I find that this summer I am steeped in art and I am loving it! Yesterday, Daniel and I went to the library and I came home with a stack of art books and then added a few from our own fairly big collection that I am going to look at.
At the moment I find that I am inspired by almost everything. Most of all I am learning to savor this time and enjoy the moments. It makes me realize how hectic our lives can be. There's a different quality to a slower life. And this summer that's what I am enjoying. Drawing class is certainly helping me with this. Soon I'll have more to show you of my drawings...
I also started reading The Help, mostly because I wanted to read the book before the movie comes out this summer. Have you ever read a book that is way better that you had thought? This book is like that for me. I read until 1:30 in the morning last night. It is so interesting, especially living in the deep south. Have any of you read it?
Now I am off to school to work on my still life for a few hours. I hope you are all having a most relaxed and fun weekend!!
I think your drawing has helped you live in the moment, so many life lessons to be learned from art-isn't it a wonderful way to learn? Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Silke,
ReplyDeletean diesem wochenende werde ich mal schön relaxen und ein bisschen basteln. Noch eine Woche Hektik und dann endlich Urlaub. Freu mich schon wie Bolle.
Wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende.
LG Sabine
I'm so glad you're enjoying your drawing so much!...And yes I have read that book!! I talked about it a few times on my blog too! I have favorite sections. As you say, being from the South it made me especially interested in it. I was up all time of night reading it too. I even read sections out loud to hubby...in my most Southern drawl. :-)) Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Silke,
ReplyDeleteich bin müde.
Aber die Kraft reicht noch, dir liebe Grüße zu schicken
Elisabeth
I just adore art books, too. They are so inspiring. I have not yet read The Help, but I would like to - and I also wish to see the movie. Hope you enjoy it! Theresa
ReplyDeletewhat you're doing: some people call it 'flow'
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love the path your on! and oh i love this book, it's one of my favorites ever. enjoy silke dear!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...makes me want to hit the library too! What is "the Help" about?
ReplyDeleteOh those books look yummy! No wonder you are enjoying! (And I can just BET you guys have a bit of a selection!)
ReplyDeleteYes, I've read "The Help". Loved it.
Happy Sunday.
Hallo Silke
ReplyDeleteendlich mal wieder Zeit um auch in Dein Blog zu stöbern...und viele Grüsse dalassen möchte ich auch.
Ich wünsche Dir viel Zeit und Spass beim Lesen und Schauen in den Büchern...
Elisabeth
The Help was just recommended to me by a woman at the UPS store where I went to ship off a piece of art circa 1935 called The Laundress, showing a Black woman ironing. Now that this book is turning up in my experience again, I may need to look for it at the library.
ReplyDeleteBusy-ness is highly over-rated. I'm glad you're having a slower & relaxed summer!
Nothing like the classic artist to inspire and NOTHING like a trip to the library. Our's is having a show in altered book this fall ! Ok and I am ready to read a good book thanks for the tip
ReplyDeleteThe Help - one of the best books I read this year - if not the best! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSilke - I can just see you relaxing with a cup of offee - enjoying your art boks c- sounds pretty wonderful to me!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED The Help - can't wait to see the movie. Have you heard the theme song to the movie - it is fabulous. You can find it on itunes- and buy it - it is called The Living Proof by Mary J. Blige - you will love it~~
Vicki