Sheep Eye Art Trail 2019 Sheep Art Trail Souvenir Brochure 2019 Minimum Donation £3 proudly supporting... www.eyesheeparttrail.co.uk Katrina’s Story Thank Ewe! Having recently completed the Blossom Development programme, Message from Bridget McIntyre, Katrina, tells her journey here... Founder & CEO of The Blossom Charity It was dark, a pitch black that not everyone has seen. After 3 whirlwind years of exciting challenges, colour, culture and fun I had plunged deep into the pit again. Thank you for joining us for this exciting auction of It was damp, cold, it smelled of algae and the walls were opressive. Penniless. decorated sheep art. Each one has been lovingly Unemployed. Depressed. Emotionally abused. I was desperate and knew that I designed by volunteer artists. We are overwhelmed needed help. I put myself into the care of others, I couldn’t care for myself. I had a tick by the success of the Sheep Art Trail – it was a joy to see the list to help me get up, get dressed and brush my teeth. If I managed, it was a good day. number of visitors the sheep attracted to the town and to hear some of the wonderful things people said about their experience on “Dream On”. It was as if the cover of the well I was stuck at the bottom of had been pushed aside, the trail and on social media. Our aim was to organise an event that a thousand feet above my head. A tiny pinprick of light floated down, and the jet black gave way to had a positive impact on our local community as well as raise funds for a dank dark moss green. I could barely register it, but I knew it was my chance. I waited. Six months the charity. It’s great that the local community have so willingly supported later, the day had arrived. I was excited. This day could only be positive. My coach had been helping us . I am hoping that this amazing goodwill and momentum will continue through to the me to navigate the first months of a new job and I was ready to take on what the world had to offer auction of these unique pieces of art, so that we can raise plenty of money. This will enable me. I had begun to climb the invisible ladder that Dream On had propped against the wall for me. us to expand the work of The Blossom Charity and reach out to even more women, who will Slowly slowly. One step at a time. benefit from the support we can provide. People met. Stories shared. Connections made. Who were these women? Where did they come from? What were their stories? A spark ignited. Learning, caring, supporting. Tears flowed, discoveries Also, a massive thank you to the many people who have made this event happen - many are made, strengths unearthed, lessons learned. Everyone has different strengths and it’s ok to have listed in this catalogue but some aren’t as there are so many to list - you know who you are. It preferences. There’s no “should” when it comes to personality. Not everyone has the talents you do, has been a fantastic display of teamwork and getting things done and I have loved being part not everyone likes the same things, but the differences between us are what makes us human and of it. Finally thanks to you, our buyers, both individuals and businesses who are intending to ought to be celebrated. I’d met someone new and I wanted this relationship to be different. I’d need bid on our sheep! We are excited to see them move to their new homes after the auction. to celebrate the differences between us. Enjoy the evening. Breathe. Give your mind time to breathe. If you want your body to stay well, you look after it. Your mind is the same. Enough sleep, nutrition, and kind thoughts. My new job was making this difficult. Take enough holiday for your body and mind – every day. Being creative is not all arts & crafts. A good idea, a new colour scheme for a room, an inventive way to stay in touch with a friend, a new Bridget outfit, a makeover. The style and colour workshop was a safe place to explore and experiment. Quirky, Siren, Classic, Romantic. A historical lack of confidence from snide remarks quickly bloomed into curiosity and adventure with the unwavering support of my new friends. My passion for fashion The Blossom Charity had been reignited. And now? I earn double what I did last year, I manage a team of eight, I had an offer on a We support teenage girls and women to be their best and live their house accepted last week. None of these matter. I am in a healthy and happy relationship, not only lives to the full. We do this through offering coaching, workshops and with my partner, but with myself. I have the confidence. The confidence to be me, to know that I