Born in a Barn

Due to the COVID19 pandemic Born in a Barn studio is currently closed. Please see my web site for examples of my work and I will endeavour to post pictures of items available for purchase (porch pick up). Thank you for your interest in supporting all artists during this very difficult time. www.borninabarn.caDue to the COVID19 pandemic Born in a Barn studio is currently closed. Please see my web site for examples of my work and I will endeavour to post pictures of items available for purchase (porch pick up). Thank you for your interest in supporting all artists during this very difficult time. www.borninabarn.ca

Balloons do not go to heaven. They land in the ocean and choke sea turtles, kill dolphins and whales, and the ribbons entangle birds. Many times, they end up on... a beach as litter. Even the ones marked "biodegradable" can hurt animals before they have a chance to break down. Animals far from the ocean, such as horses, have been hurt and killed by balloons (they eat them when they land in their hay or they get spooked and bolt). Some balloons have started fires when they got entangled in power lines. Sky lanterns have set homes, power lines, trees, and buildings on fire. Sky lanterns can also entangle an animal even if it is marketed as "biodegradable." There are many safe alternatives to releasing litter into the air, such as planting a tree for your loved one and watching it bloom, or blowing bubbles into the air. Grief is a painful process. In our grief, we do not need to cause others grief. While there are many environmental problems facing our planet, this is a very simple one to solve. #wildaware #balloons #balloonsblow #nature See more

Bee Charming necklaces available for purchase @ AllSorts Gallery on Ottawa Street, Hamilton, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas and my studio in Ancaster. $20 ea. Enamelled copper on cotton or bamboo cord.

Working on something new - Electroformed copper and amethyst rings.