I have been meaning to start a blog for a few months now but never got around to it because I had nothing inspirational to write and absolutely no ideas were forthcoming. Then last week I decided to take the plunge and open an account with Blogger. I chose the theme for my blog, fiddled around with the layout and hated my choices. I started over three times and still had no clue what I would write once the setup was complete.
Today I stumbled upon a wonderful artist and writer Stephanie Bird and her blog http://stephanierosebirdstudio.blogspot.com who has taken part in the A to Z blogger's challenge. I hadn't heard of it, so I Googled it and found-
The brainchild of Arlee Bird, at Tossing it Out, the A to Z Challenges to post the letter of the alphabet every day during the month of April, with Sundays off for good behaviour.What a great idea! No matter that I'm a month late. At least I have a focus and surely something will come to mind. I don't intend to write a blog a day - I'm not that prolific, but it certainly gives me somewhere to start. 26 is a doable number.
Abstract Bowl
This vessel started life as an ice cream container. I cut out the wavy parts and covered the container in several layers of paper and goop. Sitting in a sunny window in the studio, it took a couple of days to dry thoroughly.
The abstract design was spontaneous. I had no plan. Even the stars were organically painted. The result is quite interesting to me. It reminds me of one of my favourite movies from many decades ago. There's a scene in "The Eyes Of Laura Mars" where Fay Dunaway (Laura Mars) is in her New York photography studio shooting pics of some very sexy fashion models. The black streaks on my bowl remind me of the panes of the windows in the warehouse studio on the East River. How weird is that? It's such a strange connection. As soon as I'd finished painting the bowl, I stepped back to take a look at it and was whisked back to Miami Beach circa 1978 when I first saw the movie. Disco nights, fashionable parties, trips to NYC and all that frivolity!
It measures 4" wide x 6" tall.
It measures 4" wide x 6" tall.
2 comments:
Dawn, this is so great that you started a blog. I am flattered to have inspired you along with the A to Z challenge. I love the piece you shared here and the way you describe its creation process. I will stop in often to see what you are sharing.
Well, thank you Stephanie. Coming from you, that is indeed a compliment!
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