Happy Solstice~Merry Christmas~Happy Holidays and welcome to the age of Aquarius. Who ever thought we would have made it this far?
We have had a a lot of icy fog and hoar frost this year and it is beautiful. Occasionally the sun breaks through.
And though I would like to be out taking more pictures, however other things have taken priority.
At the moment it seems I am going from deadline to deadline, pacing myself and somehow it all gets done. Everything I need comes to me, miraculously.
I am getting bits and pieces of time in the studio in an attempt to finish some work. This is one of several oils I did late this summer, all 12 X 16. They are almost dry, still a bit wet in the darker areas.
A couple of weeks ago, I auditioned for a band and the experience was great. I felt good about the energy I took there, and was relaxed and calm. Feeling good about being in my element though it had been a long time and an opportunity to perform. It did not turn out to be the right situation but it feels like a bridge. A couple more situations are just on the horizon.
Currently I am writing new music, on piano mostly. My goal is to create an album, a CD, and once I have done that I will find a way to record it.
So I am carrying my notebook with me everywhere, as I always did before. The music is coming quicker than the lyrics. That has not always been the case. Creative thoughts must incubate before we can birth them. Much growth has been taking place under the surface.
I am spending this time to set intentions for the New Year, and to prioritize. Included in the repertoire will be lots of art, music, web design and writing. I am re-branding myself to integrate all that I do, and am determined that will provide me a way to sustain myself. In the meantime, let’s set an intention to make 2013 the best year ever!
The weekend is upon us and what it holds is written in the stars. I have spent the week submitting resumes and I have put out well over one hundred.
The colors I have used in this abstract would be normally out character for me. Yet the purpose of the exercise was to experiment while being unconcerned about the outcome.
It is snowing here again. Just thought I would say hello before I go off to paint. Here we are: the Radiance Sisters, Tracy, Sarah, and I.
The next step is removing self seeking from the menu. Most times people ask-what is in it for me? When less focus is placed on that we receive all that we need effortlessly. It is precisely when we do not focus on what we can “get” out of a situation that we are surprised by how well things turn out. Self seeking interupts the natural flow of energies, and the connection with the source.
This is “Dreammaster Realm”, the fabulous artwork is the work of
I had always baked, until I moved to this altitude. Now even the tried and true recipes fail. Well they are not perfect looking but they do taste good. No-fat, semi-flat banana, bitter orange peels (found in Mediterranean groceries), with chunks of fresh apple. I also had enough batter to make a loaf. SO if you are in the neighbourhood … stop by for a taste of muffins, tea and sympathy.
All this while the vegetarian chili simmered away in the crock pot. Disaster struck when I burned the bottom of the rice pot, yet salvaged the top half of the rice. Computers should be off limits while cooking. I had set a timer, but ignored it, much like I ignore the alarm clock on the mornings when I do not want to get up. In the evening when my alarm goes off, I know I am late for work. My mission for tomorrow is to get those PJ’s out of the washer. With any luck, I will be back at the easel. 😉
Gardening is therapy. I love the smell of fresh dark earth, after a rain, as I inspect seedlings for any sign of growth. When I am in the garden, time does not exist. Fortunate to live in a quiet neighborhood, conscious only of my connection with nature, gardening is like a form of meditation. As an artist, I find being in touch with the natural rhythms of nature crucial to my creativity.