by Great Joy Studio | Oct 14, 2010 | Field Trip, Home Arts
As I enjoy my work break and still on a quest to rejuvenate, I tagged along on a home school day, field trip event at a local attraction, “The Magic House.” What fun! It really is a magical place especially for kids and the kid in all of us.
There were so many things to see, explore & enjoy a hands on experience like, an electrifying ball that stands your hair on end.
A giant beanstalk to climb,
tunnels to crawl through
and a three-story slide for a quick descent.
A kid size house…
..a staircase of books to the library…
…and near by, a pint-sized market.
There were mysteries to solve…
through secret fireplace passage ways…
and a rotating bookcase to reveal a secret room!
A colorful kaleidoscope…
..crazy contraptions…
…and flying art suspended over the Picnic Basket Cafe.
It was a memorable, fun, fall field trip and a great place to recall a child’s perspective in such creative and inspiring ways. More days like this should help the harmony return to my life and nurture the creative self.
by Great Joy Studio | Sep 8, 2010 | Field Trip, Home Arts
“Go Fly A Kite” was in the subject line of an e-mail I received from my son in law with a photo (artistically altered) attached. During our beautiful but breezy weekend, he took our rascally little guy out for his first kite flying experience. It caused me to recall my dad doing the same with us…..once upon a time.
Remember the trill of holding on to a soaring kite, once you had success of actually getting it up in the air?
by Great Joy Studio | Sep 2, 2010 | Field Trip
Take time to smell the coffee! Isn’t that how the phrase goes? Yesterday, I was able to do just that. I enjoyed a visit with a couple of dear friends and a cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon. A nice retreat from the heavy work regime. We all agreed it had been too many months between what use to be a more frequent occurrence. This post is for you Roxanne!
by Great Joy Studio | Jul 22, 2010 | Art News, Field Trip
Fourth day home from the Atlanta Gift Show and I’m only now beginning, to feel rested up. There was much to see, many to meet and I tried to take in as much as time allowed. I think I over did it.
On the fun side, there were many artists gathered and gatherings of which, I took full advantage. I couldn’t seem to get enough of visiting with so many, like minded souls. And all in one place, loved it.
One artist who was gracious enough to allow me to snap away inside his studio, really stood out for me. Tom Haney and his wife Paula Joerling hosted an intimate creative gathering in their loft home/studio spaces. There we were met with yet more, artist types. What an interesting and enjoyable evening. Tom’s art was unbelievable and many of his pieces are mechanical. My photos do not do justice to the wonderful details of Tom’s workmanship. A pure treat to observe!
by Great Joy Studio | Jul 14, 2010 | Field Trip
I’ll be stepping out of my country, comfort zone for a few days and heading to the big city of Atlanta for the AmericasMart, July show. It’s extremely large and somewhat intimidating. The business side of licensing is challenging for me (and most artists?) so, I’ll be a bit like a “Frisch” out of water. However, when I discovered that several artists were planning a couple of social activities, I decided I needed to be there. Pal-ing around with artists, including a couple of “artist” gatherings, I ask you, does that sound fun or what? A rare opportunity I simply couldn’t pass up.
So, now I’m trying to gather thoughts and supplies that might come in handy. Once I get through this ironing, it will be smooth sailing, I mean flying! Eeeks, not my favorite either.
by Great Joy Studio | Jul 12, 2010 | Art News, Field Trip
We keep an outside light on throughout the night on one side of our house. So, at dawn I always check to see what kind of night life may have been attracted to it and stuck around till morn. I especially admire God’s creation of the wide variety of moths we see here, such as this one that surprised me this morning.
…and flying art suspended over the Picnic Basket Cafe.
