Donna Louise Faber

Creating is Breathing

Volume 1, Issue #2

It’s been a long, wet winter here in Northern California.  It's been raining for weeks, the dogs have tracked copious amounts of mud and yuck in from the outside, and my family and I have shared more than one bout of the latest flu.  You know, a good virus is the gift that keeps on giving!  Well, I'd like to return this particular gift back to sender!

What's the Latest?

I’ve entered into what I refer to as an ADD or attention deficit phase of my artistic expression.  I don’t have the attention span or the focus I did around Christmas time.  No, rather, I have the attention span of a gnat.  Even Francine is quiet. Mid-January is the last time I finished a large piece, and subsequent larger projects have stalled in favor of smaller projects that provide immediate gratification for this restless, creative mind. When I get in this mood, and yes, it’s happened before, I typically end up making cards.  There’s something about card making that meets the need, if you know what I mean.  Unfortunately, all of my card making things are stashed in the garage, and without the energy to drag them out (the flu, remember?), what was I to do? 

What to do.  What to do. 

Then, it hit me. 

An Art Journal

I have a small, beautiful embellished leather journal that’s full of hand-made paper.  Each page cries for a small bit of art, something that is the size of a card.  And to make them, I can use anything I want – paper, stickers, stamps, paint, metallic pens – absolutely anything!  It’s been a challenge keeping to the 3” x 5” size, but it’s been kind of fun, too, experiencing with texture, and constructing each piece.  It’s like mini-scrapbooking.  I’ve published quite a few pages on Facebook, a few on Twitter,  and kept a few back because they are private. When the journal is full, it will be chock full of creative energy and magic!

In the meantime ...

Until I get my latest original piece finished and can post something new here, I’ve pulled a few older pieces out of the vault.  These date back to 1990, which is 20 years ago already, and they’re two of my favorites.  The first is my “Lingerie Vampire”, which is a study in big hair and sharp teeth.  You can read more about her here. I also brought “Oh Lydia!” to the forefront, as well.  While Lydia is quite naughty, she is another big favorite for obvious reasons.  I mean, just look at her.  What attitude!  Read more about Lydia here. 

So … I will leave you with this until the young maiden of Spring graces us with warmer, drier days.  When She does, I’ll gladly crawl out of this wet, miserable funk and find myself some true inspiration! 

Take care, 

D~