In three and a half very short days I will be headed to Palm Springs for The Second Annual Art Retreat. I have my hat and striped poolside cover up ready to put in the suitcase and the toenails have been polished with a lovely shade called pink flamenco.
Last year this was a great opportunity to rejuvanate my inner artist. We all have one. Some of us don't let them out in public much; worried that our masterpieces aren't that good. I have enjoyed reading what Loretta has to say on this topic lately.
Here is what I do know. I have a day job already. I like it pretty well. I don't ever intend for my artistic explorations to take me anywhere other than where I am right now. But I do believe that being able to hang out with creative types and have the chance to dabble alongside them makes me better at my real job. Don't ask me to explain the science behind this, I just know it's true.
Dare to fail, dare to be ridiculous, shed the pride, the false facade and let go of all preconceived ideas, notions. What we want to do is discover that inner child and let him/her PLAY!
Posted by: Joan Clarke | 01/13/2014 at 10:43 PM
Oh my jealous nature is arising! So fabulous that you girls do this ~ we will all be with you at poolside - in spirit anyway! Have a wonderful retreat.
Posted by: Loretta | 01/14/2014 at 06:08 AM
I have known for several years that having attractive surroundings helps you do better work. I think the science is the same.
Posted by: Caroline | 01/14/2014 at 12:13 PM
Whenever I spend time creating, I feel like I am in "recess" ...something I always looked forward to and really needed on a regular basis at school. And how lucky you are to spend time in Palm Springs. I've only been there once but it's like no other place in California (or the world).
Posted by: Nancy from Fair Oaks, CA | 01/14/2014 at 06:01 PM
I know you will have a wonderful and very well deserved art-cation with glorious company. Wishing you balmy days of the soul (and weather!)
Posted by: Jane Bumar | 01/14/2014 at 06:54 PM
i know for a fact that cannon balling into that pool over the top of you & pams nutcrackers is gonna make me 100 times better at my real job!
Posted by: sister | 01/14/2014 at 10:24 PM
Are you bothering to pack your bras this time? Have a blast
Posted by: Leslie j. Moran | 01/15/2014 at 09:55 PM
Sister! I have synchronized swimming routines planned for us - choreographed to Frank Sinatra's "Downtown". And don't forget about Marco Polo...
Posted by: Carol | 01/15/2014 at 09:57 PM