I had a rather fun and rewarding weekend. I saw some great exhibits, made art and hung out with friends. I experienced some old feelings and found inspiration; it was good.
Saturday I went to the Getty with some friends and we viewed this magical exhibit "Book of Beasts
The Bestiary in the Medieval World"
It visually transported me as I tried to imagine I was one of the illuminators very carefully working out each detail.
I also viewed a small but beautiful illustration exhibit and a magical performance in the courtyard; made even more dramatic by a thick fog that surrounded the Getty. (A beautiful museum if you have not been to it). Afterwards we went out to eat at a fine restaurant in Santa Monica; Estate.
Sunday I was invited out but I decided to stay home and work on art. I am super inspired lately and my work is going in all these different directions.
First I had this concept I was working on of these key pieces; each represents a different idea that a person may want to be mindful of. It has become clear to me that the more I think on a certain reality the more it becomes a part of my life; so I thought I would would make a series of keys to sell to people so they can meditate on what they want to bring to their life. The first four will be "Hope", "Health", "Wealth" and "Friendship" and if they are purchased I will make more. Right now I am trying to decide on an appropriate price. I want them to be affordable on the one hand; on the other I do not want to sell myself short; These take both time and money to make.
I am also making a couple of signs to put on our fence; one is a dogs head sticking out of a frame that will be a "Beware of Dog" sign, the other is an eyeball sculpture that will let any potential thieves know we have cameras on them. We have had things stolen from our yard before so we want to prevent that from happening again.
I worked on some of the other crafts in the top image then my brother grilled some burgers out back and we watched "Swamp thing" and "Big Little Lies" with our housemates while I started a sketch on this wood piece.
A nice little end to a fulfilling weekend; I need more of these.