The Funk List

In my journal, you will fins a list of things that I would like to explore when I am in a funk. They are things that I think will help me be playful and hopefully that playfulness will get me out of my funk. It has been a while since I have had to reach into my funk list but today was one of those days. The power went out, the Internet was down, another snow storm is expected, my crow for my sculpture crashed to the floor and shattered, and my dad is going to have hospice when he gets out of the hospital. There's more but you get the idea--FUNK with capital letters.

Playing with Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol on fabric seemed like the easiest thing to do. I had no real plan. I just started scribbling. I couldn't find the instructions I thought I saved so I just flew by the seat of my pants. I poured the rubbing alcohol onto the fabric, rubbed it a little and left it to dry. The second piece I decided to try iron dry and got a nice plate mark on it. The ideas started to flow! Tomorrow I plan to try less free form and a more controlled drawing. More importantly, once again my funk list saved me. What would be on your funk list?

Found Objects and Sharpie Pens

I've been pondering why I love found objects so much. I think it must be the thrill of the find. It is always an unexpected gift. One of my favorite finds is feathers.  The only time I am not happy about finding lots of feathers is when it is evidence of the Cooper hawk's dinner, then I am just sad even though I know this is how nature works.

My particular love of feathers has moved into my pottery work. I can't wait to share with you my crow mask. Be patient. The first one fell apart. It's a live and learn thing. I am still finding my way.

On Saturday, I bought a package of colored Sharpie pens (fine point). They were on sale at Staples and I couldn't resist. I'm a sucker for pens. The packing said that they would not run so I tested by using them on the last page of my journal.  I drew the feathers and of course, wrote with them then used water colored over it. Thrill of thrills, it worked! I am so excited. This opens up such wonderful possibilities. Am I the last one to know this?

Thanks to everyone who has become a new follower. I am overwhelmed with the response to my silk giveaway. I promise to do it again. Wish I had enough for everyone.  For me it has been a grey, rainy day which is making the snow disappear so it not all bad. Happy creating!