do you feel it?

it's in the air.  all around us.  between the cracks and beneath the layers.  it's often loud and often hard to hear.  it's quietly moving in right beneath our noses.  it can be swept under the rug and barely noticed or embraced and reciprocated.  it's the one thing that seems so simple, four little letters that pack a punch. it's surprising and heartbreaking, earth-shattering and mysterious.  it can be a blessing and a curse.  it can be twisted and thwarted, tainted and tempting.  it is the one word we have a "love-hate" relationship with.  we stuff it, we buy it, we hoard it and carry it with us wherever we go.  it makes us angry and turns us upside down and still we hear the beckoning, the invitation, the welcome mat is out, the open sign is on.  it brings us to our knees.  it can be arranged and timed. it can be blind and freeing.  it can change everything.  it's a huge responsibility.  it's not political.  it's what's for dinner, in the stars, a sacrifice.  it's what we wish for, pray for, diet for.  it's under the covers, feeding the homeless, adopting, parenting, creating, and living.  it's all in the details and on the tip of the tongue.  it does not rest.  it will not give up.  do you feel it? 

::spring into step::


i don't know about you but i am thinking and feeling more like spring.  unfortunately, i think we here, still have a ways to go, after all those merryweathermen are calling for snow showers tomorrow.  what? uh?  ought there be some way to urge the warmth back into our hearts and homes?  i would have to say so, no way the frigid temps are going to keep spring from my step.  

between family gatherings, birthdays, late dinners and book club socials, i've found time to finish another little painting, i'm calling 
::to be square::  it took a while because for such a tiny little thing i kept feeling  like there was too much going on and i had to keep loading on the white paint.  i believe i got it and i'm happy with how it turned out.  i'll add it promptly to my etsy shop later on today or tomorrow.  it will cost no less than sixty bucks with no additional shipping and handling. 
  
i stayed up way too late last night to start and complete this sunburst//starburst project.  i was determined and am so thankful.  i'll be working on several more to hang in my large apartment windows.  of course instead of curtains, to replace the snowflakes.  i am so excited about how this turned out.  it was of course not too too easy.  the cones are a little tricky but i found that tacky glue works, dries fast and holds, you know?

i had this other idea to, cover all my my books in this white rice paper that kk1000 gave me like 10 years ago for christmas.  at book club we talked about organization and how we each arrange our books.  i'm not too worried about finding titles or authors, i've read all the books i have and very rarely do i go back to reference.  i end up just letting people borrow but i think it'd be nice to have a white collection of books.  awh!

i also have this pretty large lion painting that is so ridiculously gross, i'm not sure i oughta show it off.  the good news is that it was given to me to paint over.  so that's next on the to paint list.  i'll have a few tiny little canvas squares i think i'm going to devote to paper quilts.  we'll see.  

oh and then there is valentines!  i'm stocked to make my own to send out.  cannot wait!  1st on my list of projects.  yes yes yes!
:have a wonderful unlonely sunday, i'm going to the museum.  it's free today.

::untitled something trees::

ah, a sigh of relief.  yes the kind after holding your breath, after a long winded explanation, after a long silent break.  a sigh that feels like "okay, i've got it, the time has come, the ice has been broken and i might just be back in the swing of things".  no problem.  the table is now where i make my art {thanks jen for the fantastic offer, i might end up taking you up on it at some point} and it worked.  it was comfortable enough.  enough for now.  enough to seek out what has been hidden underneath these wintery grey layers.  and yes, i do keep thinking about the weather and self portraits and the tops of buildings and mountains.  but mostly i want so badly for it to snow in my city and for the snow to sit like dollops on the trees and in drops on the sidewalk.  but there is color inspiration too, the green kind and so amidst the snow there's a little spring mixed with raw earthy dirt stuff.  no more blur.  thank you fine line and indoor plant life again and again thank you.  

::untitled something trees:: is immediately going to find it's place for sale at phantomcrimes.etsy for approximately sixty dollars which includes shipping and handling.  it's small but sweet and such a reminder of new growth.  hopefully, right?  much more in store here, so check back frequently.  i promise i make stuff.  ha!  

hassock collection

hassock image and a terrible awful one at that but, you get the idea.  i like them.  a lot.  and hopefully maybe one day i'll have more than two and one that is red, orange, and perhaps gold.  i won't need them, will just want them.  i'll giveaway something so as not to bulge at the seams.  i am almost through with a new piece of art and will hopefully have it ready to show in a few minutes.  until then well.  have a nice restful sunday.  put your feet up and relax.