Monday, April 12, 2010

artist's date picnic

i've been enjoying kimberly wilson's tranquilista e-course very much.

i've also been having a blast playing with my visual journal.

if you know kimberly, then you know she's a big fan of 'omwork.' omwork is what kimberly coined is homework with a yogic twist. so, it's beneficial and fun!

during our most recent class, part of our 'omwork' was to go on an artist's date. i realized that i haven't gone on an artist's date in a very long time.

so, i gathered my gear and headed for my backyard
a nice lunch
a nice view
and a good companion for a lovely afternoon. (now, i realize that an artist's date is supposed to be solo, but i don't think i'll get any complaints for my date)
and let the creativity flow
of course there was much snuggling
and kisses
(and yes, that is a roll of toilet paper you see there... between all of the allergies & recent nose bleeds i figure i'd better be prepared -boo!)

cadyn and i had a wonderful artist's date - just the two of us.

20 comments:

Valerie from City|Life|Eats said...

Seems like an awesome time :) Glad you enjoyed yourself :)

Debra She Who Seeks said...

What a sweet little dog -- the perfect companion for an artist's date!

moi said...

What a splendid(!) artist's date ... just the two most wonderful beings! what a sweetie cadyn is, to cherish :)

LOVE the visual journal -- progressing so authentically and colorfully. You are so brave to post a page of your writing.

See you most certainly for next week's om work.

all the best!

Jackie said...

That looks so relaxing. I think the next nice warm day I am going to spread out a blanket and take myself on an artist date;) Oh and by the way, I love that purple in your hair. Did you do it? as soon as the wedding is over in july , I am going to have some purple!!
Hugs,
Jackie

Carolyn said...

What a loverly afternoon Ma Cherie! What fun and a loving snuggly companion too!! xoxo

The Bodhi Chicklet said...

What a great idea - going to your own backyard for an artist date! Double sweet to have a four-legged one to snuggle with.

Unknown said...

nice. i am scheduling my artists date for tonight. time to get the journal out! don't you just love Journal Bliss?

Analiese said...

What a wonderful artist's date! Doesn't it feel so good to indulge in creative time? You've inspired me to plan my own artist's date this week!

Globetrotting Cacti said...

Looks like a perfect artists date - and isn't it great to be able to sit outside. Love the summer (apart from the allergies!).

The Depressed Yogi said...

Love it!! Don't you just adore Journal Bliss?

Heather said...

Artist Date-- I used to have those all of the time. I miss them.
I'm glad you're enjoying the e-course. I'm thinking about taking it the next go round. :0)

xoxo

Mary said...

What a super cool date. You've got me thinking about doing the e-course too now. Re-inspired. Love the shots too :-)

Susanna said...

You found me now I've found you. I think I'm going to learn a lot here, from you and your journey. Thanks for visiting my humble little corner of the blogoshpere. I read your happy blog birthday post and will remember your points! Peace!

Vienna said...

It looks great!

Connie said...

There is nothing like "doggie snuggle time"--that's what I call it...in my doggie-whiny voice that I use!!!

What a LOVELY Artist date!

Big hugs!

Mindy said...

Aaahhh! Seems like a lovely artist date :-)

The pics are so adorable!

Namaste,

Mindy

Ally said...

Sounds like you had a great afternoon!! I love days like that and am in need of one! :)

rachel awes said...

oh how i adore this picnic. i love everything layed out on your blanket...every book, colorful plateful, kisses, inspiration.
amazing reflection of YOU. x

Anonymous said...

It looks like a very lovely afternoon, and your date is so handsome!! :) Stumbled upon your blog and it is really nice!

Anonymous said...

Oops, I am sorry....your little baby is a girl! I thought the pics were so cute I got all excited and commented....guess I should have read all the way down! Oops!! Sorry about that! :)