I feel as though I am waking up from a long slumbering winter... having been sick since before the holidays (which I recently discovered was mono), I have been mostly in a fog, not getting much done, and when I do manage to accomplish some work, it is not nearly enough. I am starting to feel better (thankfully) and am anxious to return to a concept I have been thinking about and sketching for almost two years: a series I call "Out West" or "Wanderlust", loosely based on musings of exploration and travels to wilderness destinations.
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| Wanderlust, definition according to Dictionary by Apple, Inc. |
I offer here a sampling of "wanderlust"... inspirations and a bit of my own work.
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| Distant Mountains, imaginary landscape sketch by me (© 2105, Karen Totten, Starry Road Studio). |
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| 65 / 365 - Radiance - Drawing 365 Take 2, sketch by Henry Baker. |
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| Martian "Blueberries" - small spherical pebbles found on Mars (Nasa). |
I think that the desire to wander often comes as Winter falls away. As snow and ice give way to running streams and sun on the hills, we come out of hibernation and seek new adventures. That is the spirit I hope to capture in my work.
Lastly, I want to share an old song that is ironically about the beginning of Winter's descent rather than it's departure. However, I find that it beautifully illustrates a facet of Wanderlust...
Joni Mitchell - Urge For Going from
JoniMitchell.com on
Vimeo.
I am so glad to hear you are feeling better! (Mono takes time to resolve, don't push too hard and treat yourself to lots of TLC). Your new beads are awesome..omg, love the new teepee and the constellations! Thank you for an inspiring post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol - I'm trying hard NOT to do much. It's difficult though since I have so much I want to accomplish! Thank you for your lovely comments. :)
DeleteI love how you tied your inspirational images with your wonderful beads.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terrie - it's a fun exercise for any creative endeavor. :)
DeleteI love your beads! They speak to me.
ReplyDeleteaw thank you Kathy! :)
DeleteEvery image was a treat to my eyes, Karen! What a delightful entry! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sheryl. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
DeleteThank you Sheryl!
DeleteKaren, I am certainly glad you are feeling better. I love the inspiration for this series. What fantastic beads you have created. Beautiful and inspiring photos also.
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