FIFTH MONDAY
I selected readings on silence and solitude for the Artist Retreat Day I am running at St. George’s Arts, Esher, this Wednesday. Noticed the importance of nature to artists and writers. Simplicity.
Went down to the sea to collect some water. The sun was out, the wind was blowing, the sea was lively. I trampled over the shingle banks and down to the water’s edge. Watched the waves sweep in and out for a few minutes. As the sea washed out I went forward with my bottle. The sea whooshed back and covered my feet up to the ankles. I managed to scoop up half a bottle of Hastings seawater including a single pebble. Spent the afternoon back at my desk with wet feet. Art is fun.
Today’s quote: “Artists are people who have developed their seeing muscles by constant, disciplined use.” Corita Kent – Learning by Heart.
Halfway through the residency. I am through the worst fog and into working with the ideas that arose. Did the discipline of regular time in a studio help? Have the weekly exercises made a difference?
Drew ten leaves.
