I haven't been active online for quite some time. Well I had a good reason for the absence. Mainly, I had a beautiful baby girl in May 2010. So this has used up a lot of my physical energy and time.
But time hasn't been spent lamenting on the lose of one's "freedom" to do anything I want when I want nor has it been left to idly waste away. In fact, my new responsibility has allowed me to refine and define myself and the direction I want to grow. I have spent a considerable amount of time spring-cleaning my business plan and visualizing ShayGon the way I want it to be.
I have finally started my home interiors range of goodies which will be on sell soon. As for my artwork - well let's just say I'm feeling more comfortable with the style I'm producing.
The past year has shown me that some things take time - and deservidly so! I mean, who likes eating half-cooked bread? lol
So in the words of one of my daughter's favourate programs:
Pole Pole
Slowly, Slowly
Cos good things comes to those who wait...
About Me
- Melanie "Shay" LaRocque
- London & the Caribbean
- My paintings and designs are long stories made short. I try to convey both the action and the moral within my chosen "inches squared" This is achieved through the arch of an arm; the flick of a hand; or the tilt of a head. This is emphasised through colour, composition and texture. This is immortalised through featureless faces and unassuming detail. I call my style "Urbanite"...
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Caribbean Artisans
- Alia Michele (Bags, bags, Bags!)
- Alice Coutet (Art based on life in Bermuda)
- Claude Cauquil (Artist)
- Claudia Pegus (Trinidadian Clothes designer)
- Coskel University (Trini/NY/JP Fashion)
- Double6ix Jamaica (T-Shirts & Accessories)
- ecliffelie Designs (Fashion Designer from T&T)
- Irene Plummer Art
- Linda L. Evans
- Liz Mannette (Steel Pan fashion accessories)
- Miss Bruno (Haitian Fashion Designer)
- Paul Keens-Douglas (Storyteller)
- Sprawl (JA tee-shirt designer)
- Tantie Lorraine (Trinidadian Cake Maker)
- The Cloth ( Trini Clothes Designer)
Other Artisans I Love!
- Ami London (Clothes Designer)
- Holli Conger (Illustrator)
- KnottyLoop Creations (Crochet Clothing)
- Kyles Accessories (Jewellery Designer)
- Moxie and Oliver (Handmade Leather Goods)
- Nathan Fowkes
- Red Ruby Rose (Beautiful handmade Purses!!!)
- Royal Hut (Mary Vinson interiors)
- Spa Therapy (Natural Body Products)
- Synthia Saint James (Artist)
- Winfred Rembert (Leather Artist)
- Zayunu By Design (UK based Jewellery Designer)
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Hi Shay
ReplyDeleteI am new to blogging( started last summer with great reservations) and really enjoy popping over to your blog. I am also thrilled that you have a Caribbean flavor ad write so beautifully. I am a hug fan. keep up the good work. Oh and congrats on becoming a mother, I have 2 little girls 1 and 5. Enjoy her! Girls are the greatest blessing and bring out the best in you...well... after you form a sleep pattern of more than 4 hours!
Tight hugs.
Chelsea
Thank you so much Chelsea! I did an all night work run and I'm feeling pretty exhausted. But it's a new day with new opportunities.
ReplyDeleteOh, and if you're in south London, why not check out the Sunday Feast Market on West Norwood High Street on 3rd April 2011. I will be hosting a stall there so it would be great to meet with you.