will be able to exhibit as many artworks as can fit into the space provided. Your artworks will need to be delivered to the venue below.

Deliver your art work to: The Wheelhouses Pottery and Art, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, Wimbledon, SW19 2RD

The Exhibition will held at :
The Chapter House, Chapter Way, Wimbledon, SW19 2RX

Exhibition Dates:

Over two weekends Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd April 2022, and  Friday 8 – Sunday 10 April 2022.

To give yourself the best chance of winning and gaining maximum exposure please supply your artwork ready to hang, framed or mounted if needed to ensure best presentation.

Prizes

TBC

First Prize (Decided by the judges)

Second prize (Decided by the judges) 

Third prize – Visitors Award (Voted for by the public)

Our Model

The River Culture Art Exhibition aims to sell exhibited artworks through invited well-established London Art Galleries, private sales or online sales. By taking part in the exhibition you agree that your hi-res images can be used for:

a) online, private or corporate sales through The River Culture Art Exhibition website
b) for any publicity material (social media and or printed matter)

  • 15% of the sale price of each piece of art goes to the The River Culture Art Exhibition’s chosen charity, Wandle Heritage, helping towards the upkeep and maintenance of the Wheelhouse Water Wheel and The Wandle River Community Garden at Merton Abbey Mills.
  • 15% of the sale price of each piece of art goes to cover administrative costs, and
  • 70%* of the sale price of each piece of art goes to the artist.

* Artists may choose to donate their artwork to The Wandle Art Project instead, thereby giving 85% of the sale price to the charity with the remaining 15% going towards exhibition and competition administrative costs. 

Entry and Deadlines

To enter the competition, you must submit all of the following items to [wandleriverart@gmail.com] by 7th February 2022.

  • High resolution images of your original artworks (one image per item) that represents a creative, unique and personal connection to the concept of River Culture. A completed and signed declaration (on page 4 of this document), as evidence of authenticity and agreement to our model.
  • A completed description form (at the end of this document), including a word description of the artwork and the idea that connects your artwork to Wandle Culture.

Entry Specifications

The artwork submitted must be:

  • A unique piece, not a reproduction of others.
  • Signed by the artist as evidence of uniqueness and authenticity and not reproduction
  • from a limited run of 15 or less*
  • No larger than 1 metre x 1 metre

* If exhibited, artists do not need to send in all prints. This stipulation is to limit the number of prints on the market, so that in the event of any purchase the price is protected and unique to the buyer.

Key 2022 dates and deadlines

7th February 2022 Deadline to receive high-resolution images and completed,
signed description form and declaration [wandlerivergarden@gmail.com]

Wed 2nd – Mon 14 Feb 2022 Evaluation of artists by panel of judges.

Wed 15th February 2022 Artwork exhibition list announcement.

Sun 27th March 2022 Deadline for exhibition artwork to arrive at the venue (see
below for the address).

Friday 1st April 2022 Private view at the Chapter House, invitees and artists
6pm – 9pm 

2nd, 3rd & 8th-10th April 2022 Artwork exhibition open over two weekends to the public at
the Chapter House.

Competition results announced at 3pm on 10th April, live at the venue.

Wed – Thurs 13th-14th April 2022 Artworks to be collected from Wheelhouse Pottery & Art at Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, Wimbledon SW19 2RD.

•• Exhibition Artwork Only••

The Judge Panel

Ron Newsham Ieva_bee Dina Klumbys

We are available to contact by telephone between 1100 – 1600 hours on: 

t 07812131360

e wandlerivergarden@gmail.com

Opening times of the Wheelhouse for delivery and pick up:

Wednesday to Sunday 1100 hours to 1600 hours

Closed Monday and Tuesday

If you’re sending artwork by courier please contact us to let us know delivery times.

Please remember all artwork in the exhibition must be delivered to the above address (unless otherwise instructed) by the 1600 hours on Sunday 27 March 2022. All artwork submitted after this time will not be exhibited or eligible for the competition.

