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This is an online journal of my artistic investigations and a way to communicate about my work, ideas, quandries and queries! I welcome comments and conversation and do hope you enjoy these musings. My artwork is available in my shop MissouriBendStudio on Etsy.com or on my website.

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Monday, March 12, 2012

Days of Sunshine

Hi everyone....pardon my unexcused absence, but I'm about to give you an excuse anyway! I started a very part-time job at a nearby library toward the end of January and have been working more hours due to the absence of another staff member....my schedule and time is in a bit of flux these days. But I surely haven't forgotten you all....just behind the power curve.  So, here is an update post with what's been going on in the studio lately....the dailies, of course...a couple new items for the MissouriBendStudio shop and I've been trying to work on a new series that is slowly unfolding. These pieces are beginning to invoke the notion of writing and are using a lot of indigo ink....a color I dearly love. When they reach a stage that I can show you, I surely will share them. Today's daily drawing is here, but know that there are a growing number available for viewing and purchasing, if you are so inclined, at MissouriBendMusings.


This little hanging drawing below is now listed over at MissouriBendStudio. When I first showed these, I wasn't sure how to describe them, except as badges, which didn't feel right at all. I asked for some responses from readers and another Etsy artist, Anca Gray, also a follower of this blog, used the most delightful phrase to describe these pieces..."pocket mirrors for the soul".....now I can't think of them any other way!  Thanks so much for that bit of poetry, Anca!


This little piece below has been in the works for quite some time, in an on-again-off-again pattern. The drawing and I struck up the conversation again a couple of weeks ago and became friends again....finished it up today with the stitching at the top and the tiny text pieces falling into the bowl.  I'm quite fascinated with text and all that it implies....so much to explore!  

Warm Yellow Spring 
(don't hold me to this title....this piece will be listed tomorrow at MissouriBendStudio)

Hope you all are having a good start to the week. Here in the southeast corner of South Dakota temperatures are due to be in the mid-70s this week....we are pinching ourselves and hoping that this weather is here for good!  Happy Spring....and for my dear friends in the southern hemisphere....Happy Fall!!

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  1. lovely
    lovely
    love the pocket mirror!
    yellow sunshine
    singing here
    too...

    xox - eb.

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    1. Yay for sunshine!!! So glad you like these....the pocket mirror notion strikes a chord and has given me a host of new ideas!
      Thanks so much for your comment! Enjoy the sunshine!

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  2. That "pocket mirror" is wonderful! Also, whatever is happening on the bottom corner of the new piece is lovely. :)

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    1. Thanks Kelcey....as I mentioned in the comment above...I've got some new ideas now that I am thinking of these as pocket mirrors! That bit in the corner of the other drawing is a free form loosely geometric drawing in white ink. The piece is listed now and you can see detail views if you like:

      http://www.etsy.com/listing/95180772/warm-yellow-spring-mixed-media-drawing

      Have a great day!!

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  3. Oh I really love "warm Yellow Spring" ! so delicate and dreamy... The layers of works are just gorgeous...!

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    1. Hi Erin....so glad you like this piece....I ended up liking it too!
      That buttery yellow just feels so warm and spring-like to me.
      It's now over in my shop, although I can't seem to get the yellow to show up as it is in the drawing....alas. Thanks so much for commenting. Enjoy the day!

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  4. The Tiny Yellow Teapot it's a little, precious artpieceI I love the(earthly)colors and the small scribbles that vitalize the composition.
    Well done, Patti!

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    1. Thanks so much Sarah....tiny little teapot is quite a character!
      Glad you like it...many thanks! Cheers and best wishes to you!

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  5. "pocket mirrors for the soul" .... perfect!
    Happy Spring to you, Patti! I'm wallowing in Autumn bliss at last. Though the days can get pretty hot at midday, the early mornings are glorious!

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    1. Hi Robyn....yes, isn't that just the perfect phrase! There are many wonderful things about each season and I'm always eagerly anticipating the next one as it is about to happen....enjoy your Autumn bliss!!

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  6. well, that is what they are! i am delighted that it stuck! :)

    everything about the new piece is a joy! the loose geometry (i also use quite a bit of that in my work), the words falling in the bowl, the stitching, the soft gray and joyful yellow. a dream!

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    1. So glad to hear you find the piece joyful....that's a fine compliment! I'm thinking anew about the little handheld round drawings....uh, those pocket mirrors for the soul....that description alone calls to mine a whole host of new possibilities for them! Hope the renovation is going well....cheers!!

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  7. Anca's phrase stuck with me too - I'm glad you are using it officially for these wonderful pieces!

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  8. Thanks, G.....I'm not surprised that phrase struck you as well!

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