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I'm feeling crafty.
I remember using that word "crafty" when I was a kid to describe my parents. Because they were wood workers, patio and deck builders, gardeners, shelf making, sewists - you know, they did CRAFTS. My parents got a kick out of my usage of that word because the first definition of that word is as follows: 1. clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods The second definition has to do with actually making decorative objects So believe me when I tell you when someone admits they are crafty, I give 'em the side-eye. I don't give them the stink-eye though. Because the stink eye is just ... mean. Stink eye requires a certain level of witchcraft (witchcraftery? But see, there's the word "craft" again!) I don't possess. In my family we call that a "SOD" (Sign of Disgust). We also have an "EROD" (which is an Eyeroll of Disgust), though this is typically saved for when the persons back is turned. Anyway - I'm finding the zone again for my CRAFT - the first definition of which is "an activity involving skill in making things by hand". The studio is much more organized than when I last posted. My ankle is healing, which means my mode of transportation is now slow walking with a limp*. An exciting project is in the works in the form of a large grouping of paintings of koi. This is a commissioned project for the contractor who did our basement finish - which is the location of my studio. Kinda meta, no? There were two directions given to me for this project: LARGE and LOTS of color. The sketch has been approved; the color palette decided in theory (additional colors will morph naturally from the existing palette); and a couple of small initial paintings have been approved as well. Need some ASMR? Check out this video of koi and space out for a bit. Or, have a shot of tequila if that suits you better. Actually, why choose? This is a judgement free zone. Until I post again, stay well and continue to find amazement in the world. XO - Melissa *Speaking of limping, here is an Irish blessing which came to mind yesterday. Feel free to use it anytime during the upcoming toast worthy season: May those who love us, love us For those who don't, may God turn their hearts For those whose hearts He cannot turn Let Him turn their ankles so we shall know them by their limping
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