Play Day
One of the hardest things I have had to learn about making art is how to let go, how to just play. Being the OCD personality I am, my work has always had to have a purpose, a beginning, middle and end. It is so hard for me to just grab a bunch of supplies and play, but I'm working on it. This past weekend my fabulous friend Karen came over and we played with bees wax and encaustics. And yes I just played and didn't obsess about what it was to be. It just was what it was.
Karen's work is so gorgeous. I love her style. I hadn't done much of anything creative for the past few weeks, outside of photo shoots for the paper, and I really needed some time in the studio. It was so nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of.
So now we have some pieces to play with and a few works in progress. It was fun and very freeing to just play. I should do it more often.
Hi Joyce,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, and your beautiful photography hides any imperfections for sure. I love how your piece came out. Doesn't that snow and pink flowers look wonderful together?
I played Brag Monday again with the Graphics Fairy. We have to have a Graphics Fairy playdate and create again. I always enjoy our art dates.
Karen
I love your piece. It turned out very nice. Sounds like you had fun, which is the way it's supposed to be. Right?
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ReplyDeleteI was up late last night. My days and nights seem to be topsy turvy lately. I don't mind though, I seem to be more creative when the world sleeps. Last night I designed a Valentine's Day paper ornament from one of Karen's Graphic Fairy delight. I thought this would be a perfect get together project for Katelyn too. You know Joyce, I never get tired of listening to this lovely song you have on your blog.
Have a wonderful day. I am going to go to the evening services for Karen. I didn't know if I would be awake enough for the afternoon ones, given my sleep patterns of late.
Next art day soon please.
Karen
Beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing the process, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce, I posted about our Bees Wax adventure. I linked back to here. P.S. I created a princess for Katelyn.
ReplyDeleteHappy night.
Karen
Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are right - Karen's artwork is gorgeous!
Best greetings
maria
from Poland
I love Beeswax! Oh, how your designs are simply beautiful! I know it's great to get into the studio and play. We must remember to let go and just do it, Please stop by Blog roll #186 on the One World One Heart Event to visit my blog or here at...
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Joyce, this is so beautiful! You and Karen are both so talented!!!
ReplyDeletejoyce thanks for stopping by the artseat blog! your piece is beautiful! i do love the encaustics and the layers that show thru I think i might be addicted!!
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