Happy February 1st, Friends!
I recently heard January described as the "Monday" of the year. That made me smile. Although I do not work a regular 9-5 / M-F / J-O-B, I get what that means. The first day of last month gave us a beautiful, sunny beginning then mid month we experienced days that will likely be the coldest of the year. We were blessed (or cursed, depending on your POV) with SNOW! A rarity for sure here on the Texas Gulf coast. And now, just like that, it's over. I don't know about y'all, but I will be looking for the first buds on our Texas Redbud trees, which usually arrive in the Valentine month to assure us that SPRING will soon be here. Ah, springtime...
So, how did you spend the first month of the year? The last couple of weeks of January found me bundled up in the studio while listening to music and creating new art. That's my happy place. Snow? What snow?
I recently heard January described as the "Monday" of the year. That made me smile. Although I do not work a regular 9-5 / M-F / J-O-B, I get what that means. The first day of last month gave us a beautiful, sunny beginning then mid month we experienced days that will likely be the coldest of the year. We were blessed (or cursed, depending on your POV) with SNOW! A rarity for sure here on the Texas Gulf coast. And now, just like that, it's over. I don't know about y'all, but I will be looking for the first buds on our Texas Redbud trees, which usually arrive in the Valentine month to assure us that SPRING will soon be here. Ah, springtime...
So, how did you spend the first month of the year? The last couple of weeks of January found me bundled up in the studio while listening to music and creating new art. That's my happy place. Snow? What snow?
I was channeling great joy when I created this little surprise that I am calling Celebration Angel. It started out as an op art drawing done in metallic markers and florescent pencils. I wanted an abstract piece that would vibrate inside a small heart shaped frame I bought a few days before. I never expected an angel to pop into my consciousness. But, there she was, so I had to draw her. Who am I to question Universal Mind? You can view the finished artwork in a photo and my process in the slideshow below. (If you can't view the slideshow below the photo you may need to update your OS.)
"Celebration Angel"
5'H x 5"W x 1/2"D
Markers, Graphite, Colored Pencils, Ink on paper collage
49.00 framed
5'H x 5"W x 1/2"D
Markers, Graphite, Colored Pencils, Ink on paper collage
49.00 framed
Another project I been have wanting to get back to are some small, unfinished abstract paintings on paper. On another cold day I decided to use one of the paintings as a background for collage. I thumbed through a variety of catalogues and magazines with the intent of finding a black and white fashion princess...but that's not what happened. I flipped to a page with a full color image of a body builder turned activist and it grabbed me. It's not my usual style. I tried to thumb past it...but I couldn't. This was the image I was supposed to use. A complete 180 from my angel. The yang to her yin. Once I completed the piece I understood why. This represents my inner badass. And, that's an energy we all need. Do you have someone in your life bombarding you with unsolicited criticism? Or are you floating on a sea of "can't", "shouldn't" and "won't"? Reach deep within yourself and find the part of you that is like this guy...
"Unstoppable"
5'H x 7"W x 1/2"D
Acrylic Paint, Ink, Card Stock, Photo on paper collage
49.00 framed
5'H x 7"W x 1/2"D
Acrylic Paint, Ink, Card Stock, Photo on paper collage
49.00 framed
During my last blog post I mentioned that I would be attending the Camo & Canvas Art Walk on January 25th in Bay City, Texas as one of their vendors. Well folks, it was an overcast kinda drizzly day, but spirits were high and people dressed in camo were aplenty! My Chihuahua, Poco, and I met many nice people, I sold some art, and I was delighted that one of my Brazosport Art League alums, Cynthia Grandjean, was there as a participant, too. Poco (my silent partner) and I were even interviewed by a reporter from the Bay City Tribune! It was a very nice day and I'm glad we went.
If you couldn't make it down to Bay City last weekend, check out the photos and slideshow below to get a peek at what you missed.
I guess what I learned this last couple of weeks, and what I'd like to share with you all, is this: You may be having a rocky time. An entire month may feel like one long MONDAY. There may be snow. There may be trolls. It is possible that someone may RAIN on your parade. But, it doesn't really matter what is happening on the outside of you so long as you are doing what you love and recognize that no one and nothing can take away your happiness. Go deep inside, commune with your angels, find your inner badass and you may discover that Life is an Unstoppable Celebration of your own making.
I'm not sure what I'll be doing between now and my next blog post, but I hear there's an outdoor market that I've not been to yet in Jones Creek. Maybe they will have art or nice people to chat with. Maybe it will be a sunny day. Who knows? Here's the 411 if you want to check it out:
Jones Creek Market
231 North Gulf Prairie Road
Jones Creek, TX 77541
February 25, 2025
10a. - 2p.
Go have yourself an adventure. Even if it is in your own neighborhood, living room or art studio.
Peace,
S.
I'm not sure what I'll be doing between now and my next blog post, but I hear there's an outdoor market that I've not been to yet in Jones Creek. Maybe they will have art or nice people to chat with. Maybe it will be a sunny day. Who knows? Here's the 411 if you want to check it out:
Jones Creek Market
231 North Gulf Prairie Road
Jones Creek, TX 77541
February 25, 2025
10a. - 2p.
Go have yourself an adventure. Even if it is in your own neighborhood, living room or art studio.
Peace,
S.
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