In the Studio

We've been doing a little reorganizing around the house, and my studio caught the brunt of it (luckily), the result is a space that feels like I could actually get some work done. all kinds of work- sewing, painting, even some clay if I can't get out to the shop. It's a breath of fresh air to have that space sorted out- even though there's still a *few* tubs of fabric and what not around that need a home, the majority is all cleaned up, so now all that's left to do is make use of the studio.

Inspiration

A little quote :

" There is a direct relationship between self nurturing and our capacity for a sustained creative flow. We don't want to work spasmodically and sporadically. We want to work consistently and creatively. This means we must treat ourselves as finely tuned mechanisms. We must learn what makes us thrive and give ourselves a diet of those nutrients."

pg. 97, Letters to a Young Artist, Julia Cameron

I think this is true for everyone- not just 'artists'- how much better would our lives be if we could identify and feed ourselves only what we needed in order to thrive?

O Tannenbaum

The tree is still up...I don't know when to take it down, as long as it smells good, I feel like it's a shame to get rid of it. I actually even hung some of the ornaments that I bought after christmas, on sale- just the other day. For some reason I feel like it's lazy to leave it up- but I also can't bring myself to take it down- how long is it okay to leave it up?

On my Bookshelf

Snowflakes

New Years Resolutions

I'm generally pretty bad with resolutions, so a few years ago I stopped making them, but this year I've been thinking about it differently. A newsletter I subscribe to asked this question a few months ago : "what are you dedicated to? would someone know that you are dedicated to this thing by your actions?", and it's been on my mind ever since. I'm a firm believer that actions speak louder- or more clearly at least- than words, so maybe that's why I'm moved by this question. There are things that I am dedicated to that are crystal clear to anyone who spends time with me- but then there's making art- which is something I let pass to easily, I'm busy and so making art and working on my craft are among the first things I put off, I think it's clear that art is important to me- but it's the process of making art that I let slip.

So my new years resolution is going to be to make art daily, and to do as many things that support the making of art as possible- studio reorganization, becoming a member in some arts organizations, even applying for grants. I'm looking at it as a re dedication of sorts, a chance for me to focus, and build a working practice for myself.

Happy New Year

wishing you well as we strech towards the light of a new year.