on a rainy day...

i decided to sit down with canvas and paint...

and more reclaimed tiles with paint...

loving

the cold,

rain,

paint,

music,

color

and warm dogs curled at my feet.

bon weekend to all you lovely folk

heading north...

can you feel excitement here?

sense anticipation? a little nervousness?

true happiness?

indeed you must...for as i pack and prepare to embark on 4 days of creating, meeting, sharing, exploring, learning...

i am all of the above.

go gently kind ones

wonderfulness...

“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening

That is translated through you into action,

And, because there is ONLY ONE OF YOU in all time,

This expression is unique.

And, if you block it,

It will never exist through any other medium

And, be lost.

The world will not have it.

It is not your business to determine how good it is:

Nor how valuable it is: nor how it compares with other expressions.

It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly,

To keep the channel open.”–Martha Graham

This quote was posted in my classroom today and moved me beyond words...

here is to our unique life force.

Push and Pull

So, I am happy to report that recently I was accepted into the Talmadge Art Show and among a variety of feelings, I am taken by nervousness and excited about this first official show and how my work will be received. The push and pull of creative forces exists so strong within me at times that often I am not sure which is which.

I am hopeful that my designs pull me into their creation
and push me through to what will follow.

I sometimes stand in my studio and wonder what will develop next, and other times I cannot get in there fast enough to work on a new design idea...I suppose that is life.

I had a home accident today and have been left with a soon to be black eye, lovely, and, yes the doorknob really did hit my face! After icing and a Dr. visit, I am fine, little slow and headachish but fine.

I suppose it would not hurt to slow down, and go with the pushing and pulling of this force within...so onward I march, whilst being cautious of doorknobs and puppies.

Have a great day!