mary & syd. from last week's trek up the mountain. such a peaceful hideaway. mary's love shack. filled with pretty things. things people like us want to be near.
i went wild for her collection of nathalie lete plates. mary visted with nathalie at her parisian studio last year. imagine that!
sharron's sketchbook. she is a quiet devoted observer of flora & fauna.
if i close my eyes i am still there. sitting on the chairs in the cool salty air. being warmed by the sun.
this is henry. mary belongs to him.
now for some business chat. i've decided to close registration for SKETCHBOOKERY early. after July 4th I'm not accepting any more new class members. i apologize in advance if this inconveniences anyone. i truly did not expect so many to register by this time and want to make sure i keep the wheels on the cart. don't let this scare you. we chimps are really good at juggling wheels and always have spares in our overall pockets.
i've been behind the scenes tinkering away on getting everything in mint condition. things are looking good! if you're already in the classroom, i'll be sending you an email in the coming days with information on how to use the new system i've put in place for adding your photos to the comment section. it's a really cool new feature and i think you'll like it!
i'm anticipating some questions. the answer is YES. you'll be able to enroll in the next session of SKETCHBOOKERY later this year. december at the latest. promise!
hope you're making some fun art today. i'm heading out to the porch for a sketching session with the birds.
happy sunday from moss cottage. where all the women are strong, all the cats are good looking, and all the ideas are above average. xo.
Congratulations to you in being on the bleeding edge of the mixed media art world with Sketchbookery – clearly the demand is overwhelming and you are capturing it’s zeitgeist. Huzzah!! I’m so glad the class is turning out to be smokin’ ay chihuaha hot-in-demand (and that I’ve already registered 😉
Thanks for the smack in the head…don’t know why I leave things until the last minute! The story of my life. The cabin in the mountains looks so nice. You get to visit some fabulous places.
Can you see my knee bouncing up and down with nervous energy while I (try very hard to) wait patiently for the start of Sketchbookery? I am almost vibrating in anticipation. I had to sooth myself by making cherry cordial. Good thing there is lots to put up, can, preserve right now or I’d be on the ceiling, keening softly….
XO from you Edmonds Excited Chimp
Plates, birds, ice cream, company, atmosphere – I’ll take the entire package, thank you. Looks most delightful/delovely! xoDonna
I need those plates.
Ta ta for now xx
Gabrielle
Totally lookin’ forward to when the class doors open swing wide and we all tumble in for the fun. My ducks got themselves in a row just in time. I am excited. I’m spending a few wee moments wanderin’ in your photos, if I squint and count to 3 I can almost feel the sea breeze and mist from the waves on my face…your photos are wonderfully transportive…my magic-vacation-on-a-dime machine. LOve, love your photos. Those plates are a delight.
What a place! You really know how to find some heavenly hideaways.
I am poretty sure that the second bird on the right of the gorgeous funky hooked birds, is a Pukekco… a very col NZ native bird that moves a bit like a roadrunner!
Forgot to say – thanks for the Carp hit. I needed that.
Sketchbookery site is looking good. Definitely looking forward to this.
I am so glad I am in now, I finally did something early!! Your blog just inspires me to no end, and if I close my eyes I am there with you too! Your photography, the scenery, the art, it’s all dreamy!
Thanks for the nudge. I’ve been procrastinating for no good reason but don’t want to wait until December so I’m in – can’t wait!!
Mary Ann thank you so much for letting us know there will be an opportunity to take “Sketchbookery” later this year. My summer is so crazy busy there was no way to take your class right now and make it meaningful. Will be looking forward to joining you in Dec….can’t wait!
I love those plates and also those birds!
I’m glad I’ve already made my suscription. I know this is going to be a hard challange for me with the english, but I’m looking for the 1st july.
Phew MaryAnn. My heart jolted there for a minute until I read that we can join later. It will be a good gift to myself in Dec. I will look forward to it.