Out of My Head

LOL!

It seems the universe has a sense of humor...I'm just not so sure I should be laughing, but I am (especially after yesterday's post!)

There's a pedestal sink in pieces and a toilet in my living room. White carpet. Need I say more?

Daughter #2 taken to the doctor, then for x-rays in her hand. Dodged a break or fracture...Advil, ice and for pete's sake, next time get your stroke count down before you smash into the wall!...(it's a swimming thing).

Husband, in his infinite wisdom, finally decided after a week of pain, to see the doctor for a very sore foot. I said, "This sounds like a blood clot," but would he listen? (when pigs fly..he's quite the stoic). He went from doctor's office straight to the ER.

At least no brushes or paints were sacrificed during this madness.

Gonna be a long night. It's almost funny.

Loving Wife and Uber Mommy Goes Postal in San Jose

Finally getting out for a creative art day was wonderful while it lasted. Life around here just doesn't want to cooperate with my need to make art or read or anything else that starts out with "I need to________." So much for getting fired-up.

There are days, months actually, when I feel like a walking target for interruptions. All to often, I can barely get through reading a paragraph or slopping gesso on a page without someone or something breaking my concentration.An awful lot of good brushes have been sacrificed, left to dry and ruined by these  distractions!  Closing the door doesn't seem to have any impact...No one takes the hint. I've even tried to move all my supplies into the middle of the activity, thinking maybe I can work, listen, watch and take care of family at the same time. No such luck. Physically leaving seems to be the only solution, but counter productive since I can't take all my supplies with me. My frustration is turning into anxiety...and if you know anything about either,  and the nature of the beast, anger is simmering and getting ready to boil over. I can see the headlines now...

{{{sigh}}}}

Yet another amazing journal artist

It's been so busy around here with stuff that robs my time and energy, not to mention that my studio space is totally trashed at the moment...any time for creating has been shoved aside. All it takes is a Sunday afternoon of art making with friends to get fired-up and filled with inspiration.

I'd heard so much  about her class at JournalFest and had to take a look for myself....I am thoroughly captivated by the journals and book making techniques of Ingrid Dijkers! GO see her amazing journal art...and while you're at it, take a peek at her fairy project (SO cute!) She's also posted pics of Fort Worden on her blog, one of the most beautiful places on earth and the home of ArtFest      (ohhhh how I love that place!!)

Registration is open for An Artful Journey's 3-day retreat in July 2010. Three days, with one instructor...SO many fabulous choices! As much as I wish I could take them ALL, I decided on Storybook Dolls with Judy Wise.