THREE THINGS Issue 13

THING ONE  

Along with a very Happy New Year to all of you, I'm also celebrating myself a bit here today.  This is the first anniversary of both my Three Things (arty news) and a whole year of Slow Art Sundays (on Instagram). 

I am grateful to all of you who have walked along with me in this art venture and encouraged me in my journey. It honestly means a lot. As a New Year's THANK YOU, I have compiled the past year of Slow Art Sundays into a simple guide for your enjoyment! I hope you'll find it to be a gift that will slow down your heart rate and increase your art appreciation. 

You can look for this PDF document in another email. I'm also happy to share it around and think it would be an awesome 5 minute classroom activity for teachers who always need a hand. If you know someone that might enjoy using this, feel free to forward it on.  

                             

THING TWO

It's January 1st and I'm heading off on a two week adventure!  In the village of Lake Cowichan, BC on Vancouver Island is an artist residency program that I have been accepted into. I have an artsy project that I will be working on while there and I'm very excited to have this opportunity.

Watch my Instagram for details as I go along (unless I'm too busy in which case I'll fill you in when I'm back   )

Ferry rides, island forests, fabulous art time, and walking fearless into 2024!

         

 
THING THREE

What does your 2024 look like?  Do you pick a word of the year for yourself? Does the pace you keep need to change this year?  I really like this page from Brooke McAlary's' book SLOW.  Is there anything on the list you could use more or less of in 2024?
 
Out of the slow living movement has emerged "slow art".  This is a method of looking at art that is proving to help kids focus more (amongst many other benefits, but this reason is my current favourite).  Part of my project at the residency will be zeroing in on Slow Art and I'm anxious to see where that may lead.  I can't wait to have some time to really think through what it is that appeals to me so much about this practice and what my role with it will be.

As you look ahead to the new year may you be blessed to follow your God-given calling, whatever that might be. To 2024! 

Artfully yours,
Glenna