After a very extended break from our art work (due to a "slight" case of pregnancy, haha), I am finally getting back into the swing of things. Today while checking in on Facebook, I was inspired by a steampunk photograph in the news feed, taken by a company called "Dim Horizon" http://dimhorizonstudio.com/), which specializes in costume shoots, steampunk and high fashion among others. It was a lovely reminder that time's a-flying, and hubby & I have art work to revisit. So while on FB, I spent a long time updating the photos of our mask line to get back on track and help get the word out. Then I signed back into the mask website for the first time in several months, and updated our page with photos of the latest "additions" and upcoming events that are in the works, along with the link to my art blog.
I am very proud of this particular Zen moment- looking back at photos of the masks we have completed, it gives me a sense of accomplishment to see the quality of the masks and to remember the work we put into each and every one- absolutely a labor of love. The mask line runs the gamut- good and evil, colorful and dark, dreamy and realistic. I'm a big believer in the concept of balance, and it is gratifying to see that reflected in this line of work. We are definitely not a "one-note" wonder.
Now that I am shaking off the remnants of the pregnancy nausea (for this trimester anyway!) Lucas and I will be gearing up to continue the mask line in full force. We have so many ideas brewing, and the hot and humid days of summer will be the perfect time to close myself in the house and begin once more. Lucas works full time (somebody's gotta earn the dough!), but he will be guiding me each and every step, and providing his own additions to the mask line as the days progress. We'll be collaborating on weekends and bringing new ideas to the line, so be prepared to see a lot of newcomers in the months ahead. And I can't wait to find out if the Sprout is a boy or a girl, so we can make a special mask to display in the nursery. Hoping that our little one will enjoy the mask line as much as we do- maybe we'll be blessed to have an apprentice on our hands!
Hope this finds everyone surviving the long hot Dog Days of Summer!
My best,
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