Muse

I just saw this and want to put it here so I'll always know where to find it. It is refering to photographic technique, but it applies to all creative outlets.

Photographic technique is no secret and – provided the interest is there – easily assimilated. But inspiration comes from the soul and when the Muse isn’t around even the best exposure meter is very little help. In their biographies, artists like Michelangelo, da Vinci and Bach said that their most valuable technique was their ability to inspire themselves. This is true of all artists; the moment there is something to say, there becomes a way to say it. - Ralph Gibson - from his book Déjà vu [cited in: Creative Camera December 1972, p. 401]

Quilted bag

Inspired by quite a few things, but most recently the Weekend Creative prompt by Ali Edwards. Originally I was going for all white on white, but I didn't have enough "different" whites and had many tiny scraps from my last two projects, so it became this. And I LOVE it. With two additional interior pockets and a bright orange zipper. About 16x6x3".

Price: $45+ shipping SOLD

And so it goes

A few recent photos from our weekend in Seattle. A quick aquarium trip before a day of volleyball.

We have the flu now, though. Carsey started feeling puny by Saturday and now I do and Shade is starting. It never ends. I had ear infections in both ears last week and one even ruptured. We could sure use some immune boosting thoughts!

1. Color profile, 2. 108/365, 3/3/08: Waiting for the call, 3. 106/365, 3/1/08: Leaving 14, 4. Up against the wall, 5. POV, 6. 107/365, 3/2/08: Peekaboo, 7. 101/365, 2/25/08, 8. 99/365, 2/23/08: Sentry, 9. skeletons

Silly girl

Around here, free day = free stuff

So, I thought it was cool that we were given a "free day" today. A whole 24 hours that only happens once every 4 years. That seems like something to celebrate. So I spent some of that "free" time and made a little present to myself. And then I thought "tonya, you need to share the goodness that the free day has brought you, because without the free day, you would not have created such goodness" (or something much less biblical sounding.) This is a set of 7 Photoshop brushes I'm calling "Botanicals" and if you email me, I will send you the set for FREE in honor of the FREE day. I made these in PS CS3 so no guarantees (or hate mail please) if they don't work with what you have. The cool thing about free days is stress is NOT ALLOWED. Oh, and I will be out of town Saturday am to Sunday pm so if you don't hear from me, don't panic - I WILL get the brushes to you if you want 'em.