The selected artists will be displayed at The River Culture Art Exhibition, at The Chapter House, Chapter Way, Wimbledon, London, SW19 2RX.

Marketing and administration team

Anna Stoitsova Vassie Vasseva

The Wandle River Art Exhibition provides a great opportunity for talented artists like yourself to gain greater exposure by showcasing your work to a new audience, whilst raising awareness and funds for Wandle Heritage Ltd Charity (charity number: 1045636) and The Wandle River Community Garden Project. 

Wandle Heritage keep open and maintain The Water Wheel at Merton Abbey Mills. The Wheelhouse is for all the community and is well liked and visited by both adults, children and schools in the area. It is in need of an upgrade and requires a new generator and storage battery facility which will enable us to run all the lights in the building from electricity generated by the River Wandle. 

Wandle Heritage who in the past have looked after a small garden at the entrance to Merton Abbey Mills have handed over the maintenance of the garden to volunteers organised by Bee Creative Art Hub, a small business on-site which holds after school classes to teach art to children aged 5-16. They are regenerating this sad looking garden space to a usable space for both adults and children.

The Wandle River Community Garden is for the local community children to enjoy and use for their education about nature, in a hands-on way, life cycles and the seasons as well as their general well being. For adults, it is a pleasant space to rest and relax by the River Wandle and Merton Abbey Mills.

Overview and our Model

The Wandle River Art Exhibition is an art exhibition, aimed at showcasing the talents of both emerging and established artists. Work submitted should be linked in some way to the theme of River Culture. As a non-profit initiative we are looking for the Wandle River Art Exhibition to be funded by the generosity of our local supporters, talented artists and sponsors

The Exhibition Entry Details

You are invited to produce and submit original artworks that represents a creative, unique or personal connection to the theme of ‘River Culture’. We will accept work from any individual artist who live or work in the London Area and are able to deliver and pick up their artwork from the venue listed below.

We encourage you to be as free as possible in the expression of your artwork. The work submitted can be any form of 2 dimensional art, including painting, drawings, mixed media or photography providing that it has a link to River Culture. It can be in any media and of any genre – impressionistic, naturalistic, realistic or abstract. We do not accept 3 dimensional sculptures.

Initial applications is free. Upon acceptance to the Exhibition a fee of £75 per Exhibition Panel (H2000cm x W70cm) or £125 for 2 panels (H2000cm x 140cm). Initial submissions should be in digital form only emailed to wandlerivergarden@gmail.com. You will need to submit 1 hi-resolution image of each of your artworks. The submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges with chosen artists to be exhibited. The judges decision is final. You will be able to exhibit as many artworks as can fit into the space provided. Your artworks will need to be delivered to the venue below.

Deliver your art work to: The Wheelhouses Pottery and Art, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, Wimbledon, SW19 2RD

The Exhibition will held at :
The Chapter House, Chapter Way, Wimbledon, SW19 2RX

Exhibition Dates:

Over two weekends Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd April 2022, and  Friday 8 – Sunday 10 April 2022.

To give yourself the best chance of winning and gaining maximum exposure please supply your artwork ready to hang, framed or mounted if needed to ensure best presentation.

Prizes

TBC

First Prize (Decided by the judges)

Second prize (Decided by the judges) 

Third prize – Visitors Award (Voted for by the public)

Our Model

The River Culture Art Exhibition aims to sell exhibited artworks through invited well-established London Art Galleries, private sales or online sales. By taking part in the exhibition you agree that your hi-res images can be used for:

a) online, private or corporate sales through The River Culture Art Exhibition website
b) for any publicity material (social media and or printed matter)

  • 15% of the sale price of each piece of art goes to the The River Culture Art Exhibition’s chosen charity, Wandle Heritage, helping towards the upkeep and maintenance of the Wheelhouse Water Wheel and The Wandle River Community Garden at Merton Abbey Mills.
  • 15% of the sale price of each piece of art goes to cover administrative costs, and
  • 70%* of the sale price of each piece of art goes to the artist.

