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"Settle For The Stars" - acrylic on cradled wood panel, 12 x 16 x .75. Ready to hang. Available August 11-12 at Fusion Gallery.
Wanting to be in the sky
with the stars
and the moon
the clouds
But for now, she will have to settle for the stars at her fingertips.
- girlspring.com
The helmeted explorations continue. But today, let's reach for another star - a writer, editor, creator, imaginer and artist who just published a book which touches on the thing we often explore here - bold, brave, edge of the eyeballs living.
What if young you and your sister were abducted by a traveling preacher in the 1970's in the south? And what if that story had been festering within you for a lifetime, waiting to be told, covered in scars and shame and pain?
Wanting to be in the sky
with the stars
and the moon
the clouds
But for now, she will have to settle for the stars at her fingertips.
- girlspring.com
The helmeted explorations continue. But today, let's reach for another star - a writer, editor, creator, imaginer and artist who just published a book which touches on the thing we often explore here - bold, brave, edge of the eyeballs living.
What if young you and your sister were abducted by a traveling preacher in the 1970's in the south? And what if that story had been festering within you for a lifetime, waiting to be told, covered in scars and shame and pain?
Settle for the Stars
Earthell Latta
Writer Avery Caswell (I have had the honor of working with Caswell on a number of projects in the past) gently "midwifed" the story of Earthell Latta and her sister, giving voice to things long unspoken, and providing a space to investigate, process and heal the trauma of a lifetime of secrecy. Salvation isn't just a story to read, it's an example of using your talents as a creator to peel back the layers in a collaboration, allowing both storyteller and story writer to light the light shine in.
I am inspired by the open-hearted bravery of both Latta and Caswell in the telling, listening, writing and then sharing it all with the world. Whoa.
If you decide to give the book a go (you can pre-order now on Amazon), I'd love to hear how it impacts you. Wonder Mike says there will be treats involved. :)
I am inspired by the open-hearted bravery of both Latta and Caswell in the telling, listening, writing and then sharing it all with the world. Whoa.
If you decide to give the book a go (you can pre-order now on Amazon), I'd love to hear how it impacts you. Wonder Mike says there will be treats involved. :)
6 Comments
o, o, o! can't wait to read. thank you for the gift of your open-hearted sharing here about these inspiring creators and about the creative inspiration and stars ever present at our fingertips.
Dotty! YAHOOOOOOO! I can't wait to get my hands on this book. And it is always my pleasure to share with open heart....big hugs!
Always reach for the stars! Don't be afraid sweet girl!
Carol! Star-reaching should be our second nature, don't you think? xo
Most excellent painting. I can see you saving feathers by the bag for a costume for speaking engagements to augment the tutu.
Carl! You know it! And Wonder Mike will make a superb feathery sidekick! ha ha!
