STUDIO

I have many things on my mind lately. My studio is one of them. This is because of the upcoming summer art lessons I hold. I give classes to young students, 4-9 years old or thereabout. I am realizing I have to do something about my seating so I am analyzing my workspace. I think I may have to make a trip to IKEA. They have very economical prices and good design. I will also try some of Richmonds' great art stores such as Main Art in the Fan district. This is a place packed with treasures. It is located next to Virginia Commonwealth University which has an excellent art program. Main Art also has a small store located within Plant Zero, local art studio space. This place has a very hip vibe and as it is a revamped warehouse, its a cool arcitechtural space.

There are also Plaza Art and Art Market who also supply the endless stream of VCU students, local artists and designers. So, I suppose I will have to start moving today, get my run in and then get out there to these stores. Maybe I will find some more inspiration for my next project.

CHANGE IS GOOD...RIGHT?

Well, I am told change is good. Sometimes I believe it and sometimes I don't. Regardless, I went for it. Let me know what you think. I tried to organize things a bit better for you all. Hope it was successful! While I am speaking of change, I will be posting of the changes in my work right now. As I just finished a piece this is always a very interesting time inside my head, gearing up for new pieces and new directions.

INSPIRATION MEDITATION

Buddah!

In the past I have listed my inspirations for a day or week. I havn't paid too much attention to mine lately as I have been busy working but I have completed the projects I wanted to and now I am thinking about inspiration. Here the New York Times Magazine has an article on inspiration. And another site illuminates Artistic inspiration

Also, a site I just had to include because I cant really believe it...talk about inspired; Humanity Quest.com on inspiration

So my inspiration today:

Meditation - This is a fantastic site for those interested in learning a bit more about meditation and how it works in Zen Buddism. If you happen to be in the Richmond, Virginia area you can visit the Ekoji Sangha in the Fan district if this sort of thing interests you. Meditation allows me some space and time to stop all the planning and just be happy with being still.

So I will leave you with this image. Sit peacefully.

THE MUCH AWAITED...AT LEAST IM DONE!

I am very pleased with how it came together. I am also glad I am done. I learned some new skills. Patience being one. This is a small quilt, 12"x12". In this way I could finish it without taking too much time away from my bigger pieces but it provided me with much needed stitching and machine practice! I will continue with these 12"x12" quilts periodiaclly. I think I will stick with favorite books, as I love to read. Again, this was inspired by Mark Helprin's, A Winters Tale. A great read for those of you with some time on your hands. Enjoy and thank you to all for visiting!

These gems are much more sparkly in person!