I’m still trying to take it all in, the words won’t really come yet…
Mendocino, how could I know how much you would charm me? So much so that I joined Pacific Textile Arts so I would know part of me was still there.
Pacific, how could I know I you would make me realize how much I miss the sightsoundsmell of the ocean?
Silvia Heyden, how could I know your workshop would seem so long, yet much too short, that for me it would be a cerebral weaving experience, not a technical one, that my mind is still reeling with all the possibilities?
When I returned home to the dry, hot, desert, I had received an email from the Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program-- there had been a glitch in their online info & my application has actually made it into the final round of judging for a three week residency in 2010… I am daring to hope again. Now I am off to IWC with Janie & Susan with thoughts of Heyden streaming in my brain. Yes, the universe is opening.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
As for doing okay, You have now topped Gone With The Wind for me. I have probably watched your slide show seven times and never tire of it. It is Wonderful and I always see something new.
Posted by: Sue Schwarz | August 08, 2009 at 05:42 AM
Thank you, everyone, for your comments! I'm a little late in responding since I was away at IWC, as you can see by my latest post. The experience of Silvia's workshop was difficult to express in words, but from your reactions I guess I did ok in my efforts. I wish you all could have been there, it was extraordinary!
Posted by: lyn | August 07, 2009 at 06:39 AM
Hi Lyn. I enjoyed reading your blog essay. What a fantastic workshop! I was reminded of all the colour exercises in Itten's book, I did many of them as well as lots form The Art of Colour, which is the most beautiful, but sadly exensive book.Debbie.
Posted by: Debbie Herd | August 04, 2009 at 06:36 PM
I'm so excited for you - WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! I was attracted to her book immediately when introduced to tapestry because she is a violinist. It seemed to right to be a fan of one who combines music and weaving. I had no idea the depth of the combination until I read the book. Her talent seems independent of both the violin and the weaving. I love it! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 29, 2009 at 05:52 AM
loved all the beautiful photos. I have serious camera skill envy, as well as totally green over your week in California, I had forgotten the allure of the California coast. What a wonderful week
Posted by: Sue Schwarz | July 29, 2009 at 05:21 AM
WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL!!
Great shot of you and Silvia, also!!
Tommye
Posted by: tommye scanlin | July 27, 2009 at 06:32 PM