mindfulness

hand-spun naturally dyed yarn bought locally, driftwood we found on Sullivan's island sc, plaster + concrete on a walnut wood canvas. 45w x 36h x 2 depth.  As I was planning this piece I was so anxious to get carried away by the detail and ultimately allow that to distract from the most breathtaking wood grains in this slab of walnut wood that I felt passionately about being the star of the show. Connor built this canvas at least four months ago, and it took me 2+ months to build the courage to start painting. The past few months when I felt creatively inspired, I dove in head first telling myself to think minimalistic; my brain flooded with what I’d seen that day on Instagram, flashbacks of the most intricate yet dainty details created by some of the most talented NYC artists I got to view in person this summer, and the comments made by others wishing I would create more simplistic pieces. I personally feel most drawn to simplistic, minimalist art myself.  For as long as I can remembe