I went to the studio driving in glorious clear sunshine. Happy New Year! The watercolor group from Marilyn Stocker 's Monday class came in for their lunch gathering and they were full of energy and good cheer! These ladies totally amaze me with their desire to learn and express their visions in colors. I am almost ready to pack away the Christmas for next year in an organized fashion if I say so myself. Trust me this is a real improvement over how I have managed my supplies in previous years! I am still displaying the very heavily collage of the snowman in an Eric Carl style and techniques. I am pretty sure we will have a few more snow days in the next couple of months :O). I began putting my Valentine fabrics and trims together so I can make some unique cards for my preferred clients....each and every one is an original and one of a kind. These are really fun for me to work on when I am taking a break from my fiber works. I want to put the large quilt into the three layers so I can apply a few buttons and stitches between the photographs. Focus... authentic... renewal...small steps for a new beginning.
Tomorrow Ken and I are on double duty.... to help Erin and Chance out by babysitting for the kids while they both attend a birthday and retirement party for the senior Spaldings. Cole always gets excited when we spend the night and to be honest I feel especially spoiled having them to myself. I am not sure what the actual game plan is but I need to conserve my energy to keep up with my kiddos.
Reading my shared blog posts and emails takes an hour most of the time but the truth is it is a nice comfortable way to end my evening with friends. I try to contribute and comment to reinforce the creators in their journey and it is reciprocated when I seek advice or techniques or just a good laugh as we all share the process daily of making our art. Have a warm evening and Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
