i love fresh starts
It's a new day, a new year. The prospect of a fresh start has us positively in a frenzy. After a couple of weeks of overindulgence and lazing around, something has snapped. Buzzing like bees I tell you. In the last two days we've put away the holiday decorations, cleaned, organized, pared down. It feels so good. The rushed gift making is over, and it is time to clean up the studio. That's my goal for today. Studio and laundry room. And maybe the pantry.
As we all seem to be doing, I've also been pondering resolutions. The usuals are contenders: staying organized, eating healthy, more exercise, yadda yadda yadda. But what I really want to do this year is start making more art. Since I've gotten interested in this art and craft blogging world, I have really expanded my definition of art (which is a long rambling post for another day.) But even with that said, I'm missing the basics. Painting. Drawing. Oh, how I miss printmaking. There's no reason I can't do hand-printed linocuts and woodcuts and maybe some small scale screen printing here in my studio. It's time. It's been too long. And photography. I love taking pictures. I need to take a class. Hmmm... much to think about. Actually, I may be over-thinking. Alicia, just jump in and start creating. Yes. yes.
But all of this creating will have to wait another day or two. I want to ride this cleaning wave while it lasts, because around here they don't roll by too often.
Best wishes to you all in the new year!
Comments
It does all sound good. I hope you get to create more "art". Enjoy the cleaning and happy new year to you and yours. :)
Posted by: Angela | January 2, 2007 02:55 PM
I am feeling the same way, want to get organized, go back to basics.
Doing more art sounds great, can't wait to see what you show us this year.
Have a super 2007!
Posted by: Veronica TM | January 2, 2007 03:17 PM
Happy New Year! I, for one, cannot wait to see the new art you create.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | January 2, 2007 03:40 PM
i'm excited for your fresh starts....more art. can't wait.
Posted by: molly | January 2, 2007 04:06 PM
yes! create! that is on my list as well!
Posted by: capello | January 2, 2007 04:16 PM
screen printing is on my list too!
Posted by: erin | January 2, 2007 06:37 PM
happy new year, alicia!
the cleaning bug has hit me, too! it's a good thing!!
Posted by: babybug | January 2, 2007 09:36 PM
Yes, print away! I want to see some prints!
Happy '07!
Posted by: amy h | January 2, 2007 10:23 PM
Here's to more art!
Posted by: Amy | January 3, 2007 07:17 AM
yes, prints for 2007! how exciting!!
Posted by: hannah | January 3, 2007 08:49 AM
Hmm, I wish that cleaning wave would crash at my house! Good for you, I love that feeling.
Your art goal is exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing what you make.
Posted by: beki | January 3, 2007 10:42 AM
looking forward to your inspiring creativity in the year to come - and happy cleaning!
Posted by: estea | January 3, 2007 12:36 PM
hi there. this is my first time to your site... via theglassdoorknob. the photo on the right of your post yesterday caught my eye. is that a great outdoor fireplace? it looks like one, but i wasn't sure so i thought i'd ask. was it homemade or did you find it somewhere? do tell!
thanks.
-rebecca.
Posted by: rebecca Mann | January 3, 2007 04:37 PM
Happy fresh start Alicia ! Cheers to more art ... and de-clutter !
Posted by: diana | January 3, 2007 06:18 PM
Happy new year, Alicia! Can't wait to see your artistic creations. :)
Posted by: Joanna | January 3, 2007 11:37 PM