I am in a dreamscape. One of my very favorite places to escape to, deep in the depths of my being, in a little world of its own. Alone, creating... Music, characters, paint, self, places, experiences and bundles of emotion pouring out at full speed... Ideas swirling around like magical sparkles, twirling around me...
Who knows if the paint brush will be able to capture that which I am trying to convey. But the experience alone (of creating), is adrenaline packed, and what I live for.
I just wanted to pop in and say, Hey there ;) And maybe open the little tiny peep hole door in my front door, see your smiling face, and let you peek in, while offering you a parcel of goodies, and saying - New creations to come sooner than soon. In a day or two (or less)...
When I create, I have to disappear a little (and we had a guest). But, when I realized I had not said hi for many days, I thought it prudent to poke my head in, wave and smile!!
I had to pry myself away from my constant companion... My trusty, can't live without, Da Vinci Maestro Kolinsky. When I am really good, I might find a gifted one, left by the Mr. Lovee Fairy ;) He can be counted on for good art supplies. And, I need replacement brushes often...
When I am working on an art piece, I can only listen to music. And it plays non-stop. My poor lil' Ipod ;) It is so confused packed with 80's and folk and classical and soundtracks and dance and, well, you can imagine... I bet yours is wacky like that too? Late at night, I might even get in a dance mood with Hercules and Love Affair.
But, when I paint characters, I like to listen to This American Life or movies. I listened to 5 episodes last night... Current fave viewing/listening to flicks are - Art City (I liked disc 3 the best), Paul Klee: The silence of the angel (the intro music gets me). I looove Pete Seeger (The power of song), and I have seen Eugene O'Neill (a PBS documentary) 3 times. Another repeat watch is The Eternal Children. (If you haven't seen it, you will get to see a bit of Antony Hegarty, CocoRosie, Devendra Banhart & Vashti Bunyan) I adore part 5. And, I love repeat.
For some reason, I love watching this little Prada Party with CocoRosie clip too...
Anyhow, see, get me talking and I lose track... Must get back to work for now...
I'll pick a name out of the hat and announce it in the next post for the stocking...
Before I go, on a random note, my sis (did you see her eyelashes???) and I had quite the laugh the other evening. I told her I was going to change my middle name. And I had to come up with another A name, since my middle name starts with an A. I don't dislike my middle name. I just thought a change could be amusing...
So, there we are having the most pointless silly conversation... And I suggested Almond. She flinched.
Then I exclaimed, Amaretto!!! Like it was the best idea in the world. And she says, umm, more like Amacrazy. Hee hee! Then I said Augustia. And she said, Angustia (which in espanol means, anguish/anxiety/distress). So, I am at a loss...
Maybe I should leave the topic (and name) alone... ;) ;)
Can you think of a favorite or interesting "A"name?
With that question, I am off for now.... See you soon!
♥, V