It's also the last hours of the 25% off sale in my shop MissouriBendStudio, if you want to take advantage of it before I wake up tomorrow and deactivate the ENDOFSUMMER coupon code! However, I would like to offer my thanks to the readers of this blog and will create an ongoing coupon code for blog readers that will only be advertised here. So, beginning September 1st, feel free to use the coupon code: BLOGGER any time you'd like something from either of my Etsy shops, MissouriBendStudio or MissouriBendMusings, and receive 10% off. I wouldn't be where I am without the much needed support of my friends here....many thanks to each of you!
I didn't get back here earlier in the week to show you the latest....so here's a week's worth of dailies!
They are all posted now at MissouriBendMusings if you want to see more views or see them without that most vexing horizontal stripe that keeps showing up on here on Blogger!?!??!
August 25, 2012
August 26, 2012
August 27, 2012
August 28, 2012
My lovely new sheets of exquisite Japanese paper arrived early in the week....wow, what a difference. I felt SO much more connected to the process once my hands were gliding across that paper. It holds up beautifully to a little wash too....the possibilities open up! Can you tell the difference in the drawings....there is something different that happened when I started working on the new paper, but I can't quite describe it.
Other irons in the fire and a couple of Notes From the Ancestors nearly finished, so I hope to have other new pieces to share early in the week. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to autumn, but it's been well over 100 degrees several days this week, so I don't think it will be coming too soon. Enjoy your weekend!
I always enjoy catching up with your dailies. Have a great long weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robyn....wow, that weekend came and went pretty quickly. I can't believe we're on the verge of another one! Hope you are well!
DeleteBeautiful work, always misleadingly 'playful' but really mysterious. I can understand why the quality of Japanese papers speaks to you. And by the way, I don't see any horizontal stripes on your images :)
ReplyDeleteErsi....thanks so much for kind words. I'm pleased to hear how you describe the pieces! So glad to hear that those stripes aren't visible on your end. Thanks so much for your comment and my apologies for taking so long to reply to you! Cheers!
DeleteCongratulations on the Somerset Studio spot -- I'll look for it at B&N next time I'm there. I think what is different for you when using the Japanese papers is that their texture and qualities capture your heart and that comes out when you work. Heart is a VERY important component!
ReplyDeletePenny....you're totally right about the heart....making a connection to the materials and especially the paper comes from deep inside. Great to hear from you....sorry to be tardy in responding....not sure where this week went?!
DeleteCongrats on the Somerset Studio! It used to be my favorite magazine back in Australia, but here in Poland I can't get it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYour daily dedication is so good...I can't get things done for the moment for a variety of reasons, but I'm happy you are getting there! Keep inspiring us!
Wow....am surprised that you could get it in Australia. I'm heartened to hear the daily drawings are an inspiration....it is sometimes a struggle to stay on top of everything, but doing them very early in the morning keeps me on course! Best wishes to you!
DeleteHope you have had a lovely holiday time Patti - and a huge congrats on Somerset Studio. I haven't seen a copy here for ages (small country town in Oz) but I know its great - well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Fiona!! I can't believe the week is over....it was a very busy one....my head is still spinning. Hope you and Barry are doing well and staying on top of all that is going on in your lives! Cheers!
DeleteI am stopping by for the first time....just wanted to leave you a little note and tell you how much I enjoyed your spread in SS Studio. Your are artwork is so beautiful! I will explore you blog next....cheers from Singapore
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy....thank you so much for your kind words on the Somerset Studio piece! I'm glad you stopped by and hope you have found some bit of inspiration or interest here on my blog! Thanks so much for taking time to say hello and make a comment here....best wishes to you in Singapore!
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