Well, this has been a super busy week for me to say the least. Nightshift at the citz for the two shows I have been working on, "Three Sisters" (main stage) and "Plasticine" (studio space) Pictures to follow after opening night on tuesday! People often ask why I need to do nightshifts when Im working at the theatre, well its because on the run up to production week the carpenters will fit up the set into the stage during the day, followed by lighting plots and other technical malarkey. So it means that we can only get on stage to paint or touch things up at around 9pm when everyone else goes home! We dont need to do this at uni, because that would be a bit ridiculous, but while Im out working in a professional theatre I get treated the same as everyone else. So its good practise :)
Anyways, I just wanted to share with you all some lovely pictures from my artist friend Neil who has an exhibition of his new work, being revealed at The Maisonette in Glasgow between Saturday 3rd and Friday 30th April. His exhibition is titled "I'm Not Wierd" and here is a little taster of some of the treats he will be sharing...
A super talented and rather OSM guy, so if you are Scotland or Glasgow based then please head along to The Tiny Gallery at The Maisonette and check out his work! Heres a wee description from Neil himself:
"For the past few months I’ve been keeping numerous sketchbooks to hand. I've been jotting down all the little thoughts that would otherwise be forgotten. At the same time, I've been talking to other folk, urging them to make note of any funny little thoughts and ideas they have too. The idea being that later, I'll gather all the notes together and illustrate them.
The end result will be a collection of pieces ranging from the funny, personal and sad; to the downright weird and disturbing. Since the work will be presented tightly in The Tiny Gallery at The Maisonette, coming to the show will be like walking into a collective brain. And a very weird brain at that."
The end result will be a collection of pieces ranging from the funny, personal and sad; to the downright weird and disturbing. Since the work will be presented tightly in The Tiny Gallery at The Maisonette, coming to the show will be like walking into a collective brain. And a very weird brain at that."
Sounds pretty neat doesnt it :) However, if you arent based in Scotland then you can show your support in other ways, and have a little nosy at some of Neils work here:
Due to the wierd pattern of nightshifts I ended up with a day off on thursday. I slept for a considerable amount of this, and then went off to Girlz Night with David so my mammy could cut his hair. I ended up getting a haircut and my nails painted too which was lovely, as my hands were an absolute state from gloss paint and expanding foam :S Haha dont ask! So it was nice to get them cleaned up and all girly again. They used an OPI polish, which is my first experience of them but I was super impressed. Didnt catch the name of the colour but Il definately ask next time Im in. I hit pan on my Mac MSF so treated myself to a new one and chilled with a magazine and some amazing tea (that tasted like popcorn!) while I was waiting to get my hair cut. The tea was so good - and you drink it from this little bowl and oh so cute mini teapot. Couldnt have been any cuter if it tried :)
We also went to the original Where The Monkey Sleeps cafe (my work is just a smaller branch) for an amazing sandwich and some rocky road cake. We havent been out for lunch or dinner much recently because of trying to save our pennies, so was nice to spend the day together before David went to work. And have some awesome grub of course :) Food is a passion we both share! Although David is a typical guy who can eat so much and not even gain a few pounds. His metabolism must be crazy fast, haha and I hate him for it! :p
Haha so HERES a picture of me looking rather sleepy (not smug, promise) with an indication of what I've been working on all weekend. Was a great gig, the production team were lovely and getting to work and chat away with the man himself was pretty cool too! However he did comment on my swallow tattoos and joked about their connotations with people who have been in jail... haha, thats never going to be something I'll stop hearing eh? :)
So my easter break officially begins tomorow, and I am rather glad. The next two weeks before I start at the Tron will consist of some europe hostel booking, chilling with my boy and with my bestie who is off to america soon for almost a month! a little visit to the cbbc Waybuloo studio tomorow, some website making, portfolio sorting, filming for another advert competition, slr buying, and catching up with some friends who I have missed dearly these past busy few weeks. I wont moan because I know I bring it on myself, but the busy times just make the weeks roll in even faster. I need to catch up on my google reader too and possibly spend some selfish time pigging out in my jammies and drinking lots of tea, purely because I feel like I need a rest and some chill time amongst the madness. But more updates to follow :) Take care y'all, speak soon ♥