The Muses

We all have a Muse, whether we know it or not. And I have at least 7 or 8 all the time these days! They come to my studio out in the country bearing bags filled with art supplies. They let me share a mixed media technique and give them full permission to make it their own.

And my goodness but they do! Each person’s piece reflects her own Muse style. We are often in awe of each other and the way the creative energy flows through us. So I wanted to share some of the students’ work from the last series of Tuesday afternoon classes of lessons like fabric collage, color mixing and more.

Muse Pat

Muse Muriel

Muse Ruth

Muse Pamela

Muse Brigitte

Muse Nyna

Muse Nancy

Muse Judy

Of course now we are all in Shelter in Place mode, but trying to continue making art on our own and sharing it on the internet. It’s not easy.

This morning I wrote out all the art activities I want to engage in, both to keep myself sane and to build skills. I sketched buds in my garden and my car for a drawing challenge on the S.F. Urban Sketchers meet up, and I played with my new Fude fountain pen. It got me out in the glorious spring garden where everything is coming to life and nothing reminds me of a virus.

And then I listened to the evening news and realized that the art was not frivolous time-filling activity. It has become an essential activity almost up there with hand washing!

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