I have had some great surprises over the last 24 hours in relationship to Art Every Day Month. 
A huge surprise came in an email note from my Middle School/High School friend, with whom I have been out of touch since 1982.
“I found you on the Art Every Day Month Blog – is that you, Julie?”
"Yes, It is I, Julie."
This sort of reconnection from nearly thirty years in the past because of Art Every Day Month is nothing short of miraculous to me. It goes back to my post from earlier this month about showing up. She and I have oodles in common, too – it is as I have always suspected. There is more to this Art Every Day experience than creating art.
I made some more watercolor hands, this time with quotes and writing as my inspiration. I included quotes from Plutarch (one of my favorites: “A mind is not a vessel to be filled, it is a fire to be ignited”, Mary Oliver and Teresa of Avila.
At rehearsal last night I struggled a bit with my lines, but by Sunday, I will be fine. I am supporting my director a lot, as well as the other actors. I kind of swooped in like I sometimes have the habit of doing.
I make a little nest for myself because it tends to be cold in the cavernous theater. This is yesterday’s self portrait. Love the pencil behind my ears and the blanket covering me. I poked my toe out so people would know I am under there.
I feel like there is something big coming through me. Just not sure what, yet. I am listening.
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The images of the hands and the sun is stunning. Wow, what a powerful image. I find your words to be quite inspirational. Thank you!
Posted by: rennata | November 24, 2009 at 06:58 AM
I love how the light shines through the hands!
Posted by: Lori Spindler | November 24, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Wonderful photo with the sun coming through the hands. Have fun with the production on Sunday.
Posted by: susie | November 24, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Inspiring quote. Love the hands, powerful image.
Posted by: Paula - Buenos Aires | November 24, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Love the photo.
And oh my, I *love* that you reconnected with an old friend through AEDM. That's so awesome and makes me super happy to hear. :-)
Posted by: leah | November 24, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Julie, I just love the hands images. Yes, let's get together. We can share art journals but mine is about 5 pages! Just started one for the first time ever.
Posted by: Susan Reep | November 24, 2009 at 12:01 PM
what fun to reconnect with an old friend via AEDM. i want to thank you too for your heart-felt comments when you've come to visit. muchos gracias!
Posted by: sueokieffe | November 24, 2009 at 03:34 PM
I love the shining sun and how great to reconnect.
Posted by: Julie | November 24, 2009 at 04:19 PM
How wonderful to connect with old friends! it's like a breath of fresh air, isn't it?!
Thanks for your comment on my eco-brooches ... to anwser your size question, they range between 5.5 and 7 cms in diameter
C :)
Posted by: Chrissy | November 24, 2009 at 06:58 PM
really like those many hands
Posted by: lilas | November 25, 2009 at 06:43 AM
i LOVE Mary Oliver!
love the way you write, too
Posted by: Carmen | November 25, 2009 at 05:58 PM