Yesterday 3 ladies took 3 kids for an outing... Two sisters, a grandmother and the three kids under the age of nine.. We went to the Ancient Redwoods on highway 101. Beautiful day with warmth in the air. It will be a memory for all of us for a long time. We did the Confusion Hill tour and yes.. left feeling confused. Could not find the car keys after the walk through the house. The kids could not walk straight and needed help getting out of the building but did just fine running in the mighty Redwood Forest. Boy did they love that time. I sat and listened to their voices as the younger group of 5 became one with the forest. 

Gosh... I have not posted for a very long time.. my life has been going in a different direction for sure. But I am back. This is the time our local artist are preparing for their open studio event in June. I have my second event coming. I will be working with 3 other ladies in our area to promote our art so this connection will be fun and hopefully help all of us. 

I am learning that success is all about work. So many people think artist are found, when really it is making yourself known.. I have recently discovered this very important point. Keep promoting yourself and never think you have failed. It takes years to see success and those that win are marathon runners.. This is not for sprinters.. 

After reading several art blogs today I am seeing many people are selecting a word for the next year. Well I was thinking of doing that too. I decided Focus was my word.. 

 Well... today is the end and tomorrow is the beginning... I must say I am not leaving my life but yes beginning a new life in '09. You have to shut some doors so others can open. That brings a new beginning, for we all have to make decisions where to direct our energies. 

I have entered many challenges and find they are a means to bring out the best in an artist. You have to focus on a theme and guidelines but keep your style. Great avenue to broaden your talents. 

   

I have been working with Altered Art for some time and started with making Altered Books. There are so many techniques one can use in Altered Art. I have found even the freedom to choose is an issue for it can overwhelm you.