Why/How/Where/When

I don't claim to know all there is to know about everything in the creative field. However, I do claim to have some amount of grasp (as tiny as it may be or seem) on the way I am creative. Generally, my creativity comes in a small, slow, steady stream that is encouraged forward in similar to the way gravity forces water to run downhill. It just kind of happens all the time and as long as I am open to the ideas and the possibilities, I can dip into it, just as though I were ridding lazily in a canoe on some lazy river and I just lean over and touch the water. Every once in a while, I get into creative fits, and instead of being like a lazy stream it is more like Niagara Falls or Victoria Falls, as evidenced by my recent hiatus. I can’t do anything but create, think, note, draw, paint, sculpt, tinker, etc. These don’t come often, which is a good thing, because I tend to forget to eat, sleep, clean, cook, let the dogs out (which is why they now have a dog door), or anything. I get tunnel vision.
Well, during my latest creative fit (which is what I refer to them as), I stumbled across another blog while I was looking for research on how to tackle a problem I had stumbled across. The person who wrote this blog had a very unique perspective on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which unknowingly I have been trying to live by all my conscious life. I was very impressed by what they had to say, and I decided that just in case anyone was curious about my viewpoint I would post a series of blogs regarding the subject. You can take or leave them as you wish, but I think they are worth reading.

Introductions!

WOW! I love that you have come to my blog. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy your visit. Pull up a comfy seat, relax, and feel more than welcome to join in. I love talking with people about everything, and I know that you have interesting stories and input to share.

First a little bit about me. Let's see, what would YOU like to know? Let me start here, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask away.

I am a foster mother of 3 wonderful sweet little kids (one boy, two girls, currently all under the age of 6 - the oldest (boy) will be 6 in December) and in the process of adopting them all (they are siblings). They are wonderful joys in my life.

Before my husband and I settled into the notion of foster / adopt, I had quit my job as an insurance agent to persue my attempt to become a full time and productive artist. That is what brings me here, and makes you able to read this blog.

I am in the process of creating my website, http://www.magicweaver.com/ , but it is not yet completed, and I am working towards a 1/1/2008 release, just to give myself plenty of time to get it right.

This by no means indicates I am not creating art like a mad woman! Quite the contrary. I am preparing for some shows, and looking forward to them! The one that has me focused the most is a show in April, but I am also entering some competitions and looking for others. I have a few galleries up and around on the internet, http://www.magicweaver.com/ , is just going to put everything in one place.

Until my site is up, I will post some information, artwork, works in progress, etc. here and communicate with you.

I am just tickled pink you have read my blog. Please let me know you were here, leave me questions, comments, requests, anything you like. I know you will return because I have lots of wonderful things to share!

Have a great day, and see you next time.