of two minds

Here they are! This inspiring pair represent all that Jean and I are trying to communicate with these sculptures. Duality, synthesis, wonder, collaboration, inspiration.  We have named them "of two minds"

 

stepping closer to calm

Here's the latest take on our zen girl. After much experimentation with body shapes and fabrics I ended up simplifying her clothing to a simple tunic with yoga pants and shirt. The quilting matches my global warming quilt. the great unraveling The Lee Bonticou style headdress adds a sense of other-worldliness.
She needs a name other than zen girl or bonticouhead. I thought maybe something that communicates this thought from one of my emails to Jean:
"One day there will be a port into our heads or navels so that we can download the latest update to sanity."
Ohmmmmmm........



 

roosting

Here's a pattern that has been nesting in my brain for a while. I'm still toying with the colors. My preferred palette is usually dark muted autumn tones so it is difficult to work with colors that are so quirky and upbeat. The drawing doesn't work in maroon and olive. Believe me, I tried.
I wonder what that says about my brain…drawn to comfortable darkness but drawing with silly light heartedness.

And everything I draw seems to belong on flannel jammies. Maybe it's because of my grandkids. Wouldn't you love a pair of footie pjs with these roosting birds?

 

scattershot_August

Finally feeling a bit more grounded today. Had a great time at the lake. It sure was hard to come back. Here's a pattern I worked on after a day at the beach. It's a happy explosion.