Last week we had zero degree weather—not counting the windchill factor. I tend to forget the ‘realfeel’ notification and regret that a lot this time of year. Best to be overdressed than underdressed. On Tuesday I heeded the notion and set out for my little downtown venture. First I saw Backyard Monsters at the Peggy Notebaert […]
Why we play as children is not because it is our work or because it is how we learn, though both statements are true; we play because we are wired for joy, it is imperative as human beings. ~ John Thorn I’ve got a lovely outing to report, but yesterday inspiration struck, so here’s what took […]
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~Â Francis of Assisi I’ve been busy tending to my offline life, and don’t have a write-up for today. There are lots of thoughts mulling in my head, draft posts to be finished, but calls for art, taking down Christmas […]
“When I started making better choices and setting examples, all of a sudden you feel so good and warm about yourself.†~ Shea Vaughn On Friday the Women’s Innovation Network had its first 2013 Innovation Circle. We revisited L.K. Bennett, where I had a lovely morning last time as well. Learning about Spring fashion trends […]
“Lauren Levato is becoming one of Chicago’s favorite daughters, drawing, collaborating, assisting and teaching other artists. In her new drawings she looks at herself with hybrid possibilities, while staying in touch with her poignant animal instincts and sympathies.†~ Paul Klein As one of Lauren Levato’s drawing students, it has been a pleasure to watch […]
I’m finally entering the studio again after a holiday hiatus. The other day I was brimming with ideas, and after getting my studio de-cluttered I can fire up the griddle again. Playing with girly pendants Here are the pieces that have found wonderful new homes, and I hope the wearers will be filled with joy […]
A friend referred me to Leonie Dawson’s “Incredible Year†planners, which I ordered in December. After getting stuck on formal business planning, this has become a lovely alternative to kicking off the new year. Critical to the process is closing out 2012. Leonie offers exercises to look back and determine what was accomplished, what could […]
So I started organizing my home in December, and it is taking much longer than anticipated. “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.†~ Hans Hofmann This year the physical de-cluttering is also a very intense emotional and mental process. I wonder at the energetic pull of objects […]
I thought about doing a year-end post, but listing all my activities by month is overwhelming. So here are some takeaways from the year: Learning = daring Several workshops both in encaustics and outside of my medium encouraged me to try new things and practice them in my own work, which led to much growth, […]
