 "Queen Ingrid" - mixed media on aquabord, 16" x 20". SOLD. [FLORINDA] Never wear mauve at a ball... [LUCINDA] Or pink... [STEPMOTHER] Or open your mouth... From the song "First Midnight", Into the Woods Meet Queen Ingrid, who was banished from her kingdom to the land of Textile with Tim Gunn. She is one of the characters created in a collaborative story-telling demonstration earlier this week, and she has stolen my heart. :) The village women named her and told me her story as she was emerging from the board. Magical! So now we have a journey into the woods where queens are banished to Project Runway episodes. I believe she was banished for daring to dress however she darn well pleased, and likely she is quite happy to hang out with Tim and play with fabric instead of handling the adminstrative duties of the realm. I think part of our forest adventure has got to be to come closer to who we are inside, bring that girl to the outside and then let her shine brightly even when we return to civilization (well, if we ever return. I am quite happy here in the woods). Ingrid was adopted by one of the most charming ladies in the village, someone with a twinkle in her eye and a kind word for everyone. Thank you, sweet collector! Yesterday, I was thrilled to have tea with a new friend, artist Lynda Sauls. And a kind of nudge nudge wink wink from the universe, I learned she is also a person who ventures into the woods, with a studio space in an untamed part of Florida, nestled in the Wild Flamingo nursery. Read about her journey here. And take a peek at her incredible artwork here. Now then, it's time to get back into the studio. There is a delightful girl in the forest clamoring to be painted. :)
7 Comments
1/11/2017 02:22:04 pm
Jen, you were born to create, pure and simple. Love your painting. Love your writing. Love that you bring to the outside who you are on the inside. Thank you.
jen
1/11/2017 05:00:17 pm
Dear Dotty! You brought tears of joy to my eyes! Thank you for your kind, loving words. I am so touched...big hugs to yoU! 1/12/2017 03:38:57 am
Beautiful... love her dress! Your beautiful queens remind of a card game I play with my grandson Uri called Halomi =My Dreams. Its all about Sleeping Queens and how to awaken them. Found this link but sorry its just in Hebrew! http://www.foxmind.co.il/game-79 By the way he always wins. I think its was made by a young girl.
jen
1/12/2017 08:20:57 am
Carol! I am fascinated by the concept of this game! If only I could read Hebrew...hmmmm, I wonder if there is an English version somewhere? Thank you for the lovely compliment, and for sharing this game link. I am on the hunt for it now, as I think the queens are demanding I have it in the studio. :) 1/12/2017 09:25:43 am
Made a mistake about the game it's called Halomot--Dreams so far can't find an English version. Next time I am there I will look at the instructions. They may be in English too. Don't think Hebrew is on the cards. Found IT!!! http://www.gamewright.com/gamewright/index.php?section=games&page=game&show=140
jen
4/16/2021 12:24:57 pm
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