This morning the Korean spice bush on the patio finally after many years and many false starts, is blooming, wonderful powerful scent
And there's a bed of henbit, on the patio, where the landscapers can't eradicate it
Yesterday's Textiles and Tea was a joyful dance through color and form, using all kinds of yarns and additional items. Basketry gone wild!
She also teaches adults and children and has the usual experience: children are open to anything, whereas adults have to be led away from their preconceived assumptions and plans.
This work really makes a person want to try it. But her grasp of design and color are terrific, much more complex than they seem, to be aimed for as a stretch goal.
Happy day everyone, whatever you have in mind, go for it! Give your inner critic the day off.
It is amazing how many kids (even at 6 years) have an inner critic. It makes me wonder what their parents have been saying to them about their creative endeavours. Where else would they learn to have those views on their forms of expression? Or is is a learning thing - that once they learn to write, their impetus to draw takes a back seat for a while?
ReplyDeleteI've taught hundreds of kids, several nationalities, and never observed one who was self critical. They were all fearless, would try anything.
DeleteIt's the middle aged adults who come with anxiety about looking silly or with a set idea of what result they want.
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DeletePretty flowers on the bush. I'm looking forward to spring blooms. Those baskets are amazing! Incredibly creative work. My inner critic officially has the day off.
ReplyDeleteYou might consider pensioning off your inner critic permanently.
DeleteWe have henbit too. I think it's so pretty. I would love to smell that Korean spice bush.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting weaving! As you probably know, I adore bright colors and those are fantastic!
I am mending again today. It is soothing to my soul. I am not criticizing myself in the least about it.
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Deletemy morning weaving is a lovely calming time, like your mending. I thought you'd like these baskets and wonder if your grandchildren would, too.
I'm sitting on the patio with the scent of the spice bush floating over me. Lovely.
Henbit was a prolific grower in our VA yard along with chickweed. Those baskets are such amazing colors.
ReplyDeleteI love henbit. If it were expensive and in a nursery, people would rush to buy and plant it.
DeleteI have no idea what he bit is. But it looks pretty.
ReplyDeleteThose baskets are awesome. My hands wouldn’t be able to knit that tight or hang on to all the different strands of yarn. So I’ll happily admire and just know my limitations and admit I’d never be able to do that
The baskets are woven. But I expect they do need strong hands.
DeleteThe basketry seminar must have been fascinating.
ReplyDeleteWhat joyful, colourful works of fantasy!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty flowers! I'm excited for all the spring blooms that will be popping up everywhere soon. And those baskets are stunning! Such gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous color in that workshop! I love that standing bowl.
ReplyDeleteThe artist said that was her favorite of the ones she showed.
DeleteThose baskets are fun colorful! Very creative
ReplyDeleteI like the henbit. Is that the same as a dead nettle? Looks like the same family (Lamium), anyway.
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe it's another name, same plant.
DeleteLove the baskets. What lovely artistry!
ReplyDeleteI missed this one. I do like her work, so whimsical.
ReplyDeleteShe's such a happy person, making happy art.
DeleteYou must be pleased about the blooming.
ReplyDeleteMore like ecstatic. About seven years of seeing it leaf out, crumple up and die. I'm glad I didn't uproot it.
DeleteThose colorful, fun baskets are very happy. :) They can almost silence the inner critic in me. ;^)
ReplyDeleteAren't they cheerful? I love how lighthearted they look.
DeleteI love those baskets - mainly because of the wonderful use of colour throughout.
ReplyDeleteShe's very bold and confident with color, loves intensity, yes.
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