Muse of Inspiration

Here is hoping my muse of inspiration comes and hits me over the head. Having all sorts of technical problems these past few weeks. My camera is on the fritz. Well not my camera, but my ability to transfer photos to my computer is. The cable is shot. How that happened I am not exactly sure, but it is definitely not working. My PC crashed as I was trying to transfer old files from the PC to my Mac systems. I will be so happy when I do not ever have to use a PC based computer again. I have my Big Mac in my studio and my Little Mac (laptop) in the house. I got to love it. On a good note, my model is on his way, so I better get moving. More to come.

Art Organizations

Today there is a meeting of the East End Art Guild, a group of artists that have gotten together over the years to promote art in the east side of Puerto Rico. After the meeting I plan on returning home and doing some serious work. I am still working on compositions for the next piece, but I am also working on a couple of other pieces at the same time. I find that when I work on several things it keeps me from becoming bored and if I have problems with one, I can turn to the other until I figure out how to resolve the other. I am hoping to have something to put up later today.

Day in Vain

I was really looking forward to working in my studio today. Although before I do this, I must drive down to the museum in Humacao to pick up work from the Woman's exhibition that I was in. The show was really a great event and I look forward to doing it again. The best part, I think, was the boxes we asked everyone to do that t hey felt described themselves. It was interesting to see how each of us portrayed ourselves and how it was portrayed. I did a book, as I feel I am a writer and that my life is similar to one. Different chapters for different times in my life. Photos later. More to come.

Smoke free=12 days with no cravings.

Language of the Goddess

Once again the phone line was cut or something and just got my line back this morning after a week of no phone. I finally went to the local Sprint store and got one of those wireless connections. It works great. So now I can cancel my DMax service, and not be dependent on whether my phone line is working. Problem solved!!!

I am finally beginning to get my groove back with my art. I have been researching and studying for my new piece and actually got some drawings done day before yesterday. I am really getting exciting about starting this piece. I will try to get some photos up of my drawings in progress a bit later. I always get really excited when I am almost ready to put paint on the canvas. But I have to hold myself back till I get all my drawings done and my composition worked out.

I jut got this new book from Amazon called "The Language of the Goddess" written by Marija Gimbutas. I also have several other of her books. For the past two years I have been doing a lot of research and reading on the Goddess and the influence she has had on different cultures and how she fits into today's society, if she does at all. The forward is written by Joseph Campbell, author of "Masks of God-Creative Mythology" Masks of God-Creative Mythology: and others.

I have always had this fascination with early religious cultures and how those customs have been absorbed into modern times. It is interesting for me to see how the ancient civilizations worshipped and the similarities between their religion and the different religions of today. I have also been fascinated with how the worship of women during that time has changed into what what the roles of women has become now. I somehow feel that finding a link between them will, in some way, connect me, personally, to the women of ancient times. As I seek my answers it is a challenge to find ways to incorporate them into my art.

Preparing for a new painting

Some artists need to work everyday in their studio. I usually do this also. I find that working everyday, even on a little something, helps the creativity cycle. But sometimes, I find that doing everyday stuff and staying out of my studio for a period of time does the same thing for me. Especially when I am in a transition period, like I am in now. Often my mind feels all cluttered and I need to unload some of the clutter in order for me to move on. This is what I have been doing for the past couple of months. But I feel the urgency to get back into my studio and start producing again. I have a solo show coming up in Delaware in Sept. and I I feel this energy buzzing around to create something in a bit of a new direction for me. As I am researching and gathering information, I formulate my thoughts and get my head together. I have discovered that in my state of unbusy studio work I am still mind busy with ideas. Part of search and gather. During this period, I look at lots of other artwork, search the net and formulate my compositions and painting subjects. I have been working on some things for a while now but haven't yet put anything down on paper or canvas. But that will be coming today or tomorrow. Hooray! Day 3....still smoke-free. I even tested myself a bit last night and went to my neighbor's house for a glass of wine, She smokes a lot and I was sure I would be tempted. But I wasn't. In fact, the smell made me a bit nauseous. So, I think I might have this kicked. Hopefully later today I will have some sketches to upload.

Quit smoking, Pearls before Breakfast and Work

Wow, this past week has been a mess. So many things going on and I feel like I will never get it all done. But I am trying to, one thing at time.

Today is my sister's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The other day I received an email with a link from a fellow artist. I was reading it this morning Pearls for Breakfast while I was having my coffee and keeping my mind off not smoking. This s day 1, but more later. Anyway, I was amazed to read how this experiment ended up. Take a look at it, I think you may agree.

Yes, I have quit smoking, once again. I quit for 8 years until last July when I started back up. I couldn't believe how easy it was for me to pick it up again after not smoking for so many years. I could have kicked myself in the butt. Now, 8 months later, I am back on the non-smoker track. I am using this new medication called Chantix to help me with the urges. So far, so good. I am finding that I have lots of extra time on my hands now that I am not smoking. It is amazing how a habit can take up so much time. I am also ready to begin my diet and exercise regime for the wedding in Oct. Tonight will be my first night as I ill begin walking around the neighborhood. Slowly of course, as I am so out of shape I don't want to over-do it and burn myself out.

Now I am off to clean my SUV so that it doesn't smell like stale smoke.