a terrible beauty

i am in love, i am in love , i am in love with the work of

EDWARD BURTYNSKY

i had heard of him, but never seen his photographs in person.

Today i return from his exhibition at the VAG

and can't stop thinking about his images.

So inspirational for my work. 

They are the photographs that i try to capture while traveling,

the photographs that i take out the frosty windows of airplanes,

just a million times better !

I am speechless. They are the kinds of images that I see pure beauty in. 

The mess of nature or the mess of what we as humans have made of nature

I will have to research and study his work and films.

There are so many pieces that I adore, they would fill my entire blog.

http://www.edwardburtynsky.com/

tick tock, bang bang, primetime

Escapes, bright lights and laughter

There is a fire escape ladder

outside the window of my new temporary home in downtown los angeles, fashion district.

Right now i am lying in bed and looking out the window, the air is fresh and sweet.

I really needed something to be fresh and sweet.

In one window the ladder reaches up and it meets , in the other window - the moon!

It won't stop staring at me.

I want to run up the ladder and steal a piece of her bright glow and place it in my heart.
But instead, the dark side of the moon is in my heart

and sending tears to my neck.

When i arrived i was filled with laughter and freedom.
Laughter that seemed to be stored up inside me for months.
Now i feel that life is teasing me and i don't like to be teased.

 Today i pondered whether what i thought i wanted is really what i need.
I don't want to be yearning for anything.

 I hope for peace and grounding guidance tomorrow.
Clear thoughts and solid independence.

Careless Words

you really gave me hell, big talker
polluted the well
you really spoke your mind, big talker
at least your mind at the time

now i'm wearing your words, big talker
like necklaces and rings
just glad it wasn't me
that said all those things

and never before could i picture
even one foot out the door
careless words, careless words
say no more
but now that that door has been opened
it can never be closed
careless words
i can never unknow
i can never unknow

tried to keep my heart pure, big talker
but it came out stained
tried to stay in love, big talker
but now i'm in pain
and i learned as a child, big talker
just shut the whole thing down
that polluted well, big talker
that whole polluted town

no sleep for me, big talker
just one long migraine
the one that sparks and flares, big talker
when i say your name
where went your love, big talker
cos that's where i go
i'm no longer here, big talker
i'm searching high and low

and never before could i picture
even one foot out the door
careless words, careless words
say no more
but now that that door has been opened
it can never be closed
careless words
i can never unknow
i can never unknow

- ani difranco

In love and no longer

Today I read a quote at the breakfast diner :

I only drink Champagne when in love and when not. ~Christian Pol Roger

I only blog when I am in love and when I am no longer.

I only paint when I am in love and when I am no longer.

I only loose myself in music when I am in love and when I am no longer.

I am in love and I am no longer.

I am also in love with this new music.

It was introduced to me at the end of the summer and I never took 

the time out to have a good listen. I kept beating myself up for not following through, 

yet I now know it is because

I find new music when I need it most and when it aligns with my life.

And here we are.

Aligned.

It's not the FIRST TIME !

Congratulations Miguel. You are a truly talented artist and person

and you deserve the best.

http://2behave.bandcamp.com/

say it .... hot

“Be still when you have nothing to say; 

when genuine passion moves you, say what you’ve got to say, 

and say it hot.”

all that i am

sometimes, i sit alone under the stars
and think of the galaxies inside my heart,
and truly wonder if anyone would ever want
to make sense of all that i am.
- christopher poindexter
 <3
http://christopherpoindexter.tumblr.com/

Acknowledgement

" I think it’s safe to say that none of us are as busy as we think we are; 

 and however busy we actually are, it’s more than we need to be."

-matt walsh

 

Tonight I read this quote in an article about Motherhood and raising children.

With our birthdays fast approaching and all the planning that is involved in

the month of October between crazy work and social time, I

am grateful ( as it  is Thanksgiving and all ) to recognize the need to

stop, breath, share, love and listen.

Today I shared a beautiful moment with my son.

A simple moment, sitting in the car and chatting about life.

Cell phones off, music off, hearts wide open.

Acknowledgement.

xo

you are a beautiful person

 

fly baby fly

I am absolutely in love with this image.

The artistry and all that it symbolizes for me right now.

I am using this image today to go along side my horoscope 

which is so dead on, i have to share it. But it is much more than that.

"... Use the revelation to your advantage. Added expense may be part of the mix, 

but the fix or upgrade is worth it. In terms of the big picture, 

you are launching into a productive work and create-it cycle. 

Mercury/Saturn helps you to zero in, tighten it up, set a course, and go.

let's fly !

Let me be, was all I wanted. Be what I am, no matter how I am.” ― Henry Miller, Stand Still Like the Hummingbird

 "... a venue that defines magical moments.

Along Highway 1 on Big Sur’s dramatic cliff lines and winding roads lies this little old library. A small stage. Rugs on the ground. Lights in the trees. Good wine… and often… an amazing band..."

There is such a place:  the Henry Miller Library  !!!???

Let me be myself, let me be in the Henry Miller Library, let me drive down the coast and stumble upon it's charm, let the days perfection be topped with musical whipped cream, let me drink fine wine and hold hands with my loved one. Let life be this magical.

