Sacred Play Workshop - 3 wonderful days spent with these beautiful ladies & the amazing Katherine of Valley Ridge Art Studio. 

 

from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the edge of Lake Erie, to the rolling fields of Wisconsin, to the long winding roads between here and there, to the wobbly chair in front of my computer screen...   I wave hello!  

and just like that, school is out for another year.  without any effort, we are keeping ourselves busy... picking homegrown spinach, beets, herbs, making mint milkshakes, & friendship bracelets, reading, drawing,  running barefoot in the green, green grass,  soaking up the carefree afternoons, and late nights.... hoping they last for a long time. 

ahhhhhh

Summer.  Has.  Arrived!!!

i absolutely love love love love love love summer! 

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some good summer music...

Lady Lamb & the beekeeper

Lissie

alabama shakes

David Wax Museum

tom tom club

TuNe-yArDs 

.  .  . 

this morning, as I was picking a day lily to bring indoors I heard the melodic chatter coming from the wrens that are teaching their little babies to fly... what a precious sight, seeing the little fledglings with their disheveled feathers trying over and over again to get up off the ground.  One almost landed right on me,  oblivious to the fact that their mama would so not approve of that.  I love when something such as this grabs my attention, reminding me that there are so many worlds within our world, so many beautiful worlds... and then I am reminded of a favorite quote... 

The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.  -  Henry Miller

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Last week was the opening of my show at Glass Growers Gallery in Erie, PA.  Seeing my work together like this is pretty darn gratifying.  It was there that I had my very first gallery show years ago, how nice it was to be back. 

I am so touched to read this very nice write up about my work for the gallery show. Wow. 

I have also updated my etsy shop with some prints. :) 

this summer i have started a new drawing journal...

one page done, many to go. 

It's been a busy year for my girl.  Playing Dorothy of the Wizard of Oz in her school play, making Challenge Soccer for next season, and graduating from grade school...  my heart hurts in the best way!  I swear she was just this little baby... 

My workshop in Italy is coming up soon, there are still a few spaces left, if you wish to be there!  It will be an amazing time of year to be in Orvieto, with Bill & Kristi...the best hosts!  I can hardly wait to be back! The group that is forming for the upcoming trip is a good one! ;) 

Comments

[Eileen Weigand]

Thank you for the updates, Misty!! And the peek in to your summer! Beautiful pictures of times filled with light and love- a wonderful way to spend summer. And,congratulations on the show- it looks amazing!! Love to you and yours. xoxo Eileen

[francesca dileo]

beautiful new blog header... love love love everything you do girl. you're such an inspiration. enjoy enjoy enjoy your beautiful summer.. xoxo

[Jennifer]

So nice to see your beautiful pictures again and read your lovely words. So inspiring and I also love your new blog header.

[Mary Beth Shaw]

Ah, this update makes me smile. So great to hear what you are doing, the kiddos have grown sooooo much. And your gallery show looks divine. Miss you sweet girl :) xoxo

[Carol Weiler]

So glad you are savoring summer....also my favorite time of year. Hope the rest is as lovely as the beginning.

[Clare]

It looks all very idyllic

[beth]

i'm always so happy to see you here....you've been missed !!...xo

[wanda]

THANK YOU for this beautifu and inspiring post! i love that i am ALWAYS insiRED by your work and the YOU that you are and that you shARE so much of YOUS with all uf us'! xoxo

[regina]

So lovely...always lovely. Thanks letting us have a little look. Hugs!

[Judy Wise]

Beauty surrounds you because beauty's within you. Happy, joyful summer to you and your family dear Misty. Your photographs are astounding and congratulations on your show; you always inspire me.

[lorraine lewis]

I was so happy to come here and see this beautiful post. I agree with Judy- "beauty surrounds you because beauty is within you".. so very true. xoxo

[Roberta]

Oh Misty...been missing you so much, your "voice", your visual imagery, little vignettes of your life, your art, your loves. I know this is your favorite time of year, as you get to spend it with the ones you love. So, I am wishing you a beautiful and creative summer! The seeds of art creativity you helped plant in my own artist heart, continues to grow, and with it, the confidence to try new things. So, as always, I thank you for that :-)
Hugs from across the states,
Roberta

[rachel awes]

misty mawn,
love your name
+ your photos are breath-taking/giving
+ art sooo pretty. lovely to visit.
lovely is everything. xox

[Jennifer White]

such amazing things happening this summer for all of you...sending my love to you, Kevin, India and Jade... I miss you terribly and these pieces that you posted above, damn Natalie.. you know I'm speechless... xoxxo

[Jo]

Congratulations on a stunning looking show! I am also enjoying Alabama Shakes.... Took my daughter and a friend to their first gig - Kimbra - very cute! Oh, to be able to join you in Italy....

[Karen]

Really enjoyed your post, all the photographs, your paintings, they all seem poignant somehow, fragile, almost as if they are already of another time. I am so pleased to hear of your exhibition, and I really love the girl with the feathers. Karenxx

[Sharon Tomlinson]

Dear Misty girl, What a treat! Wish I could visit your gallery show. "...gratifying..." yes indeed I'm sure it is a wonderful feeling. Miss you lots.

[sue]

Your photographs really speak for themselves...Thanks for the INSPIRATION!!!! I am a mixed media artist and instructor from PA. Please check out my blog.

[Susie LaFond]

Awesome stuff Misty. Your wee ones are turning into precious people and I totally can relate to experiencing them growing up, blooming and thriving. The video was super fun. I gotta show that to my 18 yo who adores home made vid for their pure creativity. Your photography always takes my breath away as does your art...enjoy the rest of the summer days and nights and all of the in-between moments too. Capture them and hold them in a glass jar; like fire flies.