In the studio I'm busy working on a new line of leather journals, sending out Mother's Day orders and gearing up for wedding season. Bright, clear days bring me SUCH joy and trick me into thinking it's Spring. But the next day February's greyness dulls everything, reminding me that really, I should still be hibernating, dreaming and feeding my soul until Spring starts. Here's what's helping:
Former speech therapist, now writer, photographer and Instagram mentor, Sara lives in Yorkshire and blogs at www.meandorla.co.uk where she reflects on living and working creatively, and shares helpful strategies and techniques for improving your Instagram feed.
Japanese ceramicist Midori says: "I create something small almost daily at night. I call them my journal. I am writing in ceramics." Her Mother Nature Bear is in progress and is just wonderful. Can I clear a corner in my house for her, I wonder? Read more about Midori's work at www.midoritakaki.co.uk
'The story of Mother Nature Bear' on my blog, DoGoo - Contemporary Clay Idols https://t.co/RIyhxXKUjT #ceramics pic.twitter.com/QcqI2G5DAA
— Midori Takaki (@MidoriTakaki) February 16, 2016
"I felt miserable and had an inexplicable longing for something completely different. Nature, tranquility, fresh air, meadows, lakes, sunsets. Silence. Peace of mind. I longed Grundtjärn, the small village of 100 mile north where we have throughout my childhood had a summer home.
So I decided to move."
Swedish artist Jonna followed her dreams and the result is breathtaking. Discover her work and the extraordinary landscape she lives and works in at www.jonnajinton.se
Thanks to Jonna, Midori and Sara for making beautiful, hopeful and inspirational work.
What's bringing you joy this February?
Susan
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This blog post suggests 10 Ways to Use a Mini Journal in your daily life for mindfulness and creativity. Its prompts draw on ideas from artists, poets, writers, business coaches and psychologists.
What do those professional bookbinding terms mean? Can I use any kind of glue? Where do I find waxed linen thread? Do I need special paper? Is that awl as good as the one I already have? I hear you. I was you.
Susan Green
March 14, 2016
Thank you Midori, glad you like. Hope Mother Nature Bear is coming along well, she’s so lovely!
Susan x