I can hardly wait…tomorrow morning i’ll be flying to Tennesse for a week away at a residency at Arrowmont. Jason Burnett, a current artist in residence at Arrowmont has invited a very cool looking list of artists out for a week long residency : the Ceramic Surface Forum 2013.
Not only am i excited about all of the creative shoulders i’ll be able to peak over and learn from, but for me it’s a perfect way to get my brain back into a head space for creating figurative sculptures. This last year, with it’s added sleepless nights and baby/toddler scheduling has had an impact on my time for getting sculptural work accomplished. Functional work for sales took over, and although it was fun and some interesting new directions were developed, i’ve been craving getting my hands and mind dirty again with the dark world of my kitsch sculptures. So this next week for me will be a week of glaze testing, surface development, and thinking and sketching and thinking and sketching some more, maybe walking, maybe some blank staring off into space enjoying the quiet of a child free environment, but mostly sketching for the upcoming year’s worth of sculptural work. I can’t tell you how much fun this is going to be. And productive i’m sure. The first full night of sleep in over a year….yah i’ll be super productive!!!
So stay tuned for more as I blog from Arrowmont!
Enjoy Tennessee! That's close to my old stomping grounds and is beautiful country.
Thanks Steve! I will. Any must see sights?
Good for you, every mom needs some time alone! Arrowmont is in the silliest town on the planet, Gatlinburg, but just outside of town is the Smoky Mt Natl Park and one of the prettiest places on Earth! There is a driving loop trail right in town that is very pretty with several short hiking trails you can do. I can't remember the name of the trail but anyone in town could tell you. I'll see if I can look it up. Also spend time in Arrowmonts library, it is wonderful. Have a great time, very envious!
I'm excited to see your posts. I've been told I should check out Arrowmont.
Have a great time.
http://www.gsmnp.com/pages/roaring_fork.html
Roaring Fork Motor Trail loop, if you have a car, definitely take this drive one day, it's very pretty and a quick easy access from Arrowmont.
wow,R.envy, have a super time..
How exciting!!!!!! I wish i could be there or at least just peek through the windows! (not in a creepy way) Have a great time! Blog it!anz
I want to be there so badly someday. It'd be like Christmas and my birthday. 🙂 ENJOY!
Carole, I'm so happy for you. Rock that creativity!
and wonderful sleeps too.
xo
t.