It’s been really tough working inside when the weather outside is as beautiful as it’s been for the last few days with no plans to stop being so nice… I’ve even gone running everyday this week just to give myself a good excuse to get away from work and be out in it. I intended to have breakfast and coffee with my squirrels this morning (I’ve gone ahead and accepted the fact that I am one of those people and I’m ok with that. My neighbor recently joked that pretty soon I’ll have squirrels and raccoons and various other critters keeping me warm at night..), but my neighborhood cat showed up instead. EDIT: I’ve added the song “Happy Feet” by Paolo Conte to this post at the wise suggestion of reader Pauline. *smiley face*
I decided to go ahead and start cutting into this one before I color and finish off my last one (in my previous post).. Hand cramps. Naptime. (Sidenote: I think it’s about time for a new cutting mat…)
Slowly getting my mental mojo back, me thinks. I had originally planned to call this one ‘Night Flight’ but as I work on it, I’m finding the idea within it that the bear is getting a whole new perspective — seeing things from a different angle and I’d like the title to convey that but also make it relatable to children (it will be part of my exhibit at the Topeka Public Library). That’s one of my main reasons for wanting to buy a kayak– I want a new perspective on nature, I want to see things that I otherwise couldn’t see, especially for photo-taking, that I don’t get from the roadside. Like the bear. So, finished work and permanent title coming soon.
I just received word that I’ve been accepted into the 33rd Annual Art Westport 2012 — an art fair for local artists (that live within 40 miles) in the Westport section of Kansas City, MO, on Sept. 7 – 9. This is my first year to apply because it’s my first year living within the required distance. Exciting!
It always takes me a few days to bounce back after a weekend long show.. my mental energy is floating down some serene creek in the kayak that I’m about to buy as I stare at a blank piece of paper. I did however manage to run three miles and clean my kitchen AND my workroom this morning (note: after the last three weeks of show prep, the state of affairs in here was mighty horrendous.. cleaning is always easy when you have other pressing things to do). I also had breakfast on my deck with my squirrels and birds- I’m currently being visited by chickadees, a nuthatch, a Flicker, a pair of cardinals, a bluejay, mourning doves and grackles — I’m a total bird nerd, among other kinds of nerd. Til next time (with finished paper cuttings, I think)…
I’ve been listening to Holst since I was a kid. My mom, a classical musician, and her then-partner (RIP) who was a physicist & astronomer, put me onto to a few classical comps that merge into a scientific/ sci-fi realm that I still listen to. I picked up this record last week at Love Garden in Lawrence and chuckled at the sticker on the packaging. I was immediately sold.
I had a great weekend in Wichita. I was very honored to receive the award for “Best of Show in Drawing and Illustration”. Thanks to everybody who came out!
The drive home last night was lovely.. driving through the Flint Hills is always awe-inspiring — it seems like the world just sort of unfolds in front of you. I had a few minutes where I wished I could pull over with my camera, but alas, I left it at home.
And now, back to work I go to prep for my next 6 shows (the Mulvane Mountain/ Plains Art Fair is next — the first weekend of June) and finish up my work for the Topeka Library exhibit.
Today I woke up in Wichita so I’m not going to be able to provide breakfast for my regular menagerie.. But yesterday, a bluejay, my regular squirrel, and a common grackle made a fine trio. (Shot through the window on my door so I wouldn’t scare them away).
Today I woke up in Wichita so I’m not going to be able to provide breakfast for my regular menagerie.. But yesterday, a bluejay, my regular squirrel, and a common grackle made a fine trio. (Shot through the window on my door so I wouldn’t scare them away).