Singing in the woods...

Use what talents you possess:

the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there 

except those that sang best.

Henry Van Dyke

I always like to start my posts out with a quote that speaks to me..

Words that pertain to what part of the path I'm on...

Words that pertain to the joyful part of the process

or even the angst.

Well... lately I've been feeling really, um... well, in a nutshell... all over the place!

I call it artistic A.D.D.

I feel like I'm jumping from one thing to the next.

Going down several creative path's at once...

trying to find my market, while trying to really find my creative voice...

That creative voice has a lot to say-

(sometimes I think it's more like a creative 

f l a s h m o b

rather than a voice!)

A lot of activity, alot to take in, a lot of energy, 

 a lot of dancing, a lot of people watching, 

waiting for the big finish!

do you ever feel like this?

Not quite sure when the big finish will be, 

or even what it will end up ever looking like... 

but one thing I know for sure,

is that I have

faith

that something good is down the road...

and that I must be still and listen...

and that the woods will continue to have many beautiful sounds,

because of that diverse and wonderful group of artists 

who are patiently using their talents.

 

my latest project... birdie houses! 

Having fun decoupaging these lovely home decor items 

in both botanical and shabby chic style. 

I began creating them for a dear friends wedding, as table decor. 

Since their debut on etsy (www.twig2neststudio.etsy.com), 

I've been getting orders for them to be personalized 

with couple's names, and wedding dates. 

Lot's of possibilities for them.

 

  my favorite felt bird seems to like them too...

and below... the beginning of a couple of mixed media paintings. 

I'm trying something new here friends... 

 more about that next post!

I've missed linking up with Jennifer and the creatives at Studio JRU for a bit. 

(ahhh... the days of summer!)

But today, I'm back in the zone...click the link below 

to see what everyone has been up to.

Where I am at today, is where I am supposed to be.

Nothing feeds the center of being 

so much 

as creative work.

~Anne Morrow Lindbergh

I've been thinking a lot lately about this process... this artistic journey we are on. 

So I'm jotting down some artistic ramblings today...

(heart thoughts...)

where I am at today, is where I am supposed to be~ 

even though there are so many parts of myself that feel 

like they are being pulled in different directions.

where I am at today is where I am supposed to be~ 

even though, I feel like I am not doing enough to make more happen.

where I am at today is where I am supposed to be~ 

because I know that I am one who believes in "trust"~ 

trust in the process~ 

trust in the ONE who gives me all that I have.

where I am at today is where I am supposed to be~ 

because I know that there is growth happening

because I've always believed that dreams 

are made to be sought after

and

because the soil in the garden has been tended to 

and is rich and dark and fertile.

I am where I am supposed to be...

So a few new pieces and some exciting news...

(twig2nestStudio.etsy.com)

I made these new designs for a little gift shop 

that has taken me on consignment. 

This is my first consignment venture and 

I am doing a major "happy dance."

It's a beautiful church store in Westlake, California 

with a lovely proprietor.

I created a line of pieces that are Spring like, 

softer in color and can be personalized for Weddings.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church of Westlake

My pieces are at home in this beautiful place...

and I am where I am supposed to be.

Hanging out with Jennifer and other creatives at STUDIOJRU

Click the link to take a peek at what everyone has been up to this week.

BTW... next post I've got some shout outs to some lovely creatives, 

their work, and some beautiful gifts... pop back anytime!