Blessing of the Birds

I was looking through Medieval paintings and found this: Creation of the Birds.

 

I made an environment for it and it became Blessing of the Birds.

The 'moon' became a new beginning.

Lotus Pond

The pieces are together and this waits for embroidery. More

contrast and dark elements needed. But the base is done. 

Durga

The past month my Parkinson's symptoms tried to take over

my daily life. Cold and arthritis contributed to extra slowness

and joint pain. Even so, my Yoga practice allowed me to

work thru the pain. After I rise from the mat I can walk strong.

I have a wonderful teacher with extensive knowledge.

I've loved this picture of Durga for years. All month

this has been on my sewing table. I used Jude's cloth weaving technique.

It's become a favorite design component.

Creating an Environment

This is what I've been doing. Borrowing the reaction to an old painting

then building an environment to hold my response together...like writing down a child's story. Asking where it happened, who was there and what it looked like.