"Finding Your Way" A Midsummers Night Dream Party
Its Time for a party...a Magical Midsummer's Night Dream Party...This blog party was for everyone to "create that special piece and share their creative journey".
When the idea starting swirling in my head for the Midsummer's Night Dream Challenge I first thought of making a piece which represented what initially inspired me to take this leap of faith into the world of Mixed Media and Altered Art..I have been doodling in this and that for the last 12 years,but on the night of the full moon something happened to me.. the night that I decided to once and for all attempt to sell my work...the night that things became clear ..it came to me in the first line of my all time favorite poem "The Journey" By Mary Oliver.."One day you finally knew what you had to do and Began"...simple enough I know..but I honestly believe poetry speaks to you ONLY when you are open to hear it..that night I was open..it made sense for the first time..and even though I read this poem over 100 times..this night it spoke to me..and the words made sense...because for the first time "I knew what I had to do"..and my fear got stuck in my throat..and I prayed..and asked Grace for guidance..and he spoke to me in the light of the moon.He wrapped his loving arms around me and said now is the time and you are ready.
As a lover of Art and Play it only seemed natural to create something for this challenge that incorporated one of these elements..the poem or the moon...and then I thought....self.."I'm still moving..I haven't stopped...THAT was only the beginning"...the hard part was starting on the journey..but the truth is that I am still learning,everyday,every hour..
In the light of the moon,I am a seeker. It is in the spirit of creation,that we the seekers find who we are and what we need.It was in the light of the moon that my journey began..but there have been many moons since and still today I am moving,inspired,and eager...So today I see myself on a never ending journey,filling myself along the way,with new and fun ideas,like minded souls,creative muse,light,dark,shadow,..This road to finding myself has no destination,no east or west,just Go.Trusting myself enough to Go.
"Finding Your Way"
This sweetness was created using felt,muslin,map,gesso,stickers,metal doo-dads and more.
It measures approx.3" x 3"
Its small enough to stay close to your heart..
I love making pieces that are interactive.
Every Journey has a starting point..
...you are here...
and a road to the unknown..
..the important thing is to Just Go..
When the idea starting swirling in my head for the Midsummer's Night Dream Challenge I first thought of making a piece which represented what initially inspired me to take this leap of faith into the world of Mixed Media and Altered Art..I have been doodling in this and that for the last 12 years,but on the night of the full moon something happened to me.. the night that I decided to once and for all attempt to sell my work...the night that things became clear ..it came to me in the first line of my all time favorite poem "The Journey" By Mary Oliver.."One day you finally knew what you had to do and Began"...simple enough I know..but I honestly believe poetry speaks to you ONLY when you are open to hear it..that night I was open..it made sense for the first time..and even though I read this poem over 100 times..this night it spoke to me..and the words made sense...because for the first time "I knew what I had to do"..and my fear got stuck in my throat..and I prayed..and asked Grace for guidance..and he spoke to me in the light of the moon.He wrapped his loving arms around me and said now is the time and you are ready.
As a lover of Art and Play it only seemed natural to create something for this challenge that incorporated one of these elements..the poem or the moon...and then I thought....self.."I'm still moving..I haven't stopped...THAT was only the beginning"...the hard part was starting on the journey..but the truth is that I am still learning,everyday,every hour..
In the light of the moon,I am a seeker. It is in the spirit of creation,that we the seekers find who we are and what we need.It was in the light of the moon that my journey began..but there have been many moons since and still today I am moving,inspired,and eager...So today I see myself on a never ending journey,filling myself along the way,with new and fun ideas,like minded souls,creative muse,light,dark,shadow,..This road to finding myself has no destination,no east or west,just Go.Trusting myself enough to Go.
Its small enough to stay close to your heart..
I love making pieces that are interactive.
Every Journey has a starting point..
...you are here...
and a road to the unknown..
..the important thing is to Just Go..
"Let yourself be drawn by the strange pull of what you really love.It will not lead you astray."Rumi
Be sure to check out the other party particpants at http://midsummernightssecretdream.blogspot.com/
As always,
thank you so much for stopping by
thank you so much for stopping by
Comments
Thanks for the lovely, gentle nudge...
Lynette
Hold onto your dream and don't let go. I'm sure your journey will be an adventure with telling and sharing. Best Wishes on Following your Dreams.
Tootles,
FawnDear
Wendy
The Emerald Forest - Midsummer Dream
http://lenorita-lenoramoore.blogspot.com/2010/07/emerald-forest-midsummer-dream.html
Hugs
thanks for this wonderful dream party!!!
BELIEVE IN MAGIC!!!
Powerful!
I absolutely LOVE your piece, it's perfect in every way.
You're going to be very successful, I just know it!
Thank you so much for making your wonderful post and joining the party!
Hugs, Kelly
It's so nice to find fellow-like-minded people out there.
Lovely work and I will post pictures soon from my show. thanks for visiting.
Amelia.x
This is the kind of piece that inspires daydreams. Makes me the aspirations for travel when I was young. Good work!
Surviving Grannie's Guide
Hope your having a wonderful weekend!!
((Hugs))
Brenda
Rita
~Vnaessa!!