  

open studio, sunday September 29 11-5pm

yo no se maniana

Reflection, direction and choices.

I do not know what is going to happen tomorrow and

my work is a reflection of this state.

The uncertainty of life I am not sure I am enjoying,

but the uncertainty of the direction of my newest work - 

i am enjoying.

Enter studio, turn music up loud, reflect on lyrics,

grab paint and found magazine pcs.,

create.

swimming with a fish in circles

" Things are going to change a lot, or things are going to change a little. 

Tomorrow we will see which one "

says my son

this is my ad

looking for . . .

THIS ! A studio in Amsterdam, a retreat in Italy,

a painting camp in Prague.

For my big bad birthday this year, I would like to loose

myself in a romantic setting with me, myself, and large paint brushes.

If anyone reads this and has any leads , send them my way.

xo angie.

Every morning is a new beginning

the newest painting to come out of the living room studio

my new studio, the shed ? well it is simply too cold to paint out there.

Need new fuse box for next winter.

So I invaded the house this week to finish some work for

a call for submissions from Seattle.

cross your fingers people !

This painting is from a photograph i borrowed from mr. pax's facebook

page ( facebook is good for something after all )

the name he gave it is now the title and I have promised 

an evening of wine drinking to Mr. Pax if it is sold

( it is here in writing )

thanks Pax, for the inspiration.

Eat a lot of peaches

I was told by an astrologer once that i would battle between my two sides.
one: the big bad side of loving lovely material things
two: the what do we need material things for ? side that likes to ask why of everything

At this moment in my life I have come to a comfortable place in my daily routine. My little store is balanced and running well. I love to merchandise it, even clean it most of the time, but it has never been about selling items to people. It has always been about the love of lovely little things, beautiful colours, textures, designs and the amazing warm and lovely people and their children that like to appreciate things with me and talk about love, life, womanhood ,partners, children.
BUT as much as I love my comfortable life and the difficulties that come with it. I would love to put it on hold for a while. What would i do ? I would finally pack up and go learn to build a cob/ earthship home, travel, read books, sit and stare at a view, drink tea, listen to music and paint paint paint.
With the idea that right now would have marked that last day on earth or earth as we knew it. I have been thinking a lot about what i would like to change ( as i also dream about those $300 shoes i have had my eye on for over a year and that new fancy smart phone that comes with a drawing pen - lol )
I am tired of media bullshit, materialism, drug commercials and magazines about what kate middleton is doing. Move to the country then stupid city loving girl !!!!!
What is that 70's song ? "Blow Up Your TV, throw away your paper Go to the country, build you a home
Plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches Try and find Jesus on your own."
I can hear my dad singing the song right now.
Well for now, if the world continues in the morning, i will continue to breathe in the moments that i cherished tonight. Tucking my son in at night, talking and giggling and cuddling. Drinking warm tea while listening to an amazing song and writing on the internet. Watching my boyfriend sleep through the news on the couch and then getting cozy in the white sheets. In the morning i will go to the gym and work my ass off, talk with my mom and dad on the phone, talk with the lovely ladies at work, meet my boys in the afternoon, eat shortbread at a christmas party . . . take one day at a time and enjoy it !

A quote i found today :   The Western way of life, and the worship of material goods, progress, and capitalism, has accelerated its way headfirst into battles and wars for hundreds of years. Hopefully, our race will eventually elevate itself to a new era of understanding - one where we find ourselves to be more introspective, and spending our time pondering not only the bigger questions of life - but the smaller ones as well. Spending more quality time with our loved ones, and enjoying the moments. Because we feel there will be many more to come.

my old space myspace

I just rediscovered myspace.

wish facebook never took over

and i found an old blog i needed to re share

Someone else came up with this list as quesses for my middle initials stand for: i just had to share, it's just a good list

PS. they are all wrong!

Sack Lunch
Swell Life
Sad Lumpfish
Sand Lover
Some Lumps
Sushi Liker
Saber Lettuce
Swift Lasso
Soft Ladle
Sea Lady
Shell Larder
Signal Left
Second Location

Swift Lift
Same Lease
Slippery Lips
Sunken Lap
Super Licker
Slick Ladder
Skunk Liver
Similar Lifestyles
Swell Lover
Sweet Loaf
Swanky Legs
Scourge of the Land
Sheep's Larder
Slap Lassie
Ship Later
Sad Lemur
Sore Ligaments
Seafood Lament
Shoe Laces
Scrumptious Lady
She's Lovely
So Long

OPEN STUDIO THIS WEEKEND

i love love loved being on the board of directors

for the DRIFT art society.

BUT

i am even more excited to be involved this weekend

simply as one of the artists !

I have a brand new studio - the shed i call it

and would love love love it if you would drop by for a visit !

September 29 - 30, Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 5pm

Drift on by to see some new work,

bid on your favourite pieces in a silent auction,

enjoy some wine.

833 east 16th ave ( just off Fraser and Kingsway )

Deal Breaker

oh Rachael. Found this link on "everypassingmoment" today, i always find lovely things there.
thanks L

"

The earth has been thought to be flat…science has proved the earth to be round…they persist nowadays, in believing that life is flat and runs from birth to death.

However, life, too, is probably round.

~Vincent Van Gogh

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