* Artists may choose to donate their artwork to The Wandle Art Project instead, thereby giving 85% of the sale price to the charity with the remaining 15% going towards exhibition and competition administrative costs. 

Entry and Deadlines

To enter the competition, you must submit all of the following items to [wandleriverart@gmail.com] by 7th February 2022.

  • High resolution images of your original artworks (one image per item) that represents a creative, unique and personal connection to the concept of River Culture. A completed and signed declaration (on page 4 of this document), as evidence of authenticity and agreement to our model.
  • A completed description form (at the end of this document), including a word description of the artwork and the idea that connects your artwork to Wandle Culture.

Entry Specifications

The artwork submitted must be:

  • A unique piece, not a reproduction of others.
  • Signed by the artist as evidence of uniqueness and authenticity and not reproduction
  • from a limited run of 15 or less*
  • No larger than 1 metre x 1 metre

* If exhibited, artists do not need to send in all prints. This stipulation is to limit the number of prints on the market, so that in the event of any purchase the price is protected and unique to the buyer.

Key 2022 dates and deadlines

7th February 2022 Deadline to receive high-resolution images and completed,
signed description form and declaration [wandlerivergarden@gmail.com]

Wed 2nd – Mon 14 Feb 2022 Evaluation of artists by panel of judges.

Wed 15th February 2022 Artwork exhibition list announcement.

Sun 27th March 2022 Deadline for exhibition artwork to arrive at the venue (see
below for the address).

Friday 1st April 2022 Private view at the Chapter House, invitees and artists
6pm – 9pm 

2nd, 3rd & 8th-10th April 2022 Artwork exhibition open over two weekends to the public at
the Chapter House.

Competition results announced at 3pm on 10th April, live at the venue.

Wed – Thurs 13th-14th April 2022 Artworks to be collected from Wheelhouse Pottery & Art at Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, Wimbledon SW19 2RD.

•• Exhibition Artwork Only••

The Judge Panel

Ron Newsham Ieva_bee Dina Klumbys

We are available to contact by telephone between 1100 – 1600 hours on: 

t 07812131360

e wandlerivergarden@gmail.com

Opening times of the Wheelhouse for delivery and pick up:

Wednesday to Sunday 1100 hours to 1600 hours

Closed Monday and Tuesday

If you’re sending artwork by courier please contact us to let us know delivery times.

Please remember all artwork in the exhibition must be delivered to the above address (unless otherwise instructed) by the 1600 hours on Sunday 27 March 2022. All artwork submitted after this time will not be exhibited or eligible for the competition.

The selected artists will be displayed at The River Culture Art Exhibition, at The Chapter House, Chapter Way, Wimbledon, London, SW19 2RX.

Marketing and administration team

Anna Stoitsova Vassie Vasseva

New Year 2022 Resolution

New Year always begins with hope of better for new change in our life. We often reflect, what we did, made or achieve in last year or what we want to to do but didn’t. January month is great for contemplation, writing goals and plans. Ask yourself what help you to grow? what will make you more happier better human.

We had very difficult couple years with many uncertainty in many ways. But you didn’t give up and continue doing your things you like to do the most. And this determination is very important to have for the future of your life, career. 

From All this we can learn very important lessons for future. Remember you’ve got to self improving every last bit of your Mindset

First and the most always look at the bright side in any bad situation. 

The truth is that nobody is perfect. You know who you are and others what ever they say they just projecting they fears and doubts about them self. Love your self you are the most beautiful human being I this world.

Your future is in your hands 

Life is a constant self improvement process

You can choose to sit and fell bad or you could choose to grow in any aspect of your life. And become the best version of yourself.

The truth is that nobody is perfect. You know who you are and others what ever they say they just projecting they fears and doubts about them self. Love your self you are the most beautiful human being I this world.

