At the beach show on Sunday, a big gust of wind came up before I’d staked down knocking over this 3 x 4 foot painting, putting a big scrape in it right where the sailboat is.
It didn’t have the sailboat before- it was just a seascape, but you know, it was kinda boring. I took a cue from the wind coming right off the oceans where the sailboats float poetically and decided it needed this sailboat as a focal point and I really like it. One of those happy accidents that opens up some creativity and gets you out of your box.
Speaking of getting out of your box, I had a fun little adventure last week when I took the train down to LA
Left the comfort of serene Santa Barbara
and boarded the Pacific Surfliner
gotta love it, so relaxing
I daydreamed, read,
and listened to music on my iphone
my good friend Ana Victorson, artist entrepeneur, picked me up and I stayed at her cute cottage in Studio City. That black fuzz is her friends dog named Fuzz. Yes, we had fun.
Like us she has a passion for all things asian (isn’t that crystal amazing?)
These gold landscapes are her paintings- they go well with the fan and mini sculptures
This fish lamp is to die for
So fitting this chinese figure because that night we went to see Shen Yun, an extraordinary classic chinese dance performance with breathtaking beauty and a dreamlike quality of fantasy and history. I love how the dancers cultivate inner purity and beauty to enhance their creative expression. I believe all artists should strive for this. My appreciation for this performance was enhanced by my now thrice weekly chi gong/tai chi practice and daily meditation based on the Tao.
In the morning Ana climbed in under the covers with me and we talked for hours sipping our green tea, basking in the glow of chinese loveliness. It was a magical getaway~
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Loving your blogs with all the photos–so nice to see your world–sounds like you had a wonderful time on your trip–I recall taking the train up and down the coast of California when I was a young girl–I especially loved seeing all the interesting train stations, as well as the coastal and inland landscapes==I’m sure they are quite different now. You are amazing with all of your computer savvy–you put Dad and me to shame! Much love, Mom
I was wondering when I would see a message from your mom. I too am impressed beyond words with your savvy using the computer. I would love to be able to put my pictures on with captions below them. I suspect I cannot do that with picasa3 which is my program I use. I am impressed by all the beautiful Asian pieces you and your friend have. Maybe one day I could take pictures of our home, with paintings, batiks, rungs from around the world. Much love, Mila
So nice to hear from both of you Mom and Mila. I’m not really that computer savvy compared to many many folks but i have learned a few things in the past several years- it takes time. I don’t use picassa Mila but Casey does and he says you can put your photos in an album with captions and then share a link to it which people can then click on to view the album. It would be fun to see all your treasures! Love to you both, Erin
Hi Erin,
I just wanted to stop by and tell you how much I admire your gorgeous work and your positive attitude. I’m new to art licensing, I’ve just joined Creative Connection and wanted to pop in and say “hi” to you. Looking forward to seeing your newest creations. All The Best.
Ruth
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for saying hi and best wishes with Creative connection. Laurie is great!