Re-commit

In the flurry of this summer’s extraordinary events, I have pushed my musings here to the back burner.  

Under the Ballard Bridge, 5:54 am

On the Morning Walk yesterday, I wondered if I want to remain committed to maintaining a presence in Blogland and decided: YES, the rewards of participating in this community are rich, providing inspiration at every turn.  

View out the window riding Metro downtown last week

So, I here-by officially re-commit to regular visits and regular postings here.  Flossy may even get a chance to say a word again soon.

A random stack of papers on my table yielded this surprising little accidental collage when I moved things around in the studio last Thursday.

From last week, an as-yet untitled acrylic on paper, 8"x8"

 

Last Tuesday I began the 'Twenty Print Challenge' workshop at Pratt.  I was more than a bit nervous, returning to etching after twenty years!  Would the waters be too deep?  Knowing that the only way to overcome fear is to go right on through I took the plunge and found myself up to the challenge. 

Press setting for my copper etching plate which is a bit thicker than the other print makers are using.

Being back on a press again is thrilling magic.  I also think being involved in another medium cross-pollinates one's other practices in interesting ways. 

ink, acrylic and charcoal drawing on brown paper bag

Print number one of the Twenty Print Challenge!

In other news, moving into our own apartment in a quiet building on a shady and secluded side street has made life a lot less jagged and opened the way for some small routines to begin to emerge.  

Sunset at the Locks

 Serenity is much closer at hand.  

Now if Flossy could just do something about all these pesky squirrels...

Tidal River Finale

It has taken me until this morning to get back to the library to photograph the finished installation - the week is a blur.  My priority list was top-heavy!  I have declared today an official 'day off', and a time to reflect and restore my energy for what is coming roaring down the river next.

Enjoy with me these photos of 'Tidal River'.

The scale-able drawing and plans I had labored over in advance were invaluable.

Hanging above the circulation desk, the silk panels move gently in the ambient air currents.

Looking back toward the front entrance.

A view from the front entry lobby, looking into the rest of our beautiful new community space.

View from the stairs leading up to the circulation desk from the lower level stacks.

The library was designed by Corey Wall of MRV Architects, Juneau.

OK, I am off to the studio to putter around on this rainy Saturday afternoon.  Flossy and I have a date for tea out at my friend Polly's at 2pm, and then we'll go home to the Sailor and his fire.  

I will be back here tomorrow to post the Drawing Challenge as proposed by Woolfie N.

We are Recognized

Flossy

 

Flossy and I are pleased to have received our first blog award, the Liebster, bestowed upon our little bight in Blogland by Nadia over at the Province of Multicolored Pieces.  Thank you, Nadia.

As part of the terms of the award, we in turn honor 5 other bloggers with 200 or fewer followers whose work consistently moves us.  Our nominations:

1.       Fiberrainbow – From her home in the Netherlands, Els shares her love of color through photos of her beautiful felted works and fiber art in a voice which is kindly and joyful, always on the sunny side.

2.       Cachepot – Poetic drawings by a loving soul who nourishes her readers with photos and writings which are spiritual meditations.

3.       Here with T – T’s art is created with a deep sense of connection to the land she loves.  Her photos of Australia transport me from my rainy, cold home to her warm, parched one.

4.       Carole Reid – A fellow Northwesterner, Carole’s blog shares her wonderful art and warm sense of humor. 

5.       True Adventures of an Art Addict – Honest, intelligent writing accompanies Sharmon’s dreamy artwork.  

From what I have been able to research, the Liebster Award: honors bloggers of note who have under 200 followers.  The Rules (of course, this is entirely voluntary):

1. Thank the giver and link back to her/him.

2. Reveal your top 5 picks and leave a comment on their blog.

3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.

Blogging continues to make my life rich and full in connection with all of you through reading your beautiful blogs and corresponding via comments and email. Thanks again, Nadia, and happy day to all from Flossy and me, sus