little by little i have been working on some of the ideas i have collected in my journal.
most of them are in pieces throughout my studio
or in conceptual piles in baskets of "what could be".
i've been trying to focus on the follow through and take the ideas from stages of complete to completion.
i am a total list maker and crosser-offer
and i think the clutter in my head is often reflected in the clutter around me.
feels good to focus!
i have been working on some of my new ideas for kits.
also working on a couple new projects for workshops, as well as, video workshops.
i have really be trying to give myself more time to create for the love of it...i have learned that it is important for me to find my creative center this way. makes me feel complete if that makes sense. without the creative expression (in any form) i am a bit off kilter. bottom line, it just feels good to create!
some new canvases
i should be finishing up my june newsletter today (look for that in your mailboxes tonight) and find out more about inspiration wednesday coming to the blog.
week 4: day 24 (wednesday) - 4 mile run (but went 7 instead)
- time: 1 hour 16 min
- distance: 7.02 miles
i usually run my long runs on friday, but when i got to 4 miles last night on the tread mill, i had a little more left in me, so i just figured it was easier to run 3 more miles now than to run 7 more on friday.
i wont lie...i hurt a bit today...no pain no gain right?
I love your new canvases! The journal style encouragement to be/ grow/ speak/ clarity is wonderfully personal. How did you cut the flower pots in half without them breaking? I also have way to many ideas, clutter, lists, journal sketches and am feeling desperate to create them all in my summer "time off"! Thanks for the constant encouragement!
Posted by: susan unger | June 11, 2009 at 09:53 AM
7 miles! Hurting a bit? It would have killed me...you know that's true. I have started riding my bike three miles a day and I know that's lame, but it's making me happy. (Stop laughing at me...I hate actual exercise!)
Mac
Posted by: Debbie McIntyre | June 11, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Your work is so inspiring! I absolutely love the new canvases! I think I'll pick up a canvas today and paint the idea that came to my head yesterday. You rock! Keep up the good work.
Posted by: erin | June 11, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Awesome! You never fail to amaze me. I totally get the off kilter comment. I feel the same way. I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 11 years now and in September my youngest heads off to Grade 1. I may need to find employment soon and the only thing I know is, that in some way, it must be creative, otherwise, I don't think I will feel satisfied in my work. Does that make sense?!
On another note, way to go on your running! My hubby and I just started running together and it is an amazing feeling. I have some weight to lose, but that is becoming secondary to the enjoyment (can you call pain enjoyable?) that I am getting from finishing the run. Thanks again for being an inspiration, not only in creating, but also in running.
Posted by: Laura | June 11, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Thanks for sharing! Everything looks beautiful. There's some really great ideas. I can completely relate to everything from the clutter to the need to create. Makes me want to get a canvas and paint out today. Thanks for that.
Posted by: Jen | June 11, 2009 at 11:28 AM
may I ask - - - what do you DO for 1 hr. 16 min. while on the treadmill? Do you have some good shows Tivo'd? I get so boooored on the treadmill. Great job!!!
Love the new projects!
Posted by: Diana Dellos | June 11, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I seem to remember you have a dr appointment today right? let all of your friends know what the stress test showed. I hate those. I am being very creative, just finished a new miniature doll room in quarter scale. I am liking it. am working on a tiny 4th of july porch project. If you want I will send you a pic when i finish. just another form of art as far as I am concerned
Kitty
Posted by: kitty | June 11, 2009 at 12:13 PM
OMG! I love the canvas projects!
Posted by: Lynn Randolph | June 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM
wow, wow, wow. LOVE the canvases.
Posted by: tracy | June 11, 2009 at 12:45 PM
WOWץ Those tid bits are worth atcthe very least a summer full of inspiration. So beautiful and so soulful.
Posted by: Avital | June 11, 2009 at 12:52 PM
your canvases are freakin' awesome...i just wish i had an ounce of your creativity...you are such an inspiration to me..thanks!
Posted by: jenn h | June 11, 2009 at 01:02 PM
congrats on the 100 miles! you rock girl. ice, ibuprofen, epsom salt bath and get back at er! we have a race to run! ha! SO proud of you. love your creative bits as well. good to let go of "real" art and just play. hugs! ciao!
Posted by: Nadia | June 11, 2009 at 01:03 PM
love this today...
kiss kiss
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Posted by: Just a girl | June 11, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Love the canvases. I actually painted two 12" canvases using the techniques you taught us at Scrapbook Island to create thank you gifts for Riley's teachers. They loved them!
Posted by: Alaina | June 11, 2009 at 01:31 PM
I too am amazed by your creativity. I look forward to it as well because since finding your blogs, you have sparked some creative ideas for photography projects. I can't wait to get my new camera, take some pictures and start creating new works.
Wishing you a scent-sational day!
Patty
Posted by: Patty Reiser | June 11, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I so wish you sold your canvas projects. The one with the half terra cotta pots would look awesome in our nusery!!
Sarah L
Posted by: Sarah Lambert | June 11, 2009 at 03:30 PM
lovely layouts!
Posted by: Leni | June 11, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Those little flower pots are so totally cute. What a great idea.
Posted by: melloub | June 11, 2009 at 07:51 PM
100 MILES! Do you have any idea how far that is?! Of course you do, you ran it. That's like crossing state lines in some states. Your canvases are beautiful--loving the half pots, cut up words, and wire flowers. I especially like the words on the grow one. But that first pic of the fabric circles and photos--OMW. I need to see a broad shot of that one!
I can't thank you enough for all the inspiration you give me. I'm just tucking it all away until I have time to play.
Posted by: Michelle | June 11, 2009 at 08:20 PM
hi donna! you are simply inspiring. i love these new canvasses! i just became a stay at home mom and reading your blog has become a daily habit for me. thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Posted by: GayeN | June 11, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Love that someone else has a "what could be" pile.
I layed in bed last night thinking I was the only one.
Posted by: Nina | June 11, 2009 at 09:43 PM
I totally love you art work.. you are so inspiring..I have
always wanted to know...Where do you get such wonderful quotes..your quotes are always so cool..Karmen
Posted by: Karmen | June 11, 2009 at 11:00 PM
I love love love your canvases!! They make me want to go down to my scrap room and work on my canvases that i've had forever...
Posted by: Hope | June 11, 2009 at 11:06 PM
WOW, all your stuff is so beautiful ! I love it !
Posted by: fifine51 | June 12, 2009 at 04:20 AM
Will you be selling any of those canvases?? They are perfect for my mom... I would love to get her a set of like 4 small ones that coordinate etc... gardeny, flowery, growy ones...:)
Posted by: Teaque | June 12, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Ah, you know what Donna. I've been stalking your blog and things for a while now, and while I always end up going cross-eyed and feeling a little exhausted after each visit, I absolutely MARVEL at your ability to just get stuff DONE!! When I grow up, I want to be just like you!!!!!(heehee)
muchly happy
Posted by: Giovanna | June 12, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I am so jealous you are going to Israel! Please tell me you are staying longer then 3 days! You are going to have some serious jetlag! Enjoy-such a beautiful country!
Posted by: marlyn | June 12, 2009 at 10:34 AM
you have an amazing, amazing gift! love the canvases...thanks for sharing. they've really inspired me!
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 13, 2009 at 01:34 AM