You've described it so perfectly! Thank you for that! I think that intersection of monasticism and romanticism is the fulcrum of my work. Hope you enjoy the index card stuff!
A fulcrum! For sure. I think it's so helpful to see the fulcrum--the tool--that can move your creative work forward in a way that feels true for you.
years ago, I became drawn to the idea of calling and having a monastic lens on life reflecting certain qualities like simplicity, devotion and service. Then I began to ask: What’s missing? I also craved a poetic, more abundant quality of life with a focus on Beauty in the Ordinary. This is another lens, another dimension to being human that calls me to study poetry, words, art, the pleasures of the five senses, a love of nature--especially the changing seasons, botany and the forest. My current inspiration is found in the synergies of the cross-pollination of these two ways of living—Monastic and Poetic.
Thrilled to see you doing ICAD! Love the art and words today. Thought-provoking as I read them through my own here and now. Sometimes we have to keep it all together precisely because someone else is depending on that. “We make things.” Indeed.
Thanks so much Amy! I’m only a couple days into ICAD but definitely enjoying it! The next couple of weeks are going to be crazy so I’m hoping I can still manage to keep up. Fingers crossed.
So excited about the ICAD challenge myself. My collage for day 2 in no way resembles yours. Amazing the different approaches. Your analog work is inspirational- thank you
Equal parts monastic and romantic--a vow of stability. This one goes deep, Duane.
Thank you for the index card challenge info, I could go down that rabbit hole and disappear. I hope you keep posting what you create.
You've described it so perfectly! Thank you for that! I think that intersection of monasticism and romanticism is the fulcrum of my work. Hope you enjoy the index card stuff!
A fulcrum! For sure. I think it's so helpful to see the fulcrum--the tool--that can move your creative work forward in a way that feels true for you.
years ago, I became drawn to the idea of calling and having a monastic lens on life reflecting certain qualities like simplicity, devotion and service. Then I began to ask: What’s missing? I also craved a poetic, more abundant quality of life with a focus on Beauty in the Ordinary. This is another lens, another dimension to being human that calls me to study poetry, words, art, the pleasures of the five senses, a love of nature--especially the changing seasons, botany and the forest. My current inspiration is found in the synergies of the cross-pollination of these two ways of living—Monastic and Poetic.
Exactly this! I couldn't agree more! It's the merger of discipline, contemplation, and ritual, with the sensual vibrancy of our here-ness.
Exactly so, Duane! What good word: here-ness. I'm going to carry that one like a touchstone into my clinical day. Have a great week.
There are few words that aren’t made immediately better by the addition of “ness” at the end lol!
This poem open one's eyes to a number of things. And what it says carries undeniable truth. I love the message that this sends. Good read!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad this spoke to you!
ICAD sounds lovely, but I don't think my brain is up to it at the moment. Great start though - I've been enjoying your imagery.
It’s been so enjoyable so far. Much more so than inktober lol
Oh man I love these. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much James! I'm so glad to hear that! Means a lot to me!
Your cards are wonderful, Duane! So glad you decided to dive into ICAD. 😀
Thanks so much for telling me about it!
Thrilled to see you doing ICAD! Love the art and words today. Thought-provoking as I read them through my own here and now. Sometimes we have to keep it all together precisely because someone else is depending on that. “We make things.” Indeed.
Thanks so much Amy! I’m only a couple days into ICAD but definitely enjoying it! The next couple of weeks are going to be crazy so I’m hoping I can still manage to keep up. Fingers crossed.
So excited about the ICAD challenge myself. My collage for day 2 in no way resembles yours. Amazing the different approaches. Your analog work is inspirational- thank you
Thank so much! I appreciate it! That's my favorite part of challenges like this as well, the wide variations of work on a theme. Thanks again!
Inspiration
Much appreciated!🙏❤️