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shadow painting

12 Thursday Sep 2013

Posted by lotuspeach in art, color, daring greatly, inspiration, nature, photography, slideshow, walking

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It feels incredible to be back creating art again. Ahhhh….

I always take photos when I am up at St. Dorothy’s Rest. I cannot help it!  However, particularly because I have taken hundreds of photos over the last eight years, I do not necessarily have a vision for what the photos might become until later. Throughout this Labor Day weekend’s Artists & Writers retreat, I took photos of the paintings I was creating. There is something about capturing them while the paint is still drying, in the environment where they were created, that I just love. Then, on the last morning of the weekend before coming home, my lens was caught on the dance of shadows across every surface — the dramatic and delicate patterns in the contrasts of light.

Today, this slide show “shadow painting” was born. I did not know until I started composing the images that the photos of my paintings and the photos of the shadows would dance together.

I was delightfully surprised by how the music added another kind of magic. After I have put the slide show basically together I have a feel for the mood of the music even though I do not have a specific piece in mind. Browsing through our music library, an album name caught my attention instantly, “Genius of Modern Music Volume One” by Thelonious Monk.

Now my husband is crazy for Monk and listens to it almost constantly of late. So I am pretty familiar with Monk’s music by proximity. But I did not know when I chose this song that “Epistrophy” was Monk’s signature piece; Nor did I know that this just over 3-minute version was the first time he recorded it, before it had become his signature. “Epistrophy” as explained by Monk means “return”. You hear Monk return to the same signature motifs throughout the piece with added layers and textures. Gorgeous. For me, it was Monk’s playful approach to playing his piano, the tinkling and trilling rolls on the piano and vibraphone, and that distinctly modern yet light tone that provided the impeccably perfect accompaniment to my photos.

I hope you enjoy it!

St. Dorothy’s Rest, Camp Meeker, California in September 2013. All photos and paintings in the slide show are my own. This is art for art’s sake and no money is being made from this work. Please enjoy and share but do not profit, copy or otherwise use without my permission. For more information on St. Dorothy’s Rest please visit http://www.stdorothysrest.org/wp/home-1/

–lotus peach

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walking through spring’s sunset

21 Tuesday May 2013

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As Spring has nearly warmed to Summer here, I do not want to miss out on remembering this lovely park walk from just before my last blog post.
walkingpark view
I have been so busy with a new work schedule this past month that I have not had the energy or space of mind to create anything new.
tree skyhill path
I have missed Creating for myself and Daring Greatly by sharing those creations here.
me and pupwildflowers
So as I head back into my work week I do it with a renewed focus to cultivate my creative energy in some way each and every day.
glow branchessetting sun
As Michelle Ward says, “just fifteen minutes a day!” It will probably take more time than that once I sit down to sew or draw or paint. But since I know the hardest part for me is simply getting going, I am putting the emphasis on the impetus.
shadow family
How do you approach coming back to something creative that you have been away from for any reason?

And isn’t our dog the cutest!
pet dog

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a new day, a new possibility

25 Thursday Apr 2013

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color, daring greatly, inspiration, nature, photography, seashore, seasons, sewing, vulnerability, walking

fog above beach - ALK 4-2013

fog above beach – ALK 4-2013

wildflowers - ALK 4-2013

wildflower path – ALK 4-2013

Be delighted at the prospect
of a new day, a new possibility,
and a new page of your life that is yet unwritten
and can be filled with anything
you wish to make happen.

-Robin Ryan

natural bridge - ALK 4-2013

natural bridge – ALK 4-2013

lighthouse - ALK 4-2013

lighthouse in fog – ALK 4-2013

crashing waves - ALK 4-2013

waves fade into beach – ALK 4-2013

seaweed - ALK 4-2013

textural seaweed – ALK 4-2013

dog prints - ALK 4-2013

dog prints – ALK 4-2013

sand nose - ALK 4-2013

sand nose – ALK 4-2013

Beyond today lie your
highest aspirations. You may not
reach them, but you can always
believe in them and try to follow
where they lead.

-Robin Ryan

beach walk - ALK 4-2013

beach walk – ALK 4-2013

natural sculpture - ALK 4-2013

natural sculpture – ALK 4-2013

Here is the fabric for my second Lisette Attache dress. I wanted to waste no time in making another one. I love how the lines in the pattern appear as though they were painted in watercolors.
Lisette Attache Dress 2 Fabric

What possibilities might you explore this weekend?

– lotus peach

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this moment: a bird in the bush

29 Friday Mar 2013

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this moment: a bird in the bush by lotus peach
this moment: a bird in the bush, a photo by lotus peach on Flickr.

Inspired by SouleMama Blog: {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.

P.S. The hot water that spilled on our computer this week appears to have done no damage. Hallelujah!

– lotus peach

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Looking Back, Seeking Light

28 Thursday Mar 2013

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There was a mishap with the dog, some hot water, and the computer this week. I do not know yet whether the computer will recover. Since I cannot upload new photos from my camera to the iPad for my blog, lets take a look back.

