Sometimes plans go awry and we are left
with what is.
Recently my wonderful plans to visit my son and his partner in Vancouver were interrupted as my husband developed Covid. (He's fine now.) I spent a few moments feeling heartbroken, wrote in my journal and then did a pivot.
Instead of being disappointed I decided to take the time off and just make things! I washed fleece, spun yarn, dyed yarns and fabrics, put a new Wild Woman design on my Cheticamp frame and did not look at one
to-do list! It was a wonderful ten days. If this resonates with you, check out my newest blog post The gift of what is (complete with a writing/sketching prompt) and share it with a friend.
The Art of Mothering: Our Lives in Colour and Shadow by Karen Miller is out! I'm delighted to be one of 22 contributing artists. I'm still waiting for my copy, but had a quick look at a friend's book and it is wonderful! I'll have more about it in the next Heart Notes, but in the meantime, I wanted you to know about it. (Canadians can purchase the book directly from Karen.)
Keep reading for Artwork in Progress, Upcoming Classes and Events and more.
New, fabulous book by artist Karen Miller. I'm delighted to be one of 22 contributing artists.
Stay well and keep looking for those moments of joy. Thanks for reading and connecting. It means the world to me.
Warmly,
Meryl Cook Engagement by Design artist,author, speaker and facilitator. "Colour, texture, joy and self compassion" are the core principles of my business and life.
Booking now for fall and winter 2022/2023 Spots available for speaking, workshop and team building facilitation and custom designs for your conference or organization (in person or virtual).
October 23 - 30 In the Studio online Workshop Week 5 Join fellow artists and creatives from across North America, the UK and elsewhere and immerse yourself in our week of classes without the cost of travel. Click here for the registration package.
October 26, 1 pm Eastern Chakra Colours by Design - 101 As part of In the Studio online Workshop Week 5. Click here for the registration package.
November 22, 11am to 2pm ART1274 Hollis Gallery I'll be doing my Artist on Duty shifts during these times. Feel free to drop by to say hello if you are in the area.
December 3 - 24 Squared Away & Annual Artisan Boutique at The Ice House Gallery in Tatamagouche. Look for a brand new collection of my work as well as my one of a kind Chakra Colour Pins at this December show and boutique.
December 13, 20, & 27, 11am to 2pm ART1274 Hollis Gallery I'll be doing my Artist on Duty shifts during these times. Feel free to drop by to say hello if
you are in the area.
Work one to one with me Are you feeling burnt out and needing to reconnect with the joy you felt when you started your business, career or art practice? Book your One to One Creativity Sessions today.
Creating Space "Last week I decided to use your prompt for an art journaling page... It was a great exercise in understanding my thinking processes and overcoming that 'perfectionism' tendency. Art journaling has been such a fun and stimulating pastime. I'll be using today's prompt to do my journal page tonight." Linda Daley
I have a new Wild Woman on my Cheticamp frame. She's called 'Wild Woman Says "I am enough"'. In keeping with my recent series of Wild Woman Hair minis 'Ode to Lisa LaFlamme' series, she has gorgeous grey hair! The words from my journal that surround her as I hook are "I have so much to offer", "Grey hair rocks", and "I'm just getting started".
If you would like to own one
of my fibre art creations, take a look at my gallery or contact me. Custom designs also available.
A detail of my latest mat in progress 'Wild Woman Says "I am enough"'.
