So many blogs...so little time
said Seth Apter at The Altered Page who is hosting a gathering today called Buried Treasure.
This has been an annual event where participants re-post a favourite post that appeared on their blog. Another of Seth's great ways to bring lots of bloggers together. Links will be added through the day on Seth's blog from those participating, so take a look and see what you discover! Thanks to Seth for bringing us all together.
For me, there was no question about what to re-post. There was a drawing workshop last year that took me into another world and I had a ball. Interesting that at the moment, despite being busy with the biggest project of my life, my artwork is nudging me into finding better ways of working. My previous post described where I seem to be heading with it. All very exciting.
However, right now, I'm going to be recalling one of the happiest times as I re-post these next words. Enjoy!
Drawn to the beat (from 18th May 2011)
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So, you cover the whole floor in paper, get out some crayons and turn the music up loud!!
I didn't know that the secret headbanger in me would be in her element when I went to a workshop called Drawn to the beat last Saturday night. It has to be one of the most memorable night's ever, and certainly top of my drawing experiences.
It was given by Naomi Kendrick who is a visual artist from Manchester. There's lots of info about her work on her blog including some video of such an event. The photos are gorgeous as well. This all happened at Fabrica, where I've also done other unusual workshops that I've previously posted about.
I had thought that I might snap a few shots before, during and after. However.......
........I got a bit carried away and 2 hours had passed by in a crayon frenzy with sweat running down the side of my face as I worked before I knew it. It reminded me a bit of ecstatic dance without much footwork. Totally engrossing. In another world. Just wonderful. (That glass of beer afterwards was pretty wonderful as well!!)
THANK YOU NAOMI and THANK YOU FABRICA!!
All these shots are taken across the finished floor. As you can see, there wasn't much white paper left by the time the music stopped!!
This last one shows my work in the foregound with the dark swooping shape and the geometric circle. Guess it measured about 4 foot across. My knee discovered that rather lovely grid cover in the floor which became more and more golden as I worked.
23 comments:
I can remember this post. Indeed a buried treasure to highlight again.
Thank you for posting.
Hi Cerulean. Thanks for dropping by. Time flies - I can't believe this workshop I posted about was so long ago. Anyway, thanks for reading.
Its sounds ecstatic indeed. One great way to get the inner critic out of the way for while and just drop deeply into intuition. Thanks for reminding us Annie.
Hi Leslie. It was such a great experience! Yes - I hadn't thought of it that way, actually. I'm pretty sure there were no inner critics there. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment.
I also remembered this post and was and am quite thrilled with the markings and color movement. What a wonderful experience...always to return to the memory with a knowing smile!
Hi Mary Ann. Thanks for dropping by. Pleased a few of you remembered this post! I know some of you would have loved to have been there with me. And as you say, it's lovely to have the memory bring a smile.
Love this post and love Seth for sharing some old posts from great blogs!
I enjoyed your post because it reminded me of an art class I took almost exactly 7 years ago. We both share that thrill of discovery ... that feeling welling up when you discover an artistic soul you imagined yourself to be and finally discovered.
Great blog too!
Hi Deb. Thanks for dropping by via Seth's blog and for saying hi. Such a great idea of his. Hoping your art class of 7 year's ago still makes you smile. Those kind of discoveries have to be up there with the best kind of things. Pleased you liked visiting Inkhaven. Thanks again.
That looks like so much fun! I missed the original post, so I'm very happy to catch it here.
Hi Deborah. It was the best fun ever!! Great that you got to read it this time round.
So glad I've found your blog - love these drawings and look forward to exploring your blog.
This is wonderful! I need to do my own version as I am a bit stuck at the moment. Thank you for reposting this. xoxo
Hi Carol Lee. Well thanks so much for dropping by and leaving a comment. As you will have read, I had such fun making those drawings. Thanks for following as well.
Hi Annie. Thank you. Great to hear you might be giving this kind of thing a try!! Enjoy!
This looks so fabulous, to view & to imagine you in process! Very free... I wonder what it was about the music that helped that along?
looks like a lot of fun was had. it's great you were able to get lost in the moment and create something so positive. here's to finding another project as uplifting as this one was. have a great night~
Hi Ruth. Thanks for dropping by and for leaving a comment. Yes, it was very free, although some people didn't like that aspect. The idea was to respond to the music with gesture and movement. So we did!!
Hi Naquillity. Definitely!! I think I'm always looking for ways to lose myself and get lost in creating, so this was perfect for me. How to feel good!! It was just wonderful. Thanks for dropping by. Hope all is going well for you.
Hi Annie _ remember how good this made you feel! Hope you can recapture that sense of freedom and expression...or at least have fun trying!
How wonderful to have especially creative moments that move to music!
Hi Fiona. I'll never forget that!! Happens in my music and writing a lot, so I'm hoping my artwork can hook into the idea. You're right though, I'm hoping to have fun trying. Thanks for dropping by.
Hi Elle. Thanks for visiting Inkhaven and for leaving a comment. The gallery where this workshop was held sets up some great drawing sessions, including music and film and models moving through exhibits.
Hi Annie, I just watched Naomi's videos. I love the concept of drawing with your whole body, interpreting what you hear in the music. A freeing experience indeed!
Hi Chris. Thanks for dropping by. Pleased you enjoyed Naomi's videos. They are something else!! I just love them. Talk about a way to just get on and make art happen!!
Oh, I love this! That's the meaning of a good time, in my opinion!
Hi Sharmon. Thanks. Wishing you could all have been there too! It was unforgettable.
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