boats at dawn, Monotype of the Day #505

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Day 139 of Year 2 (Actually Day 140)

I realized today that I make these boat scenes when I need a sense of inner peace and calm. Making them quiets my mind although today, it only partially worked. It's been a busy few days with the holidays and I'm calling my scattered energies in. The print reflects this, it's not as tranquil as my other boat prints. Still, it calmed and grounded me.
This is a little strange- I find it much more rewarding to post on days with symmetrical numbers like today- day 505. It's oddly satisfying! Numbers do have poetry. 😊

Just Now
By W. S. Merwin

In the morning as the storm begins to blow away
the clear sky appears for a moment and it seems to me
that there has been something simpler than I could ever believe
simpler than I could have begun to find words for
not patient not even waiting no more hidden
than the air itself that became part of me for a while
with every breath and remained with me unnoticed
something that was here unnamed unknown in the days
and the nights not separate from them
not separate from them as they came and were gone
it must have been here neither early nor late then
by what name can I address it now holding out my thanks

From : The Pupil: Poems https://amzn.to/37ViSsn
https://merwinconservancy.org/2017/09/just-now-by-ws-merwin/

bower, Monotype of the Day #503

Day 137 of Year 2 (Actually Day 138)

It was another prop your eyes open with toothpicks night. I barely made it to the print studio but as always, I found myself revived by the process. It's a busy week for Americans prepping for Thanksgiving. Wishing those that celebrate a beautiful day with much to be grateful for. I am grateful for so many things but especially my family and friends, my studio, and .you. Thank you for all the kind words, reactions, and support throughout my Monotype of the Day project. It means so much! Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo #gratitude

Tunnel of Love, Monotype of the Day #444

Day 78 of Year 2 (Actually Day 79)

I'm sort of obsessing on this fiery boat right now. It's meaning is not clear to me yet. I'm also using a smaller plate (8"x10") and that makes the experience of working more intimate and focused. There is less space for distraction and overworking. Switching it up is a necessary part of a healthy art practice. Ruts lead to droughts. Wishing all those who celebrate a very healthy and sweet New Year. xo

the window, Monotype of the Day #356

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It's very late. I've fallen off the sleep wagon, but only temporarily for a beautiful holiday night of family bonding. I won't say much more because sleep is calling except I love tonight's poem. This daily print making process has revealed so much to me that is really hard to put into words. I hope some of what I feel and experience in this intimate conversation between artist (me) and the Universal Artist, source of all creativity, spills over to you. xo

This work is paired with by "[Of all that God has shown me]" by Mechtild of Magdeburg, trans. Jane Hirshfield

the artist is alive, Monotype of the Day #355

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Ten days to one year! I'm feeling excited about day 365 even though I have no plans to stop my daily prints. I've already pre-sold my one year print. This makes me feel some pressure but, I am determined to treat it like any other day. We shall see what happens. 😊 Today a piece to welcome the holiday. Wishing everyone a beautiful holiday filled with connection, joy and love.

xoxo