The inspiration for my work comes from nature, and because I live in a city, it's in the form of gardens. Watching flowers as they begin to bloom, you can sometimes see a change in as little as an hour.
The Beatle's song "When I'm 64" keeps popping into my head lately. Not so much for what the lyrics address, but it's catchy; I'm that age, and what is significant now is change. I'm considering the difference between passion and purpose when working in the studio. The first is about me; the second is about you.
I have long known that clay engages your heart, soul, mind, and body. I've felt this grip most of my life. Earlier this year, I unintentionally illustrated the connection between my body and what I make.
The best experience is to make expenses and some profit on the first morning. That's what happened to me this past weekend at TileFest held at the TileWorks of Bucks County in Doylestown, Pa. This scenario allows you to relax and appreciate everyone enjoying the event as an activity, who aren't necessarily shopping, but sometimes they are. I had two such experiences that were delightfully fun that I want to share with you.
Today I'm off to TileFest '23, previously known as the Moravian Tile Festival and still hosted by the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works in Doylestown, PA. It's the first craft fair I've attended since the pandemic's start.
This week celebrates International Women's Day (3/8/23), and March honors Women's History. This year's Women's Day theme is Embrace Equity, something I've been trying to do in my small world between home and studio.