Wednesday, July 1, 2009

a mixed bag (of excitement and exasperation)

WooHoo!

 My work was included in the Summer "Sisterhood" issue of Somerset Studio Magazine and  I can't tell you how excited I was to see my work in print in a real magazine.  This excitement was short lived however as things are becoming increasingly hairy around here.  I am not one to lose, misplace or forget things but I seem to be on overload and this is exactly what I have been doing.  I have misplaced test scores and prescriptions, left behind beloved blankie and bears and  missed appointments over the past week.  We are set to move near the end of this month and it is time for me to start packing up my studio (along with the rest of my home).  I am reluctantly reporting that I need to bid you all adieu for a bit.  It is difficult for me to commit to not writing because I so enjoy your company but I am really not good company for anyone these days (and I have much to get done in the next few weeks).  I promise to take lots of photos as I pack, travel across the country and set up a new studio and life among the redwoods of Northern California.  I will be back September 1st with stories to tell, pictures to share and (hopefully) lots of new work.  Until then here are a few places you can find me this summer:

Somerset Studio        July/August 2009
Artful Blogging           August 2009
Public Bookstore       Summer 2009
The Buzz (podcast)    Coming Soon....

ps:  i'll still be checking in on all of you!

21 comments:

Sleepandhersisters said...

Wow Beth that must be such a buzz... it looks wonderful, I am going to see if I can get a copy here in New Zealand.

I am sorry things are a bit of a muddle at the moment. I will look forward to hearing from you when you are settled into your new life.

will miss you, take care

Katherine
x

tangled sky studio said...

thanks katherine....i'll be checking in on you and living a vicariously creative life!

the nest said...

I'm going to go to Hollanders tomorrow and grab a copy of that for myself! Congratulations!

A deep breath, a little sit down, finding that happy place, another deep breath; I wish I could be more helpful. Hang in there and know that I'm thinking of you, ok?

xo-annri

belinda marshall said...

can imagine how you feel! it's hard enough to move within one city.
congrats on your feature ~ so exciting to have your work in a mag that you can touch!
good luck with the upheaval, will miss you too :)

artslice said...

Oh boy, sounds like you have a lot of work and planning ahead of you. I'll miss you while you're gone!!
Congrats on your magazine features, that is so very exciting... yay! I'll be looking for them.
Here's to an uneventful move and an adventurous trip out west :)
~Brenda

mummysam said...

what a way to transition into your upcoming hectic move! I so wish you the best, and will miss checking in on you and your paintings......good luck good luck good luck!

tangled sky studio said...

annri-thank you and keep in mind i'm still looking to you as an eternal source of inspiration....
belinda and brenda-thanks for the well wishes and i'll be checking in on you both over the summer...see you soon!
sammi-i'll be back before you know it with new inspirations and ideas (thanks for all your support these past few months!)
...as i write i am smelling home made chicken stock for soup later (comfort food!) and about to finish a chapter of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver....(my culinary mind is already in
California)...see how i can't stop writing???? Bye!

Bridgette Guerzon Mills said...

congratulations beth on on all the publications!

Sorry life has been so hectic...that happens when your life is about to get turned upside down with a big move. Hang in there!

Jamie Ribisi-Braley said...

Congrats on the publication!!!
Hope that your moves goes flawlessly and that you are able to settle at your new home very quickly! Have a great time and just remember to slow down and enjoy the things that make you the happiest!

Michele Maule said...

Good luck on your move! Can't wait to hear about your new adventures in California! :D

Anonymous said...

congratulations on the publications. i hope your move goes smoothly.
i can totally relate to the misplacing of things. i've misplaced so many things lately. i'm most bummed about my camera (actually the camera card that was in the camera).

have a happy 4th.

Leililaloo said...

Dear Beth, i will miss you..I will be anxiously waiting for your return. Dear friend I wish you alllll the luck in the world with this big transition!

A a biggg congratulations on the features in the various media. That's really exiting news!

Janice La Verne said...

Congrats and more congrats on the publication. you deserve this recognition.

how smart to take a break from what you can while moving. we only moved across town two years ago and it was so much work!

sending good energy for the trip ahead, Janice... and you'll be on the West coast with Michele and I!

M.A. Wakeley said...

woo hoo is right! how wonderful to be published. i am so thrilled for you. have a wonderful exciting move and i will look forward to your supreme return :-) m.a. x

Flor Larios Art said...

Yes, I saw your art there...beautiful! Congratulations!

Unknown said...

I understand you are 'busy' (:.and I wish you a smooth transition to the area of Redwoods, shouldn't be too hard...
I am a fellow blogger, also featured in Artfulblogging..and I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your artwork..Hope to connect with you in Sep....oh and by the way...your 'boss' is awesome.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work! Saw you in Artful Blogging!
Good luck with your move... just keep breathing!
And welcome to California!!!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for visiting me Beth, I added you on my blogroll..so when you are all settled, have your studio ready among the redwoods..I''ll be visiting you again...I love your art and your curles too..

tangled sky studio said...

Beth(Mom),
i love your work and we r very proud of your articles! You r not only a good artist but a good writer.It has been wierd seeing you go from taking begginer classes to teaching them!You have the best job(and boss)ever.I know my friends are pretty impressed with your work................
can't wait for Mill Valley,
Phoebe E. Billups

Dionne said...

Congrats! I found you through the Artful Blogging magazine. The funny thing is, that I didn't even buy it, but I loved your feature and asked my husband to put you blog address into his phone, hehehehe, so I could look up your blog when I got home.

tangled sky studio said...

that's awesome! i'm so looking forward to getting back to blogging!!!! i'm busy taking photos, exploring and sketching...see you all soon (and thanks for all the great comments and emails).

cheers,
beth