Terrified Till Tomorrow and AMM's

Will I ever write a title that doesn't have phrasing that goes da-di-da-da and da-di-da-da's...... Oh i guess I just like that rolly polly rhythm.

Yesterday was an okay if basically uneventful day puctuated by AMM'S (annoying minor mishaps) which basicall consisted of trying to work on various projects whilst watching the TV - what can possibly go wrong there you might ask........ only that I mistakenly thought the remote control batteries had run out so I needed to keep getting up to change the channels and volume (no easy task when my back is causing me such trouble at the moment and I am feeling more than a little down with not being as mobile as I would like and having to take so many pain killers) this is only made more laughably traumatic by the effort it can take to get up - our couch has a shoot out lever foot rest on one half which I have claimed as my own (Mark never gets THIS side of the couch)...... only problem is that my legs are slightly (ok, far too) short to kick the foot rest back in without a huge effort (not good for my back). This is clearly hilarious to watch especially when I have a tray full of beads next to me which happened to jump in the air,  throwing tiny micro-delica beads all over me, the couch, the floor. Such is my life.

I have been on a course today for professional trainers, not that I feel very profesional and I certainly not a trainer. It all sounded very corporate but was actually really geared towards artists and those working in the creative industries, wishing to improve skills in teaching workshops. It was actually really interesting and I feel it will be great for increasing my confidence at working with groups. The fact is, the more workshop contracts I can get at the moment, the greater amount of freedom I will have to pursue my own work of costumes, commission and exhibition work. My dream was really to work in film and this year especially to pursue work in big budget films, but unless my back condition improves, this is not really an option at the moment. So I am back on the course tomorrow and have to give a 15 minute presentation, effectively producing a teaching plan and delivering this presentation in a training format. Now I am terrified of speaking in front of groups, and I am the first on the list - I guess this is good as it means I have not sat through a host of brilliant presentations torturing myself with the fear of not measuring up to everyone else, and I guess I get it out of the way! I am also being paid to scribe for the assessor as she evaluates the other participants (hence the reason I have to go first). Anyway I guess I better get to doing some preparation.

Gosh this has been a rambling, boring, me, me, me post! I am actually hoping to start featuring some of my favourite artists, makers, inspirations from etsy, maybe on a weekly basis - so watch out for that!

This piece is actually one I finished just before christmas. I had been avoiding putting it on etsy as I was unsure if there is a market for the larger pieces and I feel I cannot really ask the amount I feel it is really worth, however I have had a change of heart. It is actually one of my favourite pieces to date and if it did sell I would be sad to see it go, however I would know that it would go to someone who loves it as much as I do. It is called Vivid Dreams and is for sale in my etsy shop and here is the description that describes my inspiration.

I have always loved the idea of angels and they feature frequently in my thoughts and in my art. I also am inspired by art from bygone eras; classical, romantic, filled with power and emotion. The ideas, textures and colours in my art come from somewhere inside me, they are almost always as if from ancient times, long lost but always a part of me. Maybe I am an old soul.

My other inspirations come from old architecture, sea creatures and fossils and this piece features both, the sea horse machine stitched as a subtle shadow of a dream into the watercolour paper.

I hope you love it as much as I do.

Comments

[stilettoheights]

I am totally in love with your new art...amazing.

As far as your costume design...really...I am so impressed with you. I did theatre for years and I know how hard the costume designers work.

also.....I would love to collaborate with you sometime, perhaps use some of your costume sketches in a collage or two???

what do you think?

please don't be nervous...you truly are one of the most brilliant talents.

[Gillian]

Thank you so much Jen for your encouragement and dedication to keeping up with my mutterings! I would love to collaborate with you on a project! I wonder if the burlesque theme might be a start? xx