Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Anchor

I discovered my new corner-store showroom "The Beauty Shop", as many others have done, via craigslist one Summer morning. My last residency (thanks to LiaMolly's Seema and family) at my studio on Antonine was coming to an end, and I began a morning ritual of checking online for available space. Some of you may remember the cluster diagram I drew and posted here on the blog, daydreaming my space into reality. And like some lost Law of Attraction, my space came to me. The Beauty Shop became available, and turned out the landlord had bought artwork from me at a market years before. It felt meant to be.As I made the space my own, I cleared it to it's bones, and made a plan. That plan included an anchor along the back wall. So, I commissioned talented local Matthew Holdren Woodworking to create a custom bar-height counter to cloak the existing kitchenette. We collaborated on a design which included his signature style of repurposed materials, and my cotton/linen fiber softness. He used this beautiful old uneven and imperfect poplar which stretches the width of the space like some tree arm grown especially to cradle the art in my shop. Get to know Matthew here, and then shop for your own original piece on his etsy shop. Browse his portfolio via Flickr for ideas for commissioning an original piece of your own.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Next Go Round

And today, I returned home from a walk in the woods, to a package on my porch, filled with new (old) hankies and linens sent to me by a friend and fellow artist. These old heirlooms will surely be given another go round in some of my next stitched pieces.

Kindred Spirit

I have found a kindred spirit in this months Selvedge magazine (a rare indulgence of mine whose pages I inevitably drool over).
And I love the show title "I want to make memories with you".

Friday, October 21, 2011

Sunday Times



Just got word my Anthropologie bedding was featured in the Sunday Times UK Style section last week. This bit on the trend of quilting. Love it.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

On a Clear Night

I opened my new corner-store showroom to the public on Saturday, October 8, on an evening with beautiful weather, wonderful people, and fine music. The turnout was amazing, and everything was just as I hoped it would be. Later my mom asked me if I would have changed anything about the evening... I thought about it for a moment... and shook my head... Not a thing. Thank you to everyone who came out to the party, bought work, cut a rug, ate and drank and hugged my neck. It was such a special night. Photos for the sharing...

Open at sunset

Glowing on the inside

Hot cornbread, creamery butter, arugula
(biggest thanks to my sweet mom who made over 15 dozen corn muffins for the party)

The debut of my product collaboration with Anthropologie

My statement for this body of work

Art on the wall

Music by the talented Luke Winslow King and Esther Rose


Dancin on the corner


A beautiful night.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Fall Collection Online Debut

"Alongside", 10" x 8", paint and pencil on paper, $350 framed

"Bunny Deer", 24" x 18", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

"Cornbread", 12" x 16", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

"Everlasting", 36" x 24", stitched fabric and vintage linens, $900

"Gather Round", 20" x 16", fabric with embroidered applique, $500

" Glory Glory", 36" x 24", stitched fabric and vintage linens with embroidered applique, $900

"Honeychild", 20" x 16", stitched fabric, $500

"How to Love", 8" x 10", watercolor on paper, $350

"Howl", 18" x 24", mixed media on canvas, SOLD

"Nightlight", 24" x 36", mixed media on canvas, SOLD

"Over-the-Moon", 8" x 10", mixed media on canvas board with shelf, SOLD

"Rain Down", 12" x 16", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

"Smells Like Rain", 8" x 10", acrylic on canvas board with shelf, SOLD

"Stand Tall", 16" x 20", mixed media on canvas, SOLD

"Stay Calm", 12" x 16", fabric and vintage linen on board with frame, $350

"Swan Carry", 8" x 10", acrylic and pencil on paper, $350 framed

"Take a Load Off", 16" x 20", mixed media on canvas with lace trim, SOLD

"The Clearing", 18" x 24", mixed media on canvas, SOLD

"Windswept", 18" x 24", mixed media on canvas, SOLD

"You are my Sunshine", 36" x 24", stitched fabric and vintage linens, $900

"Zebra Dress", 8" x 10", acrylic and pencil on paper, $350 framed

All works on view at my new corner-store showroom "The Beauty Shop", 3828 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA. To make a purchase from out of the area, call me at 504-669-8667 or email rebecca@rebeccarebouche.com
The Grand Opening party last Saturday night was a huge success and great fun. The weather was perfect, the music was lovely, and the turnout amazing. I am regrouping in the woods, updating my website with the new works, and responding to emails. Thank you for your patience and immense and continuing support.

From just past The Clearing,
Rebecca

Monday, October 3, 2011

"The Clearing"

“The Clearing”
New paintings from somewhere deep in the woods

Saturday October 8, 2011
6:00-9:00pm at “The Beauty Shop”

New original paintings plus a preview of my new product line from beloved Anthropologie!, cajun lemonade, hot cornbread and music on the corner by the adorable Luke Winslow-King and Esther Rose




This show will be the grand opening of my new corner-store showroom
REBECCA REBOUCHÉ STUDIO
“The Beauty Shop” 3828 Dryades New Orleans
504-669-8667

Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 - 2:00

Saturday, October 1, 2011

A Glorious Revival - Inspiration and Bioregionalism

My neighbor gave me a machete for whacking snakes and cuttin trails


I found inspiration in the farm animals and bright lights at the County Fair.


I got out of the cabin after a productive day. Fair with the family and my first rodeo.

A load of rain brought out some wildflowers by the pond.

Some paintings in progress in my treehouse studio. Perfect weather with the door open. Beautiful north light for mixing colors.

A stack of pretty linens and cotton on the ironing board.

This change in the weather saved me from my despair. This morning I walked to the big pond for lily pad inspiration.


It was Sonya who first told me, "You can't always take from the well. You have to fill it."
As I have said in previous posts or letters, I STILL refer to those words when I am stuck. Thursday night I was stripping the bark. Friday saved me with good neighbors, good weather, and cotton candy. This morning, the well was overflowing again.
So humbled.