Another year, and another wonderful Artful Journey. What a difference a year makes don’t you think?
I just got back home and spent the day “creating a clearing” in my studio. I felt such a shift whilst away, I just needed to clear some space to let the new possibilities in. All the new and wonderful things I absorbed and creations I thought about – I want to manifest them into my life to become part of it.
It was so amazing to be back at this wonderous place, three whole magical days of creating ahead of me and seeing some of my artful tribe who have supported each other on this journey. I cannot begin to explain what it felt like to drive back up the curvy road surrounded by trees and wooded scent towards this place….excited to be reunited with some of the lovely and talented girls from last year and meeting all the new faces that would be there.
It rained (and even snowed) for most of the time, but it was sunny in our hearts as we cozied ourselves in the studio spaces and in our creative heavens.
I was in Stephanie Lee’s plaster workshop class with artful sisters Lorrie and Lindy and met some new fabulous creative souls, all there to explore and expand. Heaven.
This class is where a moment of clarity happened. I felt I had been reunited with something special, finally come home to a medium I *LOVE*. (more on this in the next post).
As soon as Stephanie finished demoing to us on that first morning, it was if I was let loose into my place to be. I created so many pieces that gave me joy and the journey over those three days was amazing as we learned new techniques and ways to work with plaster and wax. Stephanie and Judy Wise are also running an online class in June – Check it out.
Hi, I'm Louise and thank you so much for visiting me here. I am a mixed media artist, who is passionate about combining the healing energy of nature and color with the meditative process of mandala making
Lovely to see you back, so glad you had a wonderful time!
Can't wait to see what you created!
It was so fun to be in class with you and Lorrie! I am still trying to wrap my head around all the possibilities of plaster. Who knew! Maybe a "clearing" of my studio will help sort it all out.
Sounds super fabulous, Louise!! And Lorrie and Lindy were there! I want to attend Artful Journey sometime!! xoxo
Ooh, I'm so happy to hear of your new-found passion! It was great to see you again; hope you'll be back next year! xoxo
That looks wonderful Louise – love the work that is emerging. Sounds really special. Enjoy your first few days back in your studio.
oooh, sounds like so much fun. plaster hey??? How exciting to have found a new medium which makes your heart sing :)Can't wait to see your creations! X
oh my! this looks like so much fun. I can't wait to see your post about what you made!!!
You are now officially plastered, dahling!! And so am I! Loved the class, loved meeting you in person and loved playing for an entire weekend 🙂
There's a lovely photo of us on my blog so check it out. Can't wait to see all the pretties you'll be creating!
xo
Gwynnie
Fun fun! I am so so so excited that I took this class with you and Lindy. I have so many projects that I want to make. I was at home depot today looking for supplies. I love that I can buy my art stuff and my hubby can get floor boards and nails all in the same place.
I am interested in starting to plan a gathering with you, if you would like me to help look for good places, let me know.
xxoo
Lorrie
I have been thinking about doing this for a long time. Plaster and Wax love!!!
So glad you are back. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. It is so nice to get away, isn't it!
Loved watching you fall in love 🙂 It was awesome creating and travelling with you in California. Every adventure is the beginning of another…
BethXx
just love seeing all of that creating again!!!
-juliette