Sneak Preview

[Four new prints available at Etsy!]

I am now officially obsessed with my book, jotting down notes wherever I go and contemplating ideas for new pages, images, and writing 24/7.  I was in Boulder over the weekend and it turned out to be a surprisingly productive few days.  Throughout my life I have always managed to get much more done during times when my plate is not just full, but brimming over.  I do not advocate a life of non-stop activity, but during those times when the burners are on full blast, I get a lot more done than when deadlines are far away and goals remain unfocused ideas in my mind.  So the fact that I got quite a lot accomplished during a weekend when I was also visiting family and dear friends isn't really surprising.

I have been feeling torn lately over whether or not I should keep the contents of my book completely underwraps until it is finished, not daring to expose anything until I can yank the purple velvet cover off of it in one full sweep of the arm, creating a grand send-off with doves, glitter and blaring trumpets.  I woke up this morning with a detailed image in my mind of being sprawled out on my studio floor all day, working on book layouts, but after getting our tax forms sent on their merry way, I came home and started working on new prints from my book...without even thinking about it.  It just kind of happened, and I didn't resist.

My book is going to be somewhere between 140 and 160 pages, so these four new prints are a tiny glimpse at what will be inside, but I couldn't wait to start letting at least a little bit of this creative adventure spill out into the world.

Comments

[Marisa and Creative Thursday]

Of course....SO gorgeous ~ I can't wait for your book to come out!!!!!!

[attaining creativity]

I have always experienced that when I am utterly overjoyed with some new creation, I can't wait until the whole thing is done. I need to dance and show it to the world, smiling with joy. Not only do I have fun, but my joy becomes somewhat contagious, so it performs as double duty.
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!

[Marianne]

It's going to be wonderful! Already looking forward to your book. Thanks for this little 'preview' and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[leah]

oh, this is so exciting about your book, christine! i'm working on a book as well and it seems to come in fits and starts.

isn't boulder wonderful?!

[linni]

The way I know you, you 'will have to share'!

Sooo excited that you are overflowing! xx

[Graciel]

Just so you know, you're my new hero. The guts and glory it takes to produce a book of original beauty and wisdom...it simply, positively inspires me. Keep dancing, Beautiful Woman. And reserve a copy for me.

[michelle/tangled wings]

thank you for showing them to us...you have whetted my appetite...

[kelly]

love them!

[melissa]

So exciting! Now I really can't wait until the unveiling of the whole book!! xoxo

[Liz]

Oh thank you for "exposing" some of your new work for the book! Such beauty, and such wonderful writing, what a joy!

[Lisa]

Oh, Christine! I am so thankful for your "spill"! Those images are beautiful and I am thrilled that your book is coming along...can't wait to see the whole thing!