subtle smoke.

 

Amazing drawings made from smoke and soot.  The leftovers of an occurrence.

 

 

 

So beautiful, quiet and inspiring.

 

read more about about artist Claudio Parmiggiani here.

the managers of us.

interesting sounding book.... Check out this blurb about Larry Gagosian inspired and in reference to a this new book about the Gallery world.

Probably infuriating and interesting.

bear witness to my labor.

So little done this week. I am literally sitting in front of an entire month of house guests. Though this is wonderful- as T will be showered with family love.  It is also a bit of craziness in my life. I don't mind guests I actually quite like it. But the disarray of my space, schedule and T's schedule does bear a burden. Alas I am trying to let it go and take some advantage of the freedom of not having to pick up/drop off/cook for T. (though C gets most of the cooking credit.)

I did have a great day in the studio last week, drawing bears witness. This week I have popped in for short bouts. Had a nice studio visit too. I have been wanting to invite folks into the studio to get some discourse about this new work and I hope that results in me finding some clarity. Dialogue usually does.  This convo was good as it reminded be of how wonderful it is to lean, shelf and informally present art. How do you draw out good conversations from your studio visit?

old work inspired image.

thinking about mending...

So I found all these lovely "art" images of mending. From old to new and all lovely.

other posts do do with mending here and here.

authentic

After a week away in Martha's Vineyard I am "back to life, back to reality..." 

sort of- I actually get 2 extra days to be in the studio before reality (aka job) really returns. Today got off to a slow start as I am pretty absorbed in my book, hold still, and I am always distracted and time sucked into looking for teaching jobs that don't exist and are insane competitive but I waste the time anyway.

Once I got into the studio I started a new drawing. I didn't feel like it was working so I put it aside either to begin again or salvage the paper. As I was perusing my image archives I got quite taken with a photo in my iphoto galleries and a new drawing was born. It is not done yet but I am super happy with it so far. I have a little more work to do in the body and am undecided on the hair. Most of my other drawings have an additional element in it. Almost like 2 images collaged...so maybe this one will end up with something too.  Just going with the flow.

I am loving making these drawings and hope that they find a home in the end. A place to exhibit and people to support them. It is scary changing your practice so much as I will no longer be of interest for some people as the fiber is fading out as a less dominant medium for me. But you have to be authentic and right now these feel oh so good. 

But with that said I did spend about 3 hours stitching today too (on my never ending piece) and that was a nice change of pace.