year long development programmes. deserve the best, to look after myself, to dye my hair purple, but most of all, I have the confidence to be happy. I blossomed. The training we offer combines building self confidence, increasing self awareness so we each understand our talents and strengths, wellbeing and stress management, building skills such as Lesley’s Story communication and work skills and help with image. It’s all about “Me Lesley attended one of our makeover days for deserving women, in at my best” and how to use that well. partnership with The John Le Vay Cancer Centre in Ipswich and this is what she wrote in the thank you card she sent after her experience... More recently the charity has introduced Makeover Days for deserving women. We have This is a small card with a BIG THANK YOU to the whole team. developed a partnership with the John le Vey Cancer Centre in Ipswich to offer makeover My makeover day at the start of October really was like a dream come true. days to women recovering from cancer treatment. We also offer them as a special day for carers and women contributing to the community. I’d dreamed about feeling happy and at home in my body after Breast Cancer, you’ve made that happen. It was so much fun seeing myself through new eyes and it hasn’t stopped! I The aim of the work we do is to tailor to individual needs and help ensure the changes get so many compliments too. The whole family want to thank you. made are sustained. We never close our doors at the end of our work and many women return for a top up to work out what next. Sending this with Love to you all, Lesley Darling 02 | www.eyesheeparttrail.co.uk Eye Sheep Art Trail 2019 | 03 Neb-Ewe-La Alchemy Sponsor - Hoarders Sponsor - Coes Artist - Daisy Carrick-Smith Artist - Nicola Warner Daisy is a creative, presently Nicola Warner has lived Ramesh living between London and in rural Suffolk since the Reepham in rural Norfolk. 1970s and has also spent Sponsor - Imaginative Traveller much time in Cornwall Artist - Michael Battley In 2015, Daisy’s artwork over the last 2 decades. was exhibited in the Saatchi Having sketched and Michael Battley is Sales Manager at Imaginative Gallery having been selected painted since her childhood, Traveller and Dragoman, based in Debenham. to be in the Top 20 of the Deutsche Bank her love of art led her to a 3 year period of Born in Ipswich he’s spent time living in Art Prize, As Hoarders is sponsoring the running her own gallery in Framlingham, Leeds, London, Australia and Cape Town. sheep, Daisy wanted a theme that was Suffolk. Drawing her inspiration from the both enticingly mystical and entertaining, vastly different shorelines of both Suffolk Michael likes to try unconventional methods yet remaining relevant to the collectables and Cornwall, she also benefits from the of applying paint to see what different effects that the business specialise in. natural forms and botanical shapes she it can have and is lucky enough to travel with his work which encounters in the rambling garden outside allows him to take influence from different cultures and festivals She has chosen a vibrant and dramatic her studio. around the world. cosmic scene, allowing Daisy plenty of freedom to enjoy the whole colour Using found tools rather than conventional The sheep’s theme is the Hindu festival of Holi, a colourful and spectrum and different painting brushes, Nicola’s contemporary abstract vibrant festival which is celebrated every March mainly in India techniques. It also presented some art is frequently highly textured and many and Nepal. He has used the actual Holi powder used in the wonderful name options for the sheep. pieces feature her signature gold leaf festival and recruited a team of 5 to help cover the sheep so it in amongst the mixed media to which would remain a random display instead of having one architect. she is drawn. Intuitive and using a varied colour palette, her work appeals to both Ramesh is a culmination of a love of travel & different cultures. corporate and private collectors. 04 | www.eyesheeparttrail.co.uk Eye Sheep Art Trail 2019 | 05 “Ginny” The Spirit of Southwold Blossom Bubbles Fruity Sponsor - Clarity Water Solutions Sponsor - East of England Co-op Sponsor - Adnams Sponsor - The Blossom Charity Artist - Judith Hunt Artist - Joy Evitt Artist - Anna Partington Artist - Sarah Bentley Judith is a local artist, living Joy Evitt is passionate about Anna is a photographer and Sarah studied A-Level Art at and working in the village all aspects of Costume artist who has always been Thomas Mills Sixth Form.