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Arrivals: April 2006
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Tuesday, April 25, 2006. It felt good to get my hands deep in the clay, but the next day my palms were stiff and sore. It just shows me how long it has been since I have worked in the studio. Graduate classes, having a job and being obsessed with gardening all have consumed my mind and time so much that I can scarcely even think about sculpture. Wasn't that the idea of my "sabbatical? It is working thus far. I am eager to be done. Just muddling through,. Posted by Sarah @ 8:16 AM. Margaret Dyer, Pastels.
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Arrivals: October 2005
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Monday, October 10, 2005. And now on to the next thing. Well, you're married. How about that? I was honored to be there. When you called last night, I embarrassed a little that your mom had told you about how I was crying baby all weekend. I couldn't help it. I am so happy for you.and so weary with myself. I feel guilty that I cannot find contentment in my current situation. I'm such a whiner. I await your return. Love you bunches,. Posted by Grace @ 10:10 PM. Sarah Hempel Irani, Sculptor. Who Said Quitt...
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Arrivals: February 2006
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Thursday, February 23, 2006. Long time, no blog. I have such a difficulty staying interested in things for any period of time. What with my new schedule, I've had an opportunity to dig up some old paintings and I wonder, do I finish anything? I've decided to send 'Letters to Young Artist' - the book that started all this - on to you for a little inspiration. Also, I was curious as to whether you would be interested in going through a book together. Maybe 'Vein of Gold'? Write back. Love you,. Later, we m...
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Arrivals: September 2005
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Saturday, September 24, 2005. Perhaps, but not at the same time. Well, I am off to bed. See you soon. Posted by Sarah @ 1:15 AM. Friday, September 23, 2005. Still waiting your return - though I figure I have more days ahead without you instead of less. It's alright, I suppose, gives me time to think out loud. Still - is this the end for a while? Enjoy marriage, drink it in.but don't forget who you are. Posted by Grace @ 2:01 PM. Monday, September 19, 2005. It's a full length portrait I'm working on and I...
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Arrivals: January 2006
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Sunday, January 22, 2006. The studio on 5th Street is nearly empty. We finished with St. Joseph's crate and hopefully he'll go out this week. It feels good. I have thrown out a lot of junk and only kept the essentials. Well, that chair from the old Ethan Allen Room at Hillsdale isn't really a necessity, but I cannot yet bear to part with it. So, no more freaking out about leaving the studio. Great! Posted by Sarah @ 9:17 PM. Wednesday, January 11, 2006. For a lack of anything better. Either that, or burn...
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Arrivals: August 2005
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Sunday, August 28, 2005. I know you’re not there (yet) and the past week has given a lot of time to thinkand to avoid thinking. I think I’ve been reading too many novels about feudal societies or paying to much attention to politics - doing anything to avoid dealing with the truth in front of me, but then there it is again before me more clearly than ever. And yet, I do not ask. I can’t. The humiliation and shame is so great. How can I when I have been so false? Posted by Grace @ 10:57 PM. Issues. I ...
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Arrivals: November 2005
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Monday, November 28, 2005. Is it possible for an artist to flourish once she has had a whole garden to herself? I am still plagued by the daunting notion that first instincts are often right and that by holding on to my studio, I might strangle it and my art within it. Can I, also, grow in a paper cup? Believe it or not, I actually feel all creative thinking about those beansprouts in paper cups! Posted by Sarah @ 8:15 AM. Thursday, November 24, 2005. They're filling air. Maybe that's a bit harsh, bu...
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Arrivals: March 2006
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Wednesday, March 22, 2006. F" is not Love. I'm slacking again. No posts. No art. No art. No posts. Funny, how that is. Maybe being a Master is fundamentally about showing Love. Well, I've wasted many thoughts and given you few answers. I guess, like I've said, I think the the idea of what an MFA is is so off that I can't bear the thought of going through the motions just to get that last letter. One can be a true Master (maybe a better Master) in places other than academia. My two cents,. I have been ins...
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Arrivals: December 2005
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Friday, December 30, 2005. Here I stand at the last month of renting my studio. I cannot bear to go there. I have procrastinated in finishing my space downstairs. It is as if my inner artist says to me, "Maybe if we have no place to move to we won't have to move at all.". I am not sure what I am afraid of. Yes, I am. I am afraid of embodying the stereotype of the woman who gets married and has children and forgets her art until she is old. I have met those women and they live with regret. I have been wor...