Because world would be so boring if it would be all the  same that’s why we are so different and unique 

Third things put your love to the things you do because creativity is the processes and the more you do the better you become. 

Love people love your life 

Have gratitude for everyone that the world has given you 

Focus on happiness

I always learn and would like to share my finding with you. Look at our mindfulness and creative workshops ready for you this year. Our workshop page is full of great events. 

Drawing time with Ieva in studio or online Monthly book your space

http://www.beecreativearthub.com/product/mindfulness-drawing/

First session January 13th, 11am

MAM Art Walk

Merton Abbey Mills (MAM) Art Walk is happening on the weekend starting Friday 30th July – Sunday 1st August. 

Merton Abbey Mills is hosting its first Art Walk with 9 businesses taking part all showing original artwork by local artists.

My very own Bee Creative Art Hub exhibiting art by Ieva_Bee and Dina Klumbys.
The Wheelhouse Art open studio for Lino-Cuts and Photography as well as their popular Pottery.

Pink and Poppy Atelier – A new Art Gallery with several different local artists on show.

Assisted by Nature Vegan Restaurant is showing Mandala Art by Nelly

Abbey Mills Studio is our local Photographic Studio who will be showing off their artistic side with beautiful photography and no doubt will tell you all about their other services.

Other premises taking part will be Nanay Rosa excellent Filipino Restaurant, Wine and Love with their beautiful wines, M.E.D coffee shop and snacks – sit and relax after your Art Walk and the Belgian Brasserie serving amazing crepés, will all be exhibiting fantastic artworks and sculpture by local artists. Just walk in and have a look, everyone is very helpful and friendly.

And if this is not enough for you then walk round our regular weekend Arts & Craft Market.

Map of Abbey Mills

There’s bound to be something that will interest you

Free events Friday Saturday and Sunday

2pm families walk around abbey mills talk about art artists and places at the end we have drawing eco craft workshops

6.00pm Adults evening Wine and Love restaurant for Wine and chat with local artist

Bee Creative Art Hub hosting Charity event for Wandle River Community Garden

World Bee Day

May 20th is the World Bee day and we would like to celebrate this amazing day by hosting many events and talks together with Helen Poh Local charity supporter and eco craft mum.

Work in Progress at the Garden

Wandle River Community garden is part of Paul Bownes Memorial garden made by Wandle Heritage Charity that was open 20 years ago sadly it got forgotten for many years. That is why we decided to step in and help to rebuild the garden and make the space available for community to enjoy explore and have fun.

This year after pandemic we finally can join together outside and start our project again. The Bee week will start from 15th Saturday till 23rd Sunday of May

activity for kids picture taken by Helen Poh

On First weekend 15th and 16th we will have Children activities, Charity second chance sale, and building bugs hotel and spotting the bugs.

For the Second Weekend 21st Friday evening we will have indoors adult workshop held by Helen Poh making bee hives out of donated materials. You will learn basic weaving steps that later you can make your own things at home.

Made by Helen Poh

22nd Saturday and 23rd Sunday We will have again Charity Second Chance sale, kids activities to make bees and bee hives. Also talks with bee keepers and making bee water source in the garden. Also recognising flowers and exploring the garden.

Bee activity for kids Picture taken by Helen Poh

All the money will go to maintain Wandle River Garden and 10% will donate to British Bee Charity

Bee painting picture taken by Ieva_bee

Let’s Celebrate Mother’s Day March 14th

Spring is here and I would like to share with you some lovely ideas how we can surprise our mothers or mothers to be this March 14th.

This time I made candle body lotion that is great beautiful natural hand made candle for your home and great for your body. All you need for this recipe is:

*85g Eco Soya wax *30g Organic Coconut oil *25g Natural Bees wax flakes *15-20drops of your choice essential oils *5drops of Vit E for preserving the wax. Melt all the ingredients except essential oil and Vitamins E in pot that is in boiling water pot. After all melted wait a bit to cool down the wax and put essential oils and Vitamin E mix and pour in to your desire container. use cotton wicks that you locate in the middle of the container. For more how to do it and step by step what the video below.

