The end of the semester has come and gone, so has Christmas and New Years is about to be next.
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- A new Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
Now that I have this camera, I have no excuse not to get my work done. My work has been put on hold for far to long because it has been waiting for this camera.
I am envisioning Macro images of beef, pork, and poultry, as well as lobster tails and shrimp.
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I have been loom knitting whenever I have a few moments. I think I want to do an installation piece using the long stretched tubes of fabric I have created. Mostly to look like stretched tendon-y, meat look to it. We shall see. Dan says our first critique is Feb. 1st. I think I will find a model and continue on busts and full figures to hone my live figure sculpting skills.
I was told I had a gift and I could make a lot of money doing busts. Meeh, okay but what else is there?
Figures come fairly easy and naturally to me, they are safe. I want something that is challenging for me, unexplored territory. I like soft materials. I want to make this work. We shall see how successful it is and how the first critique goes, then we shall see if I continue on this path or go back to figures.
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My studio mate who just graduated and had his BFA show, has cleaned up his studio. He is not quite out yet, but it is inevitable. Any day now.
I found a sur-prize in my studio last night. It was just what I needed. Somehow it has made this transition better, even though it will still be shitty. Knowing we both think so makes it easier to handle.
I am making a book. It is slow going. I finally started the final copy. I hope it turns out well.
I also, through making this book, as well as, a very dear friend that keeps me going into studio, even when it is so easy to stay out, that has me to the realization a room is just a room. Time keeps ticking on, and memories and friends can stay with you forever if you let them.
I feel like I have gained fifty years worth of knowledge and wisdom in just two weeks. These two weeks have been some of the longest and some of the most trying weeks I have had to deal with in a very long time.
Work has been stressful, Christmas just did not feel like Christmas this year. I missed Christmas Mass with my family, and I have been losing sight of what I am doing up here...what my purpose is
Tonight, as I was working on this book I just felt so free, so light. I haven't felt that light in a long time. My body, mind, and spirit have been sitting very heavy these past few months, but finally a weight has been lifted.
Tonight, I figured out what gives my life purpose. I now can't help but smile and let the new creative ideas flood over me.
Well I open at the restaurant in the morning, so I had better get some kind of sleep.
Good night, sweet dreams, pleasant tomorrows,
Love, Bridget
