In the month of May I feel like I've settled into the routine of summer, and am so happy to be back biking on the trails and swimming in our pool. Much of my creation time this month went to paper flowers (see below), in preparation for a workshop I will be hosting - go to www.tinyassartgallery.com if you're interested in signing up. Although I've had much success with paper flowers using paper towel, crepe paper, napkins, cardstock, and regular printing paper, I had to focus on flower designs that would allow me to use regular glue, instead of a glue gun. I'm so impressed with how some of these flowers turned out, and can't wait to try them in many different colours!

   I think we've ironed out the kinks and have settled into a routine with the Tiny Ass Art Gallery. People are loving the miniature art, and they're drawn to the name. We're getting an idea of what people are loving and how to run the gallery from a practical point of view. I'm really enjoying talking to those who walk in - we often end up chatting and learning about each other. Maybe it's the tiny space that welcomes intimacy and feelings of safety, who knows, but I've met some incredible people so far. 

   Other than paper flowers, I did some sketches and a collage in my sketchbooks (see below). I finished my 5" x 7" sketchbook and have started a smaller one, only 3.5" x 5.5". I love seeing how much I can put on one tiny page. I see it as practice for my fine motor skills more than creating art. And although the lines are very controlled, I feel very free working in there, likely because the risk is minimal if I screw up - just one page in my tiny sketchbook. 

   In the month of June I hope to work on promoting my art and website through social media and regular posting. It's an area that I know I can greatly improve upon!