Candle making

Light the candle for 10-20min then blow the candle and for your safety please wait for a minute and pour to your hand and rub it to your skin. For pot I reused cracked or chipped old China cups and oyster shells also decorated with dry flowers. Enjoy! Made by Ieva_bee

If you interested in buying made candles and soaps please visit our gift shop

http://www.beecreativearthub.com/product/hand-made-candle-hand-lotion/
Gift Shop

Ideas to decorate your home with small things like bottles or paper.

Merry Christmas to all from Bee Creative Art Hub team. We happy to share our ideas and event, we making it, enjoying or organising. This year was hard to all of us as organising events was one of the unpredictable and most of the time impossible. But don’t get too sad we have many ideas holding in our mind and getting ready for better days. The most important now to be patient and do things you can do now. So even Christmas is over, I would like to share couple of my videos I made on our YouTube channel but this ideas I am sure you can use it even for every day projects to decorate you home. This time I am talking about bottles and how to decorate them in two different way. What you need is air dry clay, bottles and fairy lights, or epsom salt, PVA glue and bottle for other idea how to make frosty look.

Bottle Decorating ideas for home decor this holidays

The other idea was to make tree decorations made out of paper. This was very simple but effective way to make it by refusing the patterned paper from old William Morris print calendar. What you need is just pretty paper cut in stripes a wire and some beads if you want. You can use gold spray paint to spay the other side of strips. Hope you enjoy this ideas and stay creative at home.

Christmas decorations from paper

Christmas Wreath making

This is the time when we ready for decorating our homes and lifting our spirits to Christmas mood. This Christmas is very special and different then never before with 2020 starting with COVID Pandemic and all the changes we had in our life. That’s why it is great time to reflect and give us some beautiful time with family to create cozy safe palace to finish this year. This year I decided to make Christmas wreath from things I found on my walks in the local park. So I was collecting branches, cones, berries and other items to decorate the wreath. I hope you will enjoy watching my video tutorial and get inspired to make your own wreath from special item you would like to add.

making wreath
Christmas Wreath
Christmas Wreath using dry oranges

The Cure of Touch

The Cure of Touch movie

The Cure of touch project started a year ago when Ieva_bee Artist and Ksenia Fedorova Fine Art Photographer joined our thoughts and ideas of how humans are integrated into Nature and how everything is interconnected. All this was possible and easy to deliver because of that time when we could touch and communicate without fear of anything.

The cure starts with understanding. The action of touch begins with the skin. We may not be aware of this, but many of us need to correct some aspects of our relationship with the help of our bodies.

The key to understanding how our bodies feel is to be found in the simple ability to give and receive touch.

The classic work of Ashley Montagu “Touch”(1986) describes how touching the skin affects the physical health of people of all ages, from birth. Research shows that children who are more likely to be touched have a higher survival capacity than those who are not.

Touch also facilitates empathy, it promotes self-disclosure.

Communication with nature is a moment when we not only hear the micro- and macrocosm around us, but also our own inner voice. We smell the clean air, when we touch, we build a personal relationship with what is around us.

Communicating with nature strengthens social bonds and makes us much less angry or irritated.

Now, rethinking it, we understand how it is no coincidence that it ends only now because soon after we ended the photoshoot the lockdown happened, and all kinds of restrictions due to COVID-19, a series of moves, and changes.

This project now could tell about the importance of social contacts, that only by uniting, we will be able to end this difficult period. Let the communication now turn into virtual forms and the Merton Art Festival got adopted to the situation itself and got virtual too.

It is necessary to share your creativity, be inspired by other works, and rejoice for other success to continue.

The Cure of Touch pictures

If you interested in purchasing the photo print. Visit our shop http://www.beecreativearthub.com/product-category/art/

We wish you all stay safe and keep contact with your relatives and friends if you need any held and support please contact us or visit https://www.mind.org.uk