Sunday, October 4, 2009

Friends gone postal! :)


I had such a beautiful mail delivery week, last week, that I wanted to share with you.

This all happened in one week!

First; I received this gorgeous, jaw-dropping fabric tote from my dear friend Ruth who now is a Floridian :) I visited Ruth, in August, for a not-long-enough stay but we did have a really super visit together. Ruth does not have a Blog, although I do think she should, as she is magical with fabric! I love the fabric choice, the crow, of course, is just amazing with beaded detail and love the eye!!!! The back of the tote is just as lovely with some printed organza! Thank you, Ruth, and I carried it, with me, at my collage workshop at the Art Room, this week, and everyone was all over it! :)

Two days after I received the tote, a surprise package came from my very creative and caring, friend, Heather Robinson. Please check out Heather's Blog (linked here as she is so talented and creative. Her themed pieces are amazing!

Heather sent me this beautiful journal she altered as an ode to Aries, the owl, who I met and fell in love with at the 5 Rivers Environment Center last spring. I participated in an art exhibit and workshops, there, and Aries lives at the center.

I offered a challenge, on my Blog, to use a picture of Aries and create something in his honor (much older post; in archives).

Heather responded to this beautifully and I now have her lovely journal on display in my home. Eventually, I will use this for my own personal use.

Thank you Ruth and Heather for making this week so special for me!

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend and wish you a safe and happy week ahead.

Coming soon........................photos of students' works from a beeswax workshop that I instructed this weekend. :)


Peace and love to all of you..............................Marilyn xxoo



18 comments:

Sandy said...

OMG this is stunning.
Really creative and unqiue. Love them.

Elizabeth said...

Both pieces are wonderful!! The tote is amazing and it would be so cool to see it in person!! I am glad that you were able to leave your class with it in hand!!!!!! The journal is fabulous too!!Off to visit Heather!!
Hugs!
Elizabeth

bockel24 said...

Wow, you make me envious - that tote is fantastic, I love it!!

Lori Saul said...

Thanks for sharing these wonderful and beautiful art pieces! It is so great to develope an art community for learning, sharing and surprises!

Deb L. said...

Wow! Ruth is one talented fabric artist! The bad is just gorgeous (and yes - you should encourage her to start a blog and share her work!)... and the journal is incredible... great owl print! How fortunate you are to be graced with such wonderful gifts and friends! xox

Deb L. said...

ps... sorry, meant to say the BAG is just gorgeous!!

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Martina said...

Oho, Marilyn, this is incredible.
Really great artwork!

Diane J. Evans said...

Your friends are as talented and generous as you are, Marilyn -- enjoy the gifts in the best of health!

Diane

Femmy said...

this is fantastic!!! lucky you!!

Viola said...

Really fantastic art pieces, Marilyn!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Marilyn
the pieces you received are both gorgeous! beautiful artwork and so special! thank you for sharing! :) Happy Monday to you! :)

ute said...

Marilyn, it is so wonderful artwork
have a good week and thanks for your inspiration

Lorri said...

Oh Marilyn, You lucky girl :)
They are awesome, I LOVE that tote!!
btw, can you advise me what is happening with the 'altered chess' sets?
As I would like to follow up on it.
Thanks,
xo

Lorri said...

Hi Marilyn,
I'm a dork - sorry I got confused and thought it was you that organised the altered sets - just when you commented and said Kerri - I thought oh yeah!! You and I were both involved. Bec & I haven't got our sets back yet. Sorry for confusion. Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm having so much fun with my little sketches and paintings xo

Evidence of an Artistic Life said...

What amazing gifts from such talented artists!! The tote is so you!!!!
hugs, chris

Kerri Jean said...

What great pieces. How wonderful it must have been to find these delightful treasures in your mailbox.

Jacky said...

What wonderful gifts your art friends created for you....I LOVE them both.

The tote is gorgeous...the crow and those lovely colours and the beautiful journal with Aries the owl!!!

Jacky xox