Do you ever have one of those days when you are dragging?
Still going through life, but sort of dragging an anchor behind?
I was having one of those days.
They never stop me, but I won't get a speeding ticket either.
Then I got an e-mail from Orly Avineri.
Sometimes you are given what you need.
I knew of Orly of course, because I love journaling.
And, if you do, you will know Orly.
From Seth Apter's book, The Pulse of Mixed Media
And Orly's book, One Artist Journal.
So, Orly's e-mail mentioned a six hour workshop
in Redondo Beach, in two days. I e-mailed and found that
there was still one space. God is good. I reserved it.
A slightly early birthday gift for me, from me.
I arrived at Orly's studio/home late. So I apologize that
I don't have names to go with all of my fellow artists.
Welcomed into a colorful, warm and enabling space ...
we were invited to explore Orly's books and journals.
That's when I found this huge journal ...
really, HUGE! Maybe 10x12x9", conservatively.
We got to work. Orly is a natural teacher.
She gave information, made sure we understood,
then set us free to work.
Working with gesso, masking liquid, paints,
water soluble pastels, collage ...
we all started on our path ...
to separate and different destinations.
Working individually, but harmoniously as a group.
A very nurturing experience.
Lots of color ...
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| Orly's journal |
freedom and fun!
This is my psychic!
Orly recommends having a second journal nearby,
for overflow of paint, ideas etc. She called it a sidekick.
Orly recommends having a second journal nearby,
for overflow of paint, ideas etc. She called it a sidekick.
But, due to my faulty hearing, I thought she said "psychic".
See more of Orly at this youtube video.
It will give you the sounds. colors and amazing-ness of Orly.
And, as I was loading my car ...
I looked up and liked this little slice of Redondo Beach sky.
Not what you might expect, but, to me, that makes it better!
Just like my day with Orly.
8 comments:
Wonderful photo of the phone/electrical lines!!
Thank you Marilyn. It was just too good not to take.;o)
It was wonderful to meet you in Orly's class. I hope we did not scare you with our crazy group. It was great fun to meet you in class, you have a wonderful energy and spirit.
Thanks so much Brian, you were a great group and I had fun. I just hope my blog did it justice?
what a wonderful presentation of the workshop yesterday! it was fun to spend the day with you and then especially delightful to find out we met previously. you are great at maintaining your blog. i wish i were a diligent. happy birthday.
Thanks so much Irene for visiting my blog, and I am glad you liked the workshop entry. Please come again when time allows?
It was a pleasure seeing you again. I will hunt up photos from the class ... eventually. I am afraid I am a master procrastinator.
You work in class was really beautiful, you have such elegance in your work. Did you like my "psychic"? ;o) I had such a good time. Take good care, jacki
I have tagged your blog, as well as Brian's.
This looks like it must have been an extra-special workshop. Thanks so much for the pictures of Orly's space and of the class working away. And thanks too for the youtube link. I will definitely watch that one!
Thanks Seth!
I always feel honored when you stop by the blog, I know you must be so busy. It was a fun day.
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