Today a friend found a hag stone while we were wandering through a dried up river bed. A good omen. They are a symbol of good luck and protection… perhaps even a portal to the spiritual realms.
Made a little custom tea blend for myself to welcome autumn. It’s Honey bush, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove & Catnip. Warm, cozy, relaxing & naturally sweet. I’m calling it.. Fuzzy Sweater 🍁🫖
It’s been a busy few weeks. In the quieter moments I have been making simple collages. It pushes so many buttons.. hunting, gathering, puzzling things together.. It’s very satisfying with minimal effort.
This little street cat has become a regular figure in my life.. He shows up everyday day for treats and pets - sometimes he comes in for a nap. I call him Baby & he answers to it. My neighbors all have their own name for him. This has me reconsidering what it means for cats to have nine lives.
This weekend I saw a screening at The State Theater of A Savage Art - The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant. For me it hit every note and I left feeling inspired. I had of course seen his work before but now I recognize his influence in so many other artists work. Clever & cutting, dark and inky.. Pat’s work nearly confetti’s across the screen throughout the film. Truly prolific. This man spent 60 years of his life excelling at showing the world it’s shadow. One frame at a time. Check it out if you feel distressed by the current state of the world.. or if you want a fantastically unique history lesson. I also highly recommend this to any artist who has fallen out of practice. asavageart.com
Equinox Picnic..
We lounged on blankets under a big tree, snacking on fresh berries, plum clafoutis & melty ice cream. We were sweating & fanning ourselves with disposable plates - it didn’t feel much like fall.. yet! Once we finished eating we circled up & held hands in gratitude for the time together. That’s when the wind picked up & the temperature dropped. It was like magic! Happy Fall!
