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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
the flow.
i am a firm believer in the flow. this is being so completely immersed in an activity that you are actually transcended into a state of rapture . . . losing complete awareness of time, people, distractions, and even basic bodily needs. being in the flow has been medically proven to result in basic happiness. i can attest to this. for me, playing the piano puts me in the flow like nothing else. i can play for hours and it will seem like minutes. i can play with the radio on and not even notice it. i can be starving, tired, full bladdered, etc . . . and it does not matter.
i start my day by getting into the flow, and i truly believe this is a direct link to my happiness. i THANK my mom for starting my piano lessons at age 4 and for “encouraging” me to keep up with it.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
gung hay fat choy.
wilma and i are wishing everyone a prosperous year of the snake.
Friday, February 08, 2013
suddenly instagram.
3 days ago, i felt like i fully entered the 21rst century . . . i finally got an iPhone AND i joined instagram all in the same day. for a self proclaimed Luddite, these were two pretty big moves. i was convinced by my jet setting friends that i would love both of these things, and they were so right. as much as i hate to admit it, the iPhone 5 is a pretty near perfect device and instagram, well, it’s just so satisfying. if you want to follow me and see what inspires me or what wilma and i are up to, go here (raedunnclay on instagram).
(i used these linen napkins at a luncheon i had at my studio today and just threw them over the back of a chair when i was cleaning up. later, the light was hitting them just so . . . sheer beauty.)
Saturday, January 12, 2013
serenity now.
this most amazing little beach is on the way to my studio (and less than 5 minutes from my home). i try to stop here many times a week so that wilma and i can collect our thoughts, soak up some inspiration, and run along the shore. it’s the perfect precursor to a day at the studio, and such a vital part of our routine.
Sunday, January 06, 2013
100 acts of sewing . . .
well . . . maybe more like 20. yesterday my sister and i took this amazing dress making class from the lovely SONYA PHILIP (she is the girl who made 100 dresses last year) . . . SO. INSPIRING. i’ve always loved the idea of wearing a uniform. it would make my life so much easier. my favorite dress that i own is a simple a-line dress from THEORY that i’ve worn (and still wear) for almost 10 years. i had always intended to find a seamstress to make me 10 more of said dress, but you know how THAT goes . . . never happened. coincidentally, the dress that i made yesterday (in 3 hours) is almost IDENTICAL to it. meet my new uniform.
Monday, December 24, 2012
a very cabo christmas.
yesterday we left stormy san francisco and 2.5 hours later we were HERE ! i love the magic of the airplane. we are chrsitmasing in CABO this year. i am SO looking forward to drawing, painting, swimming, surfing and EATING ! what a perfect way to end the year . . .
Sunday, December 23, 2012
joyeux noël.
wishing everyone a VERY WILMA CHRISTMAS.
family + friends + food
(not necessarily in that order)
oxox
Friday, December 21, 2012
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
1982
fresno, california
i was rummaging through some of my old artwork the other day and came across this calligraphy that i did almost 30 years ago ! it is a beautiful anonymous prayer that was written in the 17th century (i think maybe by a nun ?). i’m having it framed and giving it to my mom for christmas. i can’t think of a more perfect gift for her and it literally just fell into my lap. i love when that happens.
Friday, November 30, 2012
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
november 29, 2012
berkeley, california
today was my first day of calligraphy class. though i’ve done “regular” calligraphy before, now i’m learning how to do the beautiful fancier calligraphy with a teeny tiny pointed nib. it is incredibly enjoyable to spend a few hours simply writing the alphabet over and over and over. it’s like i’m in first grade again . . . but so much wiser (and wearing nicer shoes).
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
p a u s e .
sometimes during the holiday madness, i am moving so fast that i literally forget to stop and eat or even drink. that is why i sometimes need a REMINDER staring me in the face to slow down and pause for a few minutes . . . even have a nice cup of tea.
there are some new reminder cups in the shop.
