I just got back home after doing some traveling to see family. I had to cut my trip short, but I did get the wonderful chance to do two different family reunions with two large groups of my extended family. It was glorious to see so many relatives that I haven't seen in a long while including new additions to the family in the form of children and new spouses. It is events like reunions that remind me of where I came from and how lucky I have to have such a great family full of such a diverse group of people. I miss those who couldn't be there and hope that they can come to the next reunion so that we can all reconnect and touch base. If you have family, ignore the small stuff and love them. LOVE THEM until it hurts and then love them some more because you are lucky to have them and they are lucky to have you. If you don't, know that there are those who might not have been born into your family but they are your family now so go find them and hug them tight and thank them for choosing you because they are lucky to have you and you are lucky to have them!
I spied this little guy munching on this absolutely beautiful and interesting flower at my parents house the night before I had to end my trip early. I haven't been able to get it out of my head. There is something about the form of it, how it hangs, it's different parts... I have a feeling that it is going to end up in my work somehow. I am looking forward to find out how.
Was there anything from this summer that inspired you in your work (no matter what it is) Anything that you can't get out of your head? Anything that had an impact on you? Sometimes it's the littlest thing, like a bug on a flower or a second in the middle of hours gone by. Sometimes it's a sound, a thing, an image, an event... a kiss or a giggle, a gift or a new friend. What dug it's way into your mind and heart?
Was there anything from this summer that inspired you in your work (no matter what it is) Anything that you can't get out of your head? Anything that had an impact on you? Sometimes it's the littlest thing, like a bug on a flower or a second in the middle of hours gone by. Sometimes it's a sound, a thing, an image, an event... a kiss or a giggle, a gift or a new friend. What dug it's way into your mind and heart?
Summer is coming to a close. It was full of making art, teaching, blogging, video-ing (yea.. not a word, but you get it) getting sick, waking up with weird rashes, lots of meds, a great trip and not enough time to recover from all the chaos. Now I am prepping for the coming semester and trying to resolve lingering health issues. What are you all doing as the summer comes to a close? Even if you aren't on an academic schedule and getting ready for the coming term, as the seasons change from Summer to Fall, do your routines change? Do your activities change? Do you focus on a new project? Are you holding onto the last summer days as if they are water to a dying man? Part of me is and part of me is looking forward to a change, to meeting new people, starting new projects, completing ones left from last term and seeing what a new season and a new term has in store for me.
I caught sight of ET on a street sign while out for a walk in Webster, NY. He brought back a bit of nostalgia that made me smile. In a few years I will look back on this summer with nostalgia but for now, I am going to hold onto the little bit that is left, hopefully recharge and gear up for the coming fall and begin the launch sequence on a few stellar projects like the Conundrum Project, and a few personal bits of art that I have in the works. I will keep you updated as always and keep an eye on the YouTube site for The Conundrum for coming videos.
Hoping you are all well and continuing to be as fabulous as I know you all are!
Stacey
Hoping you are all well and continuing to be as fabulous as I know you all are!
Stacey