Ideas Overflowing!

Not quite two weeks ago, my daughter was married in a beautiful church ceremony which was then celebrated at a location on the ocean. This is where he asked her to marry him 15 months ago. They live in Arizona, so there were many (and I mean many!) phone calls back and forth in order to plan this wedding. Thank goodness for cell phones and a great calling plan!  They are pictured here, walking along the water's edge, just before night fall.  Their photographer wanted them out there, and I can't wait to see her photos.  My other daughter took this one, and I love it.  It is such a perfect photo of the two of them- and the exact opposite of the rest of the night, which was filled with laughter and dancing.  Like the song says- "all night long..."- I have to say that all the planning was well worth it. It was truly the most fun that I have had in years.   

It's funny.  Now that this monumental event has passed, people keep asking me if I feel let down and at a loss for what to do~on the contrary. With such good memories from the day/night, I feel so renewed and ENERGIZED that I am back to my old problem of focussing!

I have been free again to explore these blogs, visit a local art studio/gallery, and organize my papers and projects to begin creating once more.  (My little art room was transformed into a guest room during the wedding weekend, so I had to clean it up, put away the "stuff", make the bed into a bed again (and not just another shelf to lay things on)  and whatever else one does to make a guest fell welcomed!) 

Upon visiting that art studio/gallery, I decided to become a member so that I would have notice of up coming shows, and maybe even try to enter one or two. Another result of that visit, was a flood of thoughts into my head concerning projects that I have been saving for when I "have the time."  "Focus, Mom"  is what my daughter will say to me, as we talk at times, and my mind drifts to another idea.   Focus.  I'm trying!

Two blogs I would like to mention~   http://allnorahsart.blogspot.com/  where I find the coolest collage works.  She was the inspiration behind my painting  lespwa-fe-viv.   She also has another site with videos showing how she accomplishes some of her paintings.  She's great-

The other is somewhat new to me~ http://creativecarmelina.blogspot.com/  This woman seems to do it all.  She draws, paints, sews, crochets, and more~  It was in visiting her that I read about the Sketchbook Project.  You can read about that here~ http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject.  She has been posting her pages from her sketchbook.

I have decided to try my hand at this.  Basically, you sign up, pay a fee, and in the mail you receive a sketchbook that is coded for it's eventual placement in the Brooklyn Art Library.   However, before that, the book travels around to various cities, where people may browse through them.  I love this idea.  There is a list of topics to choose from, or you can let them choose one for you.   I have asked for "Writing on the Wall."  This ol' head of mine is swimming with ideas that I am hoping I can execute.   The sketchbook isn't slated to arrive for another 2-3 weeks, and it must be postmarked by January something-or-other.  As I complete my sketchbook pages, I plan on sharing them.

Meanwhile I might go back to  meet-azzie.html, and make a change or two.  My sister saw the painting and loved it, but I have to try something first.   There is also something else I am trying with one of the wedding photos.  Again- trying to focus and execute what is in my head.

I am going to head up to my room now...see you later!

jenny