Feeling the Spring?

 

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, 

and the less the artist does

the better.

Andre Gide

It's that "springy" time of year again, and I am being inspired by

that newness, and freshness that Spring brings.

I've been stretching those wings and trying 

some "new" things in preparation for the 

P A T C H W O R K 

Indie Arts & Crafts Show coming up in May...

I'm finding myself experimenting with some wood substrates rather than the glass-

 Trying to find a nice balance between collage and whimsy.

And freaking out a little... knowing that I have a few events lined up 

that I need to produce some serious inventory for--

henceforth, why the quote above was speaking to me. 

(Well... maybe it was actually yelling at me.)

I'll post that heart piece again when I finish it-- I'm trying decide on the words 

and what area of the heart I may paint over with either a bird or flower thingy.

I was feeling a little empty, having missed writing last week.

I had my nephew here for a ten day visit, 

and a surprise visit from my daughter (for a day) as well.

Causing some changes to the work schedule a bit- in a good way. 

(I just love surprises from very special people). 

During that week, I was also surprised with a lovely package 

that came "f l y i n g   i n " from one of our Kelly Rae Roberts ecourse friends Makiko.

Aside from being a wonderful ceramic artist, 

Makiko, has a huge heart for the earthquake/ tsunami victims of her native Japan.

She has put together a wonderful fundraiser, that will 

directly help in the recovery efforts.

She has created 1000 adorable little ceramic birds- can you believe it? 

1000 little ceramic birds... 

(and I am worried about inventory for a show?)

I ordered a few, and couldn't believe how lovely they were.

all wrapped up in their colorful paper nests...

ready to find a new home...

while meeting new friends!

If you want to take a peek~ check out Makiko's blog.

What a wonderful way to help! 

h a p p y  e a s t e r ~ h a p p y  s p r i n g  d e a r  f r i e n d s!

By the way... linking up to Sneak Peek Friday at sweet Jennifer's Studio. 

As always, there are some fabulous art blogs to peek at. 

And for a special treat~ check out the Day Spring interview with Jennifer.

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