September 30, 2015

This Blog Is Moving!

A collection of objects hanging on my studio wall.

With the launch of my new website I've decided to move my blog as well. The archives of this blog, 2009-2015, will be left intact for you to peruse if you'd like. If you have not done so I'd love for you to join my mailing list. A big thank you to all my faithful followers--I do hope you'll join me in my new space!

September 15, 2015

My Website


I'm excited to announce that my website is live! You can visit suzannascott.com to view my new work and browse archives of previous work. Any feedback you can offer would be much appreciated. I promise you'll earn karma points for notifying me of typos, browsing glitches, etc. Thank you for looking!

June 1, 2015

I Am Grateful


Four months of radio silence is enough for me--it was snowing when I signed off and here we are on the cusp of summer! My on-line life has been relegated primarily to Instagram where I've been sharing bits of process from the studio.


I've had a lovely break though I dare say it is no longer a sabbatical per se but a new direction entirely. Two concrete decisions have been made. First, the doors of Sushipot have closed for good. Second, I miss blogging so here I am!


My first task back in February was to purge my studio of clutter and give the walls a fresh coat of white paint. The physical chore was a cathartic process and it literally gave me a clean slate to forge ahead into new art-making territory.


Lots of ideas and work are coming out of this time of experimentation. Patterns have been formed, textiles cut, ideas perused, stitches stitched, books read, sketches drawn, wax melted, objects gathered, paper torn and the list goes on and on.


I look forward to looking back at these weeks and sharing my new work with you. In the meantime I thank you for the encouragement you've showered on me via comments, messages and emails. The support during my hiatus has been overwhelming and I am grateful.

February 2, 2015

Sabbatical


Dear friends,

A note to let you know that I've decided to give myself a sabbatical. I'm closing my Etsy shop and this blog for an undetermined length of time. I thank you for supporting my work and sharing in this Sushipot adventure. Please do not be alarmed--all is well! I know this appears to be a sudden decision but it is one I have contemplated for a long while. In short, I want to give myself some room to work and grow as an artist. I have many ideas and projects that have been placed on the back burner due to time spent playing the 'Etsy game'. Any future updates will be posted here, though I am leaving my timetable open-ended as my off-line life is calling. 

All my best,
Suzanna

January 26, 2015

Doll House no 407

Doll House no 407 (with triplets), mixed media assemblage


I came across another book on midwifery last month dating to the mid 1800's. The engravings were sparse but few it held are treasures indeed. I do believe this is the first doll house in the series to feature triplets. I love how two have hair and the third is bald. Also, the dismembered legs gave me pause so I dutifully bestowed her with a new pair.

January 23, 2015

Betty Or Bettie?


The Child's World First Reader, published by Johnson Publishing Company, 1917

Oh to be young and conflicted as to the best spelling of your name.... B-E-T-T-Y or B-E-T-T-I-E? And now Miss Betty Doris Winn's reader has found its way to my studio.

January 19, 2015

January 15, 2015

Patchwork Book Quilt

Orange, mixed media collage quilt with old book covers


Old books that find their way into my studio are dissected and skinned. When the box labeled 'book skins' starts to fill up I piece together another patchwork quilt. Some of the skins are more brittle than others so I've found the best method is to glue them together first and then add the stitching. In the image below you can see the pre-gluestick composition of my latest quilt.

January 9, 2015

Valentine Art Blocks

The Christmas tree was dismantled earlier this week and our winter wear is being put to very good use. It seems like the perfect time to look ahead to sweet thoughts of love and friendship. If I do say so myself....these Valentine art blocks last much longer than a box of chocolates and they won't melt either.

January 5, 2015

Jester Assemblage


I had a request for another wall assemblage in this vein so I've created a jester. Figured it would be a fun piece to ring in the new year. He is a very jolly fellow indeed. Next up is a slew of art blocks which may or may not include a nod to St. Valentine.

January 1, 2015

Hello 2015

A video posted by Suzanna Scott (@sushipot) on

Hello 2015....you have arrived. I'll admit I haven't done much during my end-of-the-year hiatus....I've begun my yearly studio clean/purge but I've also indulged in four whole seasons of Downton Abbey. To tell the truth I'm more than happy to return to a routine and my hands are itching to make something. Happy New Year friends!

December 19, 2014

German Toy Book


Hard to believe there are only five more days till Christmas! Before I hunker down with last minute preparations for our own family celebration I wanted to share this gem of a book with you. Published in 1938 it is a colorful catalog of classic German toys....spielzeug! Chock-full of whirligigs, kites, building blocks, anthropomorphic veggies, paper toys, hobby horses, jumping jacks and marionettes, there is something to tickle everyone's fancy. And with this plateful of eye-candy I bid you and yours a very happy holiday season. I'll see you back here in the New Year!












December 16, 2014

Small World

Small World, mixed media assemblage in wooden box


I've been puzzling out this piece in the studio over the past week. These assemblages are diy puzzles for sure....trying to find the 'right' shape to fill each gap and dabbing paint here 'n there....an attempt to lend the illusion of balance to this small world.

December 13, 2014

Happy 10th Birthday


We're celebrating a milestone birthday with Lizzie today....10 whole years old! It's hard not to ponder the future and this decade that will take her from carefree child to capable adult. Plans today include a crafter-noon, Legos and chocolate cake. Happy birthday Lizzie!

December 11, 2014

December 8, 2014

Art Quilting Interview


I was interviewed by Amber Demien, the editor of Art Quilting Studio, a magazine published by Stampington & Company. The interview lends a peek into the process and creation of my 'book skin' quilts. You can click on the page spreads below if you would like to read the interview. I dare say there are more art quilts in my future as the pile of acquired book skins continues to grow.




December 3, 2014

Holidays At Sushipot


I've been tucking one or two (or three!) of these wee gift tags into every package that leaves Sushipot this season. They are printed on Moo MiniCards. I left the back blank so you can write your own message on 'em (a fine tip Sharpie works best).


My work table always looks like this during a session of ornament making. I'm adding a handful of the dangle ornaments in the shop today.


More jolly products from Moo....I've already run out of these jingle bell stickers but more going to arrive this afternoon. If you wanna give Moo a try you can use my referral code and get a lil' discount.


Jingle bells are everywhere in the studio. My little elf loves crafting with them too ;) Had to document 'em before removing them from their lovely retro packaging.

PS: Sushipot's Holiday Sale continues through Monday, December 8th.

December 1, 2014

December Art Blocks



A festive group of art blocks for the last month of the year. I think this will be the final set of holiday blocks unless they all sell out in the next couple of days ;) A big thanks to all of you who have shopped at Sushipot's Holiday Sale. The sale continues through midnight of December 8th....enter the code: HOHOHO for 25% off your entire purchase at Sushipot plus free shipping anywhere in the world.

November 28, 2014

Sushipot's Holiday Sale

Illustration from The Toy Shop Reader by Ada Van Stone Harris and Lillian McLean Waldo, 1915

The shelves are stocked with all sorts of treasures for Sushipot's Holiday Sale. Come on by to window shop and discover a unique gift for someone special on your list. 

Sushipot's Holiday Sale
25% off entire purchase 
with coupon code: HOHOHO
November 28th to December 8th
& free shipping anywhere in the world
 
Need it by Christmas Day?
Sushipot's Shipping Deadlines:
International, order by December 8th
Domestic (USA), order by December 19th