Whilst I think the exhibition would have been amazing, the conversation with the woman from Brooklyn seemed filled with dimension and possibility. And that dear senior artist! I want to be like that.
Oh, I so want to be just like that. To never let go of the wonder...
This is priceless, Lindsay! As is evident in many of my essays, I am so attracted to this kind of interaction, opportunities for connection, of wonder, of just letting the moments be what they will without us feeling the need to inject ourselves in any particular way. I love that you have memorialized both the exchange with the women from Brooklyn (my in-laws are from there, too), and that quiet, powerful scene of the artist studying another artist's work. So much to take in!
Oh, Lindsay, this is GOOD!!! I felt as though I myself was standing right next to those inquisitive women at the gun display trying to decipher their French! You have inspired me to visit a gallery and just sit and sketch…blissful quietude 🧡
A wonderful post! So full of feeling!! Aren’t we lucky that we can connect so easily? That we can continue to learn? And continue to see the wonders around us? This one hit home beautifully.
I too have been writing and arting in a little notebook, capturing so many present moments for future memories. Thanks so much.
We are so lucky to connect and learn, at any age! And I always delighted at the writing prompts that exist, all around me. (and drawing prompts too:) Love that you have a notebook as well. It's a great practice for all the reasons discussed, but it also gets me off my phone!
Whilst I think the exhibition would have been amazing, the conversation with the woman from Brooklyn seemed filled with dimension and possibility. And that dear senior artist! I want to be like that.
Oh, I so want to be just like that. To never let go of the wonder...
It's so true, the exhibition was really just a catalyst for a good conversation! I bet the curators would approve of that result! So much wonder :)
This is priceless, Lindsay! As is evident in many of my essays, I am so attracted to this kind of interaction, opportunities for connection, of wonder, of just letting the moments be what they will without us feeling the need to inject ourselves in any particular way. I love that you have memorialized both the exchange with the women from Brooklyn (my in-laws are from there, too), and that quiet, powerful scene of the artist studying another artist's work. So much to take in!
Thank you Elizabeth, this means so much. Connection and wonder are my driving forces, I see that in your writing too :)
PS - My mom panicked when she saw the picture of the woman drawing, she thought it was her!
You did a good job on the guns and pouch. So much fun
Thanks Barrie! We painted a lot that week by beginning with a simple pencil sketch, but I have to say a black pen is where I am more comfortable.
Little moments like this. They're the most precious and often insightful of all.
So true... and keeping a notebook / sketchbook guarantees I will remember these moments. Waning memory deserves its own newsletter! ha!
Oh, Lindsay, this is GOOD!!! I felt as though I myself was standing right next to those inquisitive women at the gun display trying to decipher their French! You have inspired me to visit a gallery and just sit and sketch…blissful quietude 🧡
Thank you Amy! blissful quietude is SO GOOD for the soul. I high recommend. Even just for a few minutes... xo
A wonderful post! So full of feeling!! Aren’t we lucky that we can connect so easily? That we can continue to learn? And continue to see the wonders around us? This one hit home beautifully.
I too have been writing and arting in a little notebook, capturing so many present moments for future memories. Thanks so much.
We are so lucky to connect and learn, at any age! And I always delighted at the writing prompts that exist, all around me. (and drawing prompts too:) Love that you have a notebook as well. It's a great practice for all the reasons discussed, but it also gets me off my phone!