India Postage

Think Monday-Think ATC posted an India Theme challenge and since I have spent some time in Tamil Nadu, (southern) India, I thought it was the best way to get back into my weekly challenges. So here is my entry using a photo I had taken of a begging woman who was wearing a make shift eye patch. Im not even sure she was aware that I was taking a picture of her.

During my time there I used a Nikon FM2 camera. Below are some of the other pictures I took of the street children. They were always happy to smile for my camera! These kids were standing if front of a coconut wagon that was being pulled by a buffalo.

And these boys below were proud to pose for me. (although my goal was unposed shots, the picture came out very nice.) To me it embodied the spirit of Indian people. Regardless of what they did or didnt have, or how poor they appeared, they were proud and very happy. I noticed the ladies always wore flowers in their hair and bells on their ankles.

The original photo of the begging woman:

Altered Money Banks

The money banks I made for my sister and mother to save for our trip to Rome. The one on the right I used a salt box and the one on left I used a plastic flavored coffee container. During the flight, my sisters bank got a little messed up. But the detail can still be seen. And the top of the salt box has a compass on far side. I gave these as Christmas gifts. We just returned from Rome a week ago...so during that time they saved $800!(combined) Maybe I need one!

wow! the last time I published was August 20th 2008

...seems rather sad...that it has been so long. But I havent stopped creating, just ...just havent been posting. I create everyday, my life, my thoughts, my actions. I also create little gifts, like cupcakes (which I been doing alot lately) and of course dance. THAT is where my time goes! Ask my muscles, they will tell you...But...I do feel the urge once again to get crafty with my paper and glue. Something about it is so healing for me. It really is. Regardless if I show it here or anywhere...my need to create is a daily occurance. Just some days its by baking cupcakes, beading jewelry, others by scrapping and paper crafting or writing a poem (ok thats once in a blue moon!) and mostly its by dancing. I cant help it...the circle of dance always leads me back to my circle of creativity. Its like I go thru the phases of the moon with my creative outlets. I have come back now from the "dark moon" and I am waxing. yay, I am excited to get into my craft studio and make some goodies! See you when I'm full and shining bright! :)

Its been 6 weeks and no art :(

Im trying to work out my schedule...buts very difficult right now. too many things, not enough time. I think, i will have to create an "art" day. I havent even looked at thenew somerset magazine...nor gone to my favorite weekly challenges. (i had wanted to make the salt box shrines form last somerste issue but HA!Nothing.) And the bad news is I have to move. that really sucks after my new studio. and now i dont even have time to use it. ugh...Im feeling depressed. maybe I will cut my sleep to 4 hours.
I need more time! I am trying to manage my time better but its still not enough...