a tiny bit of art

from my retreat at Manitou Beach.

I was totally inspired here and here before leaving on my art retreat and thought how much fun it would be to start a similiar project while retreating from the world. in preparation, I chose to sort through most of  my paper stash. a wonderful start to organizing that a little bit. I did not have washi tape in bright colours, but did find some pink polka dot duck tape in Saskatoon. it also made a good excuse to order more of a supply. though I knew it would not arrive in time for my get away, I truly thought it would be good to get some mail love after my return. 

one of my fave songs which made me pause, and nearly always brought tears to my eyes as it played on my ipod.
this favourite usually seemed to make me feel comforted.
and this kept me entertained additionally, as I preferred to stay away from the television as much as possible.

"If you can attain repose and calm, believe that you have seized happiness."
    Julie-Jeanne-Eleonore de Lespinasse

Monday mingle

Week 9

randomness:

• Upper Case magazine blog
• 79 ideas 
• Tracey Clark 
• art by Naomi studio treats
• making this home

From Poeta Fitt, non Nascitur by Lewis Carroll

"For first you write a sentence,
And then you chop it small;
Then mix the bits and sort them out
Just as they chance to fall:
The order of the phrases
makes no difference at all."

time to myself

time to create. time to live in the moment. for bits of time anyway.

 peonies. daisies. dragons. robins. butterflies. dragonflies.

 sunlight. trees. wind. thunder. storms. safety.

fireflies. magic. first time ever. wonderment.

time to myself.  
                                  
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Please find a fabulous give-away at my friend Cat's post.

Creative endeavours to be shared in future posts. Hoping you are able to find moments to yourself, moments for creating and time to be within the moment.
Angels be with you dear friends.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
    with your one wild and precious life?” 

Mary Oliver

Monday mingle

week 8

In case you haven't noticed, I am totally fascinated with birds and feathers. I think many mixed media artists are. In fact I know for certain that a number of the artists links I have already shared frequently include birds in their art. This week I present links with an interest in birds and feathers.

• Becky Shander
• Siohban Jordan
• DJ Pettitt
• Dale McLain
• Love Stitching Red