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"One Artist's Journey" A New Year ~~

1/3/2021

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Happy New Year ~ 2021

This year it is my hope to re discover ~ re inspire

my artist within myself. To find the life energy to dance in the

morning sunbeams in my Studio and let my spirit flow onto

the canvas, as I have in past times.

Out of the blue this morning, A phone call from a collector

of my art, wanting to know if I byhad two specific encaustic

mixed media pieces that they had seen in my Studio last

February. And, I told them that they are still there.

So it is arranged that I will bubble wrap the pieces

and box them and set them on the patio to be picked up this

afternoon.

Thank you to that person ~ I was looking for

Inspiration ~

Where does one start? I had a creative writing teacher who answered a similar question by saying that one begins by applying seat of one's pants to a chair and pick up a pencil
and apply it to paper .

I do have new encaustic board and wood panels. And, New encaustic medium and a couple of new shades of encaustic paints released recently from R F Paints. Heat table is ready to be turned on, brushes are handy, heat gun and blow torch are in order.

But, what is missing is fuel to draw upon....no distractions....energy to spark fire the imagination.

I did get one new piece made, " Pieces" .
See it in the slide show.

~ ~

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"Dam Girl! You make good Art!"

A journey from the Spring of 2016 to now! My journey as an artist has been one of minimal travel! My journey as a person in this same time has been made up of highs - very highs and crashes flat to the ground.

When I turned 70, I wrote a book, "The Art Of 70" ; and in it I mentioned that I was excited to have years ahead filled with new adventures. And, in the almost 5 years since then. .... there have without a doubt been many new adventures. Good or bad - I am lucky .... Lucky in life! But, all of that is coming in another book that I am working on now.... "Dancing Beyond The Breakers at 75" .

The recent journey has been stepping back into my Studio. I felt like a stranger . . . smell the smells that only studios hold.....feeling the fine hairs of brushes..... looking in drawers and cabinets .... and unwrapping art....... beautifully framed pieces that have graced the walls of galleries and exhibits. And, I thought to myself..... "Dam Girl! You make good art!" ! !

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One Artist's Journey.....but where does one go? How does

one go back to go forward? The studio calls me ....faintly....faintly

I hear it beckoning. I guess one step at a time. I open the door

and the familiar smells of wood, canvas, brushes, oils and wax

open memory that have been stored away in secret drawers

for a long time. Once long ago I danced here in morning sun beams.

I finger brushes and unwrap pieces of art.......my art !

Well I have gathered together gold leaf, waxes and frames, today.

It is a step ... It is a start back on my journey. ~

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"One Artist's Journey" ~~ Morning Moments....

8/15/2018

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"Morning Moments"

Morning Moments seem to be the best. Just for a couple of moments, ventured to

the Studio.

A walk around, if you have it.

And, here I look back at my first Blog of 2018 and find a quote Of Oprah's ....

"Cherish the routine"

And, as with all things, I have to be reminded of that.

Creativity is not only found in the Studio. . . .

but, in the gifts of the mornings and in the simple routine

of waking and being thankful.

~ ~ ~

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" Thoughts ~ One Artist's Journey"

1/6/2018

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Thoughts as I sit in my Studio ..........

2018 - A time for new adventures, second chances, and new beginnings.

But, right now I do not want to reflect.......nor do I want to look ahead.......

I want to be in this moment - the gift of silent meditation.

But, in letting my thoughts wander. . . I think of something Oprah said the other

day while a guest on "Ellen".

"Be thankful for the routine". We all have our routines.....putting the feet on the floor, putting

coffee on......showering, brushing teeth, brushing hair........or whatever your routines are

made of.

My attention peeked, when she said something that I think of the same as she does......

When she is in the shower or brushing her hair or, putting her shores on in the

morning, . . . she thinks of the people who died that morning on 9/11. Not just the

horrific tragedy ...... but,that they had routines.......showering......putting their shoes on......

starting" just a normal day" with everyday routines. They never could have imagined

that there would be no more days of these unconscious routines...

