May 26, 2010

I spent this morning with six other artists - a fiber artist "small group." There's something so relaxing and stimulating at the same time about sitting and talking and creating art with like-minded and creative souls!

One artist was sewing small flowers from recycled plastic bags [and sells these in a gallery]. She is also a collage artist. Another makes small books and whimsical journals. A third is a photographer and couture clothing creator. Another was working on a re-purposed wool hooked rug in a quilt pattern. A fifth is a collage artist/acrylic painter. A sixth is a mixed media artist, currently teaching sewing-machine beading. And I, your textile artist ordinaire, was knitting a baby blanket for a little one born not too long ago. One of our group was absent today - she's a painter, and readying a new gallery with another painter for opening in Pioneer Square in June.

After all of that creative stimulation, I had to drop by "Dick's Drive-In" on Capitol Hill for a Special, fries, one tartar sauce, and a water. Then I performed a drive-by of the new Dick Blick art supply store bricks and mortar building, situated across the street from Seattle Community College. That's on my list for a road trip, artist 'date', in mid-June with two artist friends.

I'm ready for a nap. I'm also ready for an art interlude. I can't promise in what order these will happen, but both will be experienced soon, I am sure.