the chance to go to recess with my art buddies

Art retreat #2 was a smashing success.  The weather was perfect, the food delicious, and our house met all our basic needs... and then some.  That means comfortable beds, fireplaces inside and out, a lovely heated pool with a hot tub, nice landscaping to gaze upon, and most importantly - BIG tables to work at that could easily be moved if needed.

It is important for all of us to be able to sit at the same table so we can easily screech and howl when we see brilliance going on next to, or across from, each other.  Then we can run around the table to observe from the perspective of the creator and commence to whistling and clapping. 

Providing feedback to fellow art retreat participants is important if the need to do so strikes you.   Sitting quietly is also acceptable, as is calling out to your pals that you have just had a breakthrough moment and they might want to stop and look RIGHT NOW. 

I eagerly read each and every post on Mary Ann and Pam's blogs.  I gaze upon their creative endeavors with great pleasure as my brain puzzles over the working of minds that come up with the masterpieces they create.  

The extra-special thing about the art retreat experience is being with them in that space of creating.  AND in the presence of that BIG TALENT I do not feel small.  Instead, I feel possible, like any second I might do something that bursts out of me and makes me insanely happy.  There is no better feeling in the world than that. 

And in the end I always leave the art retreat skipping like a grade schooler.  Happy to have had the chance to go to recess with my art buddies. 

Planning for next year is already underway.   But you probably guessed that.  

Comments

[Caroline]

Feeling possible - fantastic!i wish it for us all.

[Maureen]

Just delicious, Carol. When it all comes together like that, it's magic.

[Janet Ghio]

What fun! i love reading all of your blogs and the stories of the art retreats!

[Joan Clarke]

I so wish I had a couple of friends who shared my love of making art, but sadly I'm
alone in this creative quest. I do have a knitting group of friends, so it's not entirely a desert out there in the land of creativity....just not the spontaneous fun that art making gives you.

The pictures are fab! Looks like you're really having a good time. The perfect ensemble, eh?

[pam]

love this, love you. send me that last pic please, hilarious!!!

[Amy at love made my home]

It looks as though you did some great work!! xx

[tina]

I so enjoy following along and see all the photos from your art retreat. love your post and pams and Mary Anns too. the 3 of your are the coolest.

[Vicki in Michigan]

I feel so lucky that you all take us along and give us a peek into your travels, retreats, journals....

Thank you. :-)

[Kristi Shreenan]

Carol, I'm so happy you gals had a lovely retro Frank kind of weekend together. The art is so inspiring.
I just realized that you went to Ashville...a place I dream of going to. I took a class with artist Alena Hennessy when she was at Squam Art Workshops in NH and am taking an on line class with her now. She lives there and raves about its beauty. Some day...