Friday, August 28, 2009

I've Been Gone


"Gone from Myself"


"Bruised Peaches and Cream"
(Ha! It's so true though!)

I've been sick and really haven't felt like doing any art. I have been slowly working on the dolls and trying to figure out which shows this Fall I can reasonably do. Tonight was 2 hours(while I watched 'A Very Long Engagement' for maybe the 4th time-oh, I love that movie every time) for one sleeve which seems very silly. I was very happy because a good friend of mine was in town for a museum conference so seeing her was a lot of fun. Besides that, I have just been a pain, sick and tired. I worked with some photographs and I look, well, sick and tired. It would be lovely to somehow get away and do something different, but I need to get my act together first. If I can ever do that then I can take a some kind of break from where I am. I hope all is well with all of you out in blogland. I am reading your blogs and as always, loving what you are up to and have to share so thank you!

11 comments:

Ruthie Redden said...

sweet merle, that is not so good to hear that you have been feeling ill. It is hard to be so creative when feeling low. so hope you are on the mend now & back to yourself very soon. *ruthie*

Unknown said...

hi ruthie,
i'm doing better-no worries. thanks so much. and yes, when you are sick you think you can do all these things you have been meaning to do but you really are just sick and can't do anything. hope all is well with you!
take care,
merle

Unknown said...

Chin up Merle, put on your stripies, and your fairy gown, sit upon your painted chair and have a nice cup of tea.... Ren xxx
get well soon!

Carol Anne Strange said...

Dear Merle, I hope you are feeling much better. Just take some time for yourself to simply `be' and all will be well. Your creativity will return tenfold. Lots of love and healing light. xxx

Unknown said...

thank you ren! oh, stripey socks would have helped if it wasn't so hot here! the weather has been out of control so my migraines have as well-i always think i can take art to bed with me but that is just silly. it is hard when you have ideas and things that need to be created but you just feel too tired and out of it to do them. hopefully this weekend and next week will be better. hope all is well with you-i am loving you mossy green sweater!
xo,
merle

thanks so much carol anne. yes, you are so right. i have a very hard time relaxing-i will try to watch a movie on dvd and will be doing 10 other things at once which is crazy! hope all is well with you in your creative land.
xo,
merle

Jo Potter said...
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Jo Potter said...

Merle,
I completely understand how you feel when the creative and emotional energy moves too fast and gets out of control, it can make you feel exhausted...
Take things easy and look after yourself to build up your strength again.
You will have to visit England someday and kick up your heals with us fairy folk. So you better get well!:)

Much love as always. Jo.xx

salty pebble said...

awwwwww bless xxxx not nice feeling poorly ;0(...takes alittle time for bodies to adjust back to normal when u have had a low spirit. hope ur feeling much better now xxxxx myself and daughter huggled on the sofa the other day feeling blue with feversh symptoms...but we are back to ourselves again thankfully ;0)
trying to push myself back into my fairy illustrations...but need a big boot up my bum hee hee ;0)
best fairy wishes xkazzyx

salty pebble said...

p.s love your art and dolls!
truely magical and full of beautyx

Unknown said...

thank you so much jo! just a lot going on that has been wearing me out physically and emotionally. i am starting to work on the dolls and other things again. and, oh how i would love to visit england again and see you! it would be pure magick! hope all is well with you!
xo,
merle

kazzy,
that you so much. i glad you and your daughter are feeling better too. when i was sick, my twin was really sick as well-who knows where one begins and the other ends? you will get back to your illustrations when you can-start small! wishing you much luck! and, thank you for your compliments on my art and dolls-they are always so appreciated.
xo,
merle

Heather said...

your newest photos are so lovely! love what you loaded on flickr. Glad you guys had a good visit. Feel better!!! Its almost our season :)