So, in 2018, let us be thankful for "the routine". .

~ ~ ~ ~

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"Christina's World" ~ One Artist's Journey ~

5/5/2017

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I

" A Piece Of The World "

" A Piece Of The World " written by Christina Baker Kline.

What is your own piece of the world? Have you even ever thought about it?

And, just as life proves - things are not always as though they

first seem to be . . . . . .

"Christina's World " is a piece of art that I was attracted to the very

first time I saw a picture of it. I felt, even then, those many years ago that

there was as the saying goes.......more to the story.

And, have always had a secret "love affair" with the artist, Andrew Wyeth.

Before he passed away in 2009, I came so close to the opportunity of actually meeting him

in person, and now that is one of "those regrets". ( don't have many, but.... )

So, when I read a review of this book, I put in a pre-order and anxiously looked

forward to the release.

It is listed as a novel - but, is mixture of fact and fiction. As much as I loved reading

this book - and just could not stay away from it . . . . I do not believe it is a

story that would be enjoyed by all readers. If you are familiar with the painting,

"Christina's World" and the artist, Andrew Wyeth, then I believe you would enjoy it fully.

He and his wife summered in Cushings, Maine; and lived in Chaddsford, Pa. the

remaining part of the year.

The book is delightful in some ways, sad and informative, reflective and

a sort of a love story - of romance and of a time in America.

And, great passion.

~ ~ ~

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"The National Museum Of Women In The Arts" ~ One Artist's Journey ~

5/3/2017

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"What If Women Ruled The World"

We visited the National Museum Of Women In the Arts on Monday, April 24, 2017.

I was just was totally drawn into the art, the history of women in the arts, the beauty of the

magnificent building........the "feel" ....... the "essence".....

me - little Shirley Ann Wood - from a small little historical town in NE Ohio.

I am still in awe................

I am going back ~

The museum is now celebrating it's 30th anniversary; and remains the only major museum in

the world solely dedicated to celebrating the creative contributions of women

artists. The "NMWA champions women through the arts by collecting, exhibiting,

and creating programs that advocate for equity and shine a light on excellence."

One of the photos in this slideshow is of the grand hall (a portion of it, anyway) where

we had tea and lunch.

The building was constructed in 1907-08, the Renaissance Revival structure

originally served as a Masonic temple. In 1983, the museum purchased the building and,

after extensive renovations, opened to the public on April 7, l987 as the National

Museum Of Women In The Arts.

The Museum's collections, which highlights connections between historical

and contemporary works of art. The galleries delve into topics explored by

women artists through time and around the world.

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"And 4 Months Later - One Artist's Journey"

4/14/2017

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From New Years to Easter.......

Time in the Studio has been set aside . . . . . illness........a County Project consuming my time and

and money...... and some good things, as well.

But, I miss my Studio time. The place of peace, the soft sound of the falling water of the

wall fountain......a place where I am lost in a world removed of stress, deadlines,

politics, illness, and .................

My creativity has been drained and consumed by other "things"........

I miss my art.

But, acceptance of upcoming exhibits - solo, invitational and several very honorable group

exhibits. . . . . . will pull me back into my zen world.......

that world that feeds my soul.

~ ~ !

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Happy New Year 2017 - "One Artist's Journey"

1/8/2017

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Happy New Year 2017

New Seasons........The beauty of winter on Kinsman Lake, the magic of Spring flowers, , ,

Summer days from inside and outside my Studio and Mother Nature's pallet of

magnificent hues and colors of the Fall . . . .

Ahead, new adventures, new people, more time with old and forever

friends...........And, new dreams.

We are dreamers, aren't we?

More time to read new books, more time to lay in the Summer grass and read

poetry. More time to listen to the summer rain and maybe

walk in it, also.

I wish for each of you. . . . . more time . . .

Time to create and time to be.

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