The standing still of…
pause
separation of seasons
greatest position north
longest day
journey into winter
into darkness.
Wishing You Pause This Winter Solstice
Reply
Category Archives: Creativity
The Morran Book Project
Camilla Engman is an artist that I absolutely adore. I find her work delightfully original and authentic. Her blog is an example I share often of an artist who give us a peek at her every day life. I visit her regularly feeling a kindred connection to her personal world and her art.
Recently she shared that her beloved dog Morran was dying. All of us who follow Camilla know the deep deep love she had for her Morran. In a way I’d expect of Camilla she devised a creative project to help her cope, asking folks to send renditions of her Morran for a book who’s proceeds would all go to charity.
The unfolding of illustrations sent was beyond touching. It was remarkable.
The completed absolutely charming book is available for sale and to completely view here
and the story of how it all became is shared at this blog
flickr image by camilla engman
Project 21
My daughter turns 21 today!
What an amazing significant birthday for her.
She’s studying abroad and it really baffled me how I might celebrate this important day with her long distance. I tossed a variety of ideas around and decided on this one.
She will completely not expect this from me, and it will be a memory she will have forever. Mostly it gives her a bit of me, creatively and in an indulgent chocolate way that celebrates her.
Happy Birthday My Kate!
Project 21
21 bars of chocolate
21 handmade collages to wrap them in
21 days of chocolate until I see her next.
Postcards By Harry Clarke
my daughter has been sending postcards, illustrated by Harry Clarke.
how positively delightful they are…
My Photography Is Showing With Polygon Art Space Group
I am delighted to share that I am participating in the Polygon Art Space Group Art Show.
Wednesday Night 5-8 pm
Established and emerging local artists showing drawings, paintings, photography and ceramics.
Award winning water color artist, John Madison will also have an open studio next door that showcases his work and works in progress. Refreshments provided.
201 1/2 North Street Suite A downtown Normal (located in between The Rock restaurant and C tees shirt store)
The show can be viewed again on Sat night from 6-9 pm.
The current call for artists is a gesture of sharing wall and creative space for local established, emerging and non formally trained artists. Wall space is affordably leased to artists either weekly, monthly and for special events.
Artists in this group show include:
Jared Wittenmyer (mixed media)
Lauren Crossett (oil painting)
Karissa Kotovsky (photography)
Connie Richards Aigner (mixed media)
The Lumiere Brothers (photography and drawing)
Karen Hanrahan (photography)
Doug Johnson (oil painting)
Ted Diamond (photography)
Tim Kowalczyk (ceramic)
Evelyne Tardy (acrylic painting)
Chris Martin (oil painting)
Jay Miller (performance photography)
Amy Phillis Wolfe (ceramic)
Brad Kalavitinos (mixed media)
