9 Moons Ago

Well, I did one drawing at least. I feel I accomplished something, even if it’s not all that I set as a goal. It takes much discipline for me to get back into the habit of daily drawing after such a long break, but I determined to do it. Even if it’s one day and one drawing at a time:

Had a good talk with the family on the phone today. Poor Isaac was over-tired and was crying at the time. He just loves playing so much that he doesn’t want to go to sleep! Got to talk to Mom, Kathy and Dan and fill them in on all that I’ve been up to, which, admittedly isn’t a whole lot yet. In some ways I feel like I haven’t been here very long, but Kathy reminded me that it’s been almost a month..well, minus a week. ;-)

Didn’t get a walk in today. It was quite windy, damp, and dreary most of the day. So instead, I had a nice bath with candles and incense lit, and had a cup of chamomile tea and orange slices. Very relaxing! I’ll make sure to get my walk in tomorrow.

Now I’m off for a game of Rummikub with Cam, and then bed. Ahh, I’m ready for it! Tired as.

Well, despite the wet day, I got a walk in. And accomplished a few chores, although I’ve yet to finish unpacking my suitcases..but never fear..I will! Cameron keeps urging me to do so anyway, so he can sweep the bedroom floor. Saturdays are our clean up house day, so I’m keeping him from his duties!
I’ve been kind of up and down, still adjusting to the time here and a new atmosphere, but overall it’s been good. Went to the movies to see Wallace and Gromit. And had a good time and a bit of champagne & Turkish bread with beetroot dip at Adrian’s photo exhibition. He had a great display of stuff..very inspiring.
I’ve been walking just about every day and doing morning pages too. I’m about to start up the Artists Way again, so that should get my creativity going.
Yet, there are some more drawings to post today:

The wonky dog drawings

Some more of the chair series.

And, for my poetry fans, another poem, written in honour of the day:

This Spring Rain

The lush green leaves
are drenched in water
washed with water
shine with water

The bendy gum trees
drip with water
soak in water
drink up water

The eaves of the house
pour off water
tap with water
gleam with water

This rain
This roaring Spring rain
Rages with water
Teams with water
Sings of water

Water swelling
Water rushing
Water swirling

Water blessing

Hope your day is sunny, light and warm, no matter what the weather!

Here are three chairs to add to my series of chairs, started way back when. I’m setting a goal of (at least) 30 chairs total, so I’m more than halfway there. Then I’ll make up a little book to contain them all.

See the rest of the chairs in the November 2004 archive.

The view of my studio window and doors from the backyard. Excuse the hastiness of it, but it was kinda chilly outside today:

Been easing into my routine here in Wonga Park. I’ve been waking up early and doing my morning pages as I’m serenaded by the bellbirds, kookaburras, magpies, and various other birds. Then Gus and I head off for our lovely walk, spotting horses, ducks, heron, and cockatoos. The hills are green and rolling, and the sky is bright and wide. Gathering some Spring flowers such as plumeria, snowbells, and camellias to cheer the window sills in the kitchen and bathroom. Such things I’ve missed while away, and it sure is good to have them again.
On Wednesday we’re headed to a photography exhibition of Adrian’s, Monday we’re going to a local residents environmental meeting, and Saturday will be a family lunch at Mum and Dad’s, then a party at Daniel’s! Whoo! Lots going on..should be fun.

Just have to add that the Sydney to Melbourne leg of the trip home was splendidly gorgeous! Saw a great view of the Sydney Opera House as we took off, then over the sea which melted right into clouds on the horizon. After that were the soft folds of tree capped mountains and a huge swarth of snow fields. The rivers and lakes cut up the landscape into intricate patterns, and as we were landing we cut through wisps of cloud to reveal the red tile roofs of Melbourne. That makes taking 4 flights, rather than 2, worth it!

So, it’s studio season again. I’ll have to cook up some new projects to work on. In the meantime, it’s just getting back into the habit of daily drawings. I’m a little rusty, but it’ll fall into place once I practice more. Think I’ll be finishing that series of chairs I started last year. It’ll be good to complete some things that were left half-finished. But for now, I’ll head off to bed…time to dream up some plans for the future!