i've been laying low in the Louisiana woods
like Brer Rabbit in the brier patch
only in far greater comfort, enjoying friendship,
solitude, peace and dog-therapy
far from wild winds
and multitudes
today i began to settle into my workspace[s] at NOCCA
and pinned a few things on the wall
now to see where it takes me.
may you be taken by surprise.
ReplyDeleteand glad you are unwinded.
ReplyDeletefar from the maddening crowd, life begins to break loose and dance. exceptional work. I. Love. this.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing. New Orleans, the land of the french is in my blood.
art always takes my hand and leads. it's best that way. good to open the space!
ReplyDeletestunning ecodyeing! im in love with the first two pieces *soph
ReplyDeleteglad you are settled and free
ReplyDeleteglad to hear you have landed in new orleans ... i look forward to seeing your work . love the pieces you have posted here .
ReplyDeletekathyd
ah, the stitches...
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've taken a liking to New Orleans and it to you given the wonderful marks you've made. Enjoy the time!
ReplyDeletei took a liking to New Orleans on my first visit back in '83...it's good to be spending a period of time here.
ReplyDeleteThose last 2 bits of stitching slay me. xo
ReplyDeletenot literally, i trust? that last one began simply as a means of softening the black blot...
Deleteenchanting... love that studio space India!
ReplyDelete... slowly making the space yours in order to unfurl the yet-to-be-known...
Sounds pretty good to me. Lots of paths to follow in that last beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteLove the (seemingly) Sashiko inspired stitching, very close to my heart! -J
ReplyDeleteah that slow languid swagger of a city with such gentle grace and that frisson of danger lying just 'round the corner is there too just to keep the edges up, had the best 25 hours of my life there in 1999 with Old Man Crow... it's where the heart and soul of the music lives!
ReplyDeletelocals tell me there's more than a mere frisson and i've been sternly advised to take care.
Deleteso i am.
but aside from all that, i love N'Awlins. it's good to be here. and
it's good to BE.
isn't it wonderful india when you don't know where your work is taking you?xx beautiful so farxx Lynda
ReplyDeleteThe last image reminds me of a sea urchin. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI know the travel in between can be long and hard.. but once you arrive you seem to fit right in and settle down and make your connections with nature and people.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :)
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