Falling Into Place

Sometimes things just work out. You're in the zone, the flow is good and your project takes the lead. Such was the case with "Distant." Every element of this 4"x6" collage came together almost in perfect order. From the image of the moon's surface, the architectural ceiling sketch to the viking ship and cow skull each element seemed to know its proper place. "Distant" showed me the way from beginning to end. I was merely an instrument in her creation. Her time had come!

"Bird Time"

Sometimes inspiration can spring from the most unexpected of places. I was inspired a while back by a postage stamp. The stamp depicted a bird in profile cleverly sitting atop a lovely time piece. "Bird Time" is directly evolved from that image. Inspiration can be waiting right inside your mailbox! (Thank-you Kimberly, for it was you who used that very postage stamp to mail me a beautiful and thoughtful handmade card!)

"Egg Mother"

One of my favorite ways to spend creative time is collage making. Something about bringing many elements together to form a central theme is very appealing to me. Of course, certain themes show up frequently in my collages and this one is no exception. Birds and eggs are pulled together by a central feminine figure to create "Egg Mother." The sun is also a key component of this collage as it is in our earthly lives. I used bits of astrological data to signify how the universe is a constant that, at times, we do not even notice. The sun rises and sets, tides ebb and flow, the earth continues to spin on its' tilted axis, all with very little notice on our parts.

I enjoyed the process of creating "Egg Mother" and taking time to think of the continual activity of our universe. I will try to pause a little more often to marvel at the wonder of our beautiful world.

A Paris Chez Bonnet

At last I return to my beloved blog! Life has a way of prioritizing things for us sometimes and I am glad to be back after a month-long hiatus. It is my hope that I can successfully reprogram my brain to embrace my creative side once again. My penchant for all things vintage remains strong. Here is a composed table scape featuring a lovely print of a French ~Mademoiselle.~ I discovered the print at a local tag sale. The inscription at the bottom reads "A Paris Chez Bonnet, Rue St. Jacques."