In the Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron encourages us to repleninsh our creativity wells or else they will will run dry.
I’ve been working pretty hard lately and felt my tank getting low. The culmination of preparing for and teaching a one-day class, an afternoon art demonstration, then preparing for and hanging a solo-exhibition (thankfully, I had help with the exhibition) left me feeling, well, empty. Not to mention coming down with a cold.
I had a commission deadline looming before me and knew I needed to begin working on it. But, I also knew dutifully going on to the next task was not the wiser choice.
When the creative energy is at a low ebb, Julia Cameron recommends letting yourself be drawn to the mysterious or having a spirit of play. For me, that translates into alcohol inks.
My blog stats indicate the earlier alcohol inks post received a lot of visits, which makes me think this will be a welcome, creativity tank-filling experience for you too. Shown below are a few of the fruits of my play 
Dreamscape No. 1, 4×4, in 8×10 black suede mat $40
On exhibit at Olde Mill Galleries, Wadesboro, NC, 704-272-5463
Dreamscape No. 7, 4×4, w/ white mat and 8×8 black frame, $45
On exhibit during Arts Council Of York County
4th Annual Art Frenzy, Nov. 8-14,
Rock Hill SC, 803-328-2787
Dreamscape No. 2, 3×5 in 5×7 white mat, $35
On exhibit at Art Nutz in Southen Pines, NC, 910-695-1555
Golden Sun, 7×10 in 11×14 white mat, $85
On exhibit at Art Nutz in Southen Pines, NC, 910-695-1555
Luna, 7×10 image
11×14 white mat and silver metal frame, $85
On exhibit at Olde Mill Galleries, Wadesboro, NC, 704-272-5463
Dragon’s Ridge, 8×8
With white mat in 15×15 gold metal frame, $85
On exhibit until Oct. 29th at Stanly Agri-Center,
Albemarle, NC, 704-695-4453
Anyone interested in learning about alcohol inks, please consider taking a class from Karen Walker. Visit her website to find out about online learning opportunities and to see some spectacular alcohol ink renderings! http://www.karenwalkerart.com
Play is the exultation
of the possible
–Martin Buber
June – these are beautiful pieces! I especially like Dragon’s Ridge. I’m so happy to read that the inks bring “the spirit of play” to you! – Karen
Hi Karen!
Positive feedback from my alcohol inks teacher is especially meaningful!!!
Hey, I LOVE your “dreamscapes!” The COLORS just blew me away — so vivid — and awesome… and yes, it does give me some ideas… about something. Thank you for sharing!
Nona Goodman
Nona,
Thanks!