Shakerag was a singular experience. I loved the campus and being surrounded by natural beauty and SO MUCH creativity. Kelsey surprised and challenged the class; I even managed to find my “inner” story. Thanks for a wonderful week.
Singular is a good word for it. It was so special, mostly because of the people. So great to be with you this week, Diane...and you'll be hearing from me about that book! :)
Shakerag is magical!!! I'd been wanting to go for a long time, was finally able to make it happen in 2023, and had a fantastic time. I wish I could have gone this year for your class, Kelsey. Thanks for sharing this, and looking forward to hearing more.
With inboxes bursting to capacity and like a lot of people getting more newsletters than I'll get through, I really appreciate the economy and focus of your work along with the eye candy that helps draw me in.
I love these types of interdisclinary programs- gosh! I want to go or teach there someday! Sounds amazing, can't wait to hear more. Thank you for sharing this
Thanks, Elizabeth! I am used to teaching at programs more focused on writing, so it was a treat to be able to be surrounded by so many amazing arts & artists.
This is wonderful/dope/a glass of fresh water after swimming in a salty sea with colorful corals and patterned fish after sitting in a cubicle -- the hand on the thigh, "the sky is dope," "the sky drank the last of the light the sun had to offer," the whole combination of sketches and pictures and highlighting, aerial perspective, text screenshot, map. It works so well all together. Thanks for sharing, and encouraging some art and metaphor everyday.
Sounds like an amazing experience! I can't wait to read more...
Yes, it does. A week of many types of art, how much fun is that!
Right?! It was dreamy!
Thanks, Loralee!
That sounded awesome.
And I wish I could buy your first drawing for my out of office message. 😂
Haha, maybe I can license it! :)
Do it! Can I get the discount code? 😀
If I had any idea how to actually license something… 😂
Shakerag was a singular experience. I loved the campus and being surrounded by natural beauty and SO MUCH creativity. Kelsey surprised and challenged the class; I even managed to find my “inner” story. Thanks for a wonderful week.
Singular is a good word for it. It was so special, mostly because of the people. So great to be with you this week, Diane...and you'll be hearing from me about that book! :)
You captured it beautifully. 🥰
Hi Tammy! There's still so much more to say! So glad we finally got to meet. (But sorry I didn't get your book from you. Will order it!)
Wasn’t that a stellar week? So glad to have met you!
Hi Gale! It was so great to meet you too! What a special experience!
I love everything you wrote and the smooth flow of it!🤭
Thanks so much!
Shakerag is magical!!! I'd been wanting to go for a long time, was finally able to make it happen in 2023, and had a fantastic time. I wish I could have gone this year for your class, Kelsey. Thanks for sharing this, and looking forward to hearing more.
How cool that you’ve been there, Megan! I never had so I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was awesome.
I had heard about it, so had some expectations (although I tried not to too much so I wouldn't be disappointed) but it was really all that and more. In ways I never could have expected. Here's my write-up: https://kidsisterpress.wordpress.com/2024/09/07/shakerag-2023-words-and-images/
Reading this and chatting with my partner about how much we enjoy your newsletter. Keep it coming.
I appreciate hearing that, David. I had so much to say after this week and felt like I only skimmed the surface...
With inboxes bursting to capacity and like a lot of people getting more newsletters than I'll get through, I really appreciate the economy and focus of your work along with the eye candy that helps draw me in.
Thanks for sharing that. Makes it worth it when I take such a long time to make it short! 😂
I love these types of interdisclinary programs- gosh! I want to go or teach there someday! Sounds amazing, can't wait to hear more. Thank you for sharing this
Thanks, Elizabeth! I am used to teaching at programs more focused on writing, so it was a treat to be able to be surrounded by so many amazing arts & artists.
We will hanging out as well waiting to see what you'll unpack from your nourished brain/heart.
Yes.
Love that: it does feel like an unpacking!
Sounds like an incredible week. Looking forward to hearing more about it!
Thanks, Liz! Looking forward to hearing about YOUR exciting adventures too! :)
art camp! How FUN!!!
SOOOO FUN! 🥰
Wow so much inspo!! Glad to know about the next hangout. On my calendar!!!!!!!
Yay!!
Dear Kelcey,
Thank you for sharing all this!
Art is dope!
Love,
Myq
Art IS dope!!!
This sounds like heaven! So happy to read about how it went for you x
Thank you! It was dreamy!
This is wonderful/dope/a glass of fresh water after swimming in a salty sea with colorful corals and patterned fish after sitting in a cubicle -- the hand on the thigh, "the sky is dope," "the sky drank the last of the light the sun had to offer," the whole combination of sketches and pictures and highlighting, aerial perspective, text screenshot, map. It works so well all together. Thanks for sharing, and encouraging some art and metaphor everyday.
Hell yeah: thanks for this fab comment!