Happy Thanksgiving
Structures #73
©2009 Lisa Call
54" x 64"
Textile Painting – Fabric hand dyed by the artist, cotton batting, cotton thread
Gratitude
Today is thanksgiving in the United States. It’s a day of reflection on those we are thankful for (in addition to being a day of national overeating and pumpkin pie consumption).
I am thankful for all of my friends, fans and art patrons that supported me over the years.
As I am struggling to get back into my life as an artist, after what seems like a very very long break to deal with family issues, I like to envision you all there cheering me on.
Thanks to all of you.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by Lisa in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art
Definite cheering noises coming from this corner of the internet! I can really sympathize with you Lisa, it’s been a tough long year for me as an artist not being able to find much time or energy for art. Too bad you spent so long getting your new studio ready and now haven’t had much time to enjoy the rewards. But maybe this brief sabbatical from art with feed a source of new energy and body of work when you get back to it. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Lisa – we ALL are cheering you on! You’ve done an amazing amount of work…and now all the pieces are finally in place. I’m sure you will be returning shortly to an amazing amount of art production, and I’ll bet the joy of your new studio combined with knowing your Mom is settled will just fuel your creative fire! Enjoy the eating of pie today!
I love your structure quilts! So simple – so interesting – so great!
Edith from Switzerland
Cheering sounds emerging from Central Texas…
Yay! Go Lisa!
For me, finding the way back in to the rhythm and energy of making art after a break feels like stumbling through a well known forest in the dark. I can sort of feel the path beneath my feet, but I have to go thoughtfully if I’m going to avoid walking smack in to a tree!
And eventually the sun begins to rise, and the next step in the path gets clearer and clearer.
Gorgeous quilt Lisa! I have been reading your blog for about a year now but have never commented before. Your work and thoughts on art and life are so inspiring to me that I had to finally write.
I found you through Self Taught Artist’s blog and I found Christine Kane through you and I can’t thank you enough. I went to a retreat this past March and the work continues to change and enhance my life in so many ways.
So thank you for being there and posting whenever you can. It’s always a treat to see new work, to catch up on what you are doing and to be inspired by what you do.
I’m sure I speak for others when I say: We are here cheering you on and we know that you will get back to your art when the rest of your life calms down a bit. Happy Thanksgiving!
Much cheering, and wishes for balance. There is no doubt that you will get back to doing it all, and doing it well. :) Thanks for all you do…
Think of it as the lull before the storm. When you get back into the studio there will be no stopping you. Cheering from South Africa!
Go Lisa! wootwoot! :) We are here, you are here, and you have been working as an artist – the South Africa trip was very important. Just because you’re not sewing doesn’t mean you’re not in the creative process.
*cheers*
Cheering from Ohio! I haven’t had family issues, but I was struggling all summer and fall with bathroom remodeling issues. I am finally at a point where I sew again! Hang in there Lisa! When you finally can get back to sewing it will feel like an old friend has returned.
That’s me in the front row, waving the banner that says “Go, Lisa, go!”
You ARE inspiring to me! Thanks for your willingness to share yourself.
And #73 is gorgeous!
Cheers,
Sandy
i’m cheering you on! can’t wait to see what you will be making next!
Thanks for all the cheers everyone – your comments are all hugely supportive and welcome.