Breathe deeply in the fresh sea air and let the brisk breeze tousle your hair while you gaze upon some photos of one of most inspiring places on earth, Point Reyes National Seashore. The barn buildings are at Pierce Point Ranch, a National Historic Landmark. Although the skies may appear more grey than blue I assure you it was mid-summer when I took these shots. This area of the coast is cool and foggy most of the year. When the sun bursts through it only makes it more magical. I have been fortunate, as a native Californian, to return to this inspiring area many times over the years. I feel like a super insider tour guide as I have introduced special friends to my favorite beaches, trails, and hidden-gem eateries.

What are the natural spots in the world where you seek light? Have you had the pleasure of returning again and again? Or has a single experience stayed with you so that you dream of returning?

-lotus peach

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Point Reyes, CAPoint Reyes, CA

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Treasuring Friends Near and Far

20 Wednesday Mar 2013

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art, daring greatly, friendship, inspiration, nature, photography, sharing stories, vulnerability

New Papercut complete. © Suzy Taylor
This gorgeous paper cut by Suzy Taylor stands out to me with both artistry and language.

This week I had the delight of speaking to one of my dearest Ukrainian friends by phone in two extended conversations. These conversations refreshed and energized me beyond words. To me, friendship is a priceless treasure that I value deeply across countless miles and many many years.
bridgeatVasona
I snapped this photo of my best husband and dog this past weekend while we were on a walk in a nearby park. These two love me and ground me each and every single day, rain or shine. I love them so!

Thank you to all my dear friends whether we saw one another yesterday or fifteen years ago. You are always with me in my heart.

– lotus peach

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the edge of spring: a slideshow

01 Friday Mar 2013

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This past weekend my husband and I were at a semi-annual Artists & Writers Weekend at the lovely St. Dorothy’s Rest in Sonoma County. This weekend is always magical for us: we connect with creative friends, breathe crisp foresty air, rest, work, eat, ahhh….

I will be sharing a special painting from the weekend soon but first I wanted to share a slide show that was spontaneously inspired. The title, The Edge of Spring, came to me early on as I hiked up and around the steep hills and stairs of St. Dorothy’s, capturing with my camera the first signs of Spring.

Now is a time of bright contrasts and deep renewal for me. January through March is nearly always a trying time of year, with the end of February the darkest. Thus I look to the first signs of warmth, beauty, and growth in nature to cheer and carry me forward into my favorite season of all — Spring. In this slide show I studied through my lens, the sharp and rough edges in wood and metal juxtaposed with the flexible newly forming plants and flowers.

The music is “Am I Song” from Matt Deighton‘s album titled Wake Up the Moths. When I heard the lyrics singing with the slide show they added another layer of contrast and depth that felt right.

Note: Unfortunately with YouTube a lot of the original photo quality is diminished so for best viewing please use the full-screen or the larger-screen option.

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Creating Space: Part I

21 Thursday Feb 2013

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Warning! This post contains some scary before photographs of our house.

But seriously, Creating Space is another one of my acts of daring greatly.  I am giving my creative process a specially designed and intentioned place to live, to develop, to thrive.  A space where I can close the door and cut myself off from the rest of the house renovation, cleaning, and stress. I need to Create Space for the process which connects, nourishes, and delights me. I guess I could alternatively call it self-care central…but I have wanted a Studio for a long time so I will stick with that. Without further ado, here are the scary before photographs I promised:

creativespacebefore
creativespacebefore1
creativespacebefore2

The room is such a wreck because we had just removed two twin beds from the room as well as a bit more furniture then piled everything on top of the remaining surfaces.  Yes, it had been that crowded. There had been no room to move, let alone create.

It will be another week or so before the Studio is complete but we have made good progress so far. The furniture and layout shown below will work so much better than before. See all the open Space!
creative space layout

Clean walls:
clean walls

Finishing the Studio means paint, furniture, curtains, and storage. The ceiling is finished and the walls will be done tomorrow. The non-furniture storage will be wall-mounted shelves.  I have the curtain fabric which I will sew up after some overdue projects are completed.

Ceiling Paint and Primer in Progress:
Creating Space paint
Creating Space ceiling in progress

I have been wanting to finish this room ever since we moved in to our house and picked out the colors about 16 months ago. One of the best things about having an extra bedroom was this opportunity to Create Space, to prioritize creative creation in our home!

I am struck by how the roller marks in this unfinished ceiling corner look like paint on a canvas:

Creating Space ceiling

I am getting excited! Stay tuned for Part II coming soon…

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laundry

17 Sunday Feb 2013

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laundry breeze

laundry breeze. ALK 2-2013.

laundryshadows

laundry shadows. ALK 2-2013.

laundryabove

laundry above. ALK 2-2013.

laundrysun

laundry sun. ALK 2-2013.

laundrypins

laundry pins. ALK 2-2013.

Often in the course of everyday life, I am suddenly captured by the unexpected beauty of simple common objects. Today it was the light, shadows, and dancing of several pairs of vintage-watercolor pajamas drying on the laundry line.

What things do you often notice that others tend to overlook?

 -lotus peach

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Walking as Winter Turns to Spring

12 Tuesday Feb 2013

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This gallery contains 5 photos.

“In this time of change, we explore in mud boots and short sleeves….We begin to feel “lighter” out there as …

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