march 26 so many questions

You would think that by age 55 I would have a good sense of my direction in life.  I suppose that I have figured out a lot.  Yet in the area of my creative self, I have become lost.  It's not too huge.  This happens every so often.  I am a questioner and not necessarily a believer.  I have decided to recommit to my creative  artistic self.  I am hoping to head in a new direction.

If you think about a totally new direction, something not done before (by you), then you realize that it's an act of discovery , experimentation and risk.  Go out and be brave!   How can you know something when you don't know what it is...? 

While this may be frustrating, it is also very exciting:  a step in uncharted territory.

I am the featured artist at the Lodi Art Center for the month of April.  I have chosen the work to show for "It's All About the Color".  There will be lots of color- masks, felt work, jewelry and cards.  First Friday on April 1 is the reception- 6-8:30pm.

march 18 frustration

at a low ebb.

experimenting with wet felting. some successes and some failures. it is very physically demanding work. i worked on a felted origami hat yesterday. creating blocks of color using a resist in center to create a 2-layer square. realized that i just do not have enough space or facilities to work larger in felting. i believe i will continue to work small for

the moment, experimenting with texture and color. frustrated, but not giving up.

renewing my efforts to understand myself and pushing forward creatively into the unknown. ah yes, the journey to the unknown!

ok. i have just

posted pics of what i have been working on and i have learned a lot. had some good lessons and results. i do appreciate the positives. i especially love the nuno felted purse. i like the fabric, colors, and materials. will try more along these lines.