...learning curve, that is. I've been working on the slipcase for Coptic stitch #2, and after four paper prototypes, some major cursing (learned from my brother who spent some years in the navy), and hair torn out by the roots, I finally finished it. I also finished all forty-six spreads in the book, no small feat in spite of the tiny (5 1/4" x 3 3/4") size of the book. It heads out into the world in the next few days.
The book is an accolade to a woman who has worked prodigiously over the last year and a half (and prior, of course) to lift our spirits and guide us through these rough waters.
It includes a number of descriptors, photos of an event she organized, her quotes that have been helpful to me, and the usual colourful shapes and mini paintings that inhabit my studio. I thought you might like to see some of the pages here.
A quote that arrived in my inbox yesterday via '
Notes from the Universe' really reminded me what this kind of thing is all about. It reads, in part,
'When you understand that what
most people really, really want is simply to feel good about themselves, and
when you realize that with just a few well-chosen words you can help virtually
anyone on the planet instantly achieve this, you begin to realize just how
simple life is, how powerful you are, and that love is the key.'
Thanks for checking in, for sharing your posts with me, for your comments and your caring attitude. I love it all, and appreciate you more than you can know. 💗
