[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.
Of course....SO gorgeous ~ I can't wait for your book to come out!!!!!!
Posted by: Marisa and Creative Thursday | April 19, 2008 at 04:35 PM
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!
Posted by: attaining creativity | April 19, 2008 at 10:09 AM
It's going to be wonderful! Already looking forward to your book. Thanks for this little 'preview' and thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Posted by: Marianne | April 18, 2008 at 01:14 PM
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?!
Posted by: leah | April 17, 2008 at 10:42 AM
The way I know you, you 'will have to share'!
Sooo excited that you are overflowing! xx
Posted by: linni | April 17, 2008 at 09:18 AM
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.
Posted by: Graciel | April 16, 2008 at 03:49 PM
thank you for showing them to us...you have whetted my appetite...
Posted by: michelle/tangled wings | April 16, 2008 at 01:59 PM
love them!
Posted by: kelly | April 16, 2008 at 10:51 AM
So exciting! Now I really can't wait until the unveiling of the whole book!! xoxo
Posted by: melissa | April 16, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Oh thank you for "exposing" some of your new work for the book! Such beauty, and such wonderful writing, what a joy!
Posted by: Liz | April 15, 2008 at 06:42 PM
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!
Posted by: Lisa | April 15, 2008 at 05:16 PM