A lovely illustration of change…a local sunflower
I have been dragging my heels, avoiding doing something that has needed to be done…but I am on my way! If you have been here before, you probably notice, things are different around here!
YAY!!!
It has taken me a while but I finally got thoughts together and organized (kind of) and, well, welcome to my new home. I needed to change the look of my blog to better reflect where I am going with my art work, my paper sculptures. My old header was wonderful and I miss it, but I grew out of it, so here I am….compliments of my son Tom!
So much has happened in the last few months and I have been remiss in reporting all of this great progress!
So much has happened since we last spoke. I have been making my big, beautiful paper flower sculptures but, honestly, I am trying to figure out the very best way to get them out into the world. They delight me when they are hanging around the house with me, but my mission is to spread the delight! Some of them are still at Millesime and I have recently entered another local sculpture show. It is a juried show which means there is a panel who decides if my pieces get selected. Usually it is a group of artists who do the selecting. Actually, I don't know who does the judging for this show but I hope they like flowers! This is another step towards letting the world experience the "Delight".
All of this progress, all of these changes have been exciting and terrifying at the same time. I have been asking for changes from myself and they have come. My environment seems to be self adjusting. I am stepping forward in faith, embracing the changes and looking forward to what tomorrow brings.
The most important single thing I learned in college: "Change is the only constant". How very terrifyingly, thrillingly true!
Make today your best day ever!
Michele
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Looking forward to sharing NEW ideas with you about art and my journey back to doing art. flowers and who knows what else? For the last 30 years Michele has been designing beautiful flower arrangements for all kinds of people, from brides to prom goers, from dining rooms to boardrooms. Trained as a fine artist , Michele brought her unique vision to the art of Floral design. Designing flowers in a more relaxed,"unfloristy" way was always the goal when working for private clients.
Michele continues to do artwork , including paper sculpture (this is new!) and designing various products from table linens to greeting cards to holiday decorations, She continues to have a distinctive and diverse viewpoint she brings to her work. One of Michele's goals is to help people feel confidence and joy, enjoy art, enjoy flowers and enjoy the art of the everyday.
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Your site looks lovely — and the sunflower pics in various stages are cool! I'm excited for you and your family. It seems like all the pieces are falling into places for all of you!!!
Thea,
Thank you for your kind comment. Can't wait to connect again.
I confess, I haven't opened your website for a little while and when I stopped in today, the first thing I noticed was the updated look at thought how perfect it was for your new direction! The other was lovely but this one is more polish, professional and seems to better reflect your new path. I adore the sunflower series! How did you create that collage?
I'm excited to keep reading your blog posts and follow you on your new path!
I am with Liz, I haven't been here for a while and love the new look of your website. Love what you and what you create Michele!
Hi Michele,
I feel like the above. The new look of your blog is really more professional than how it was before and yet, it's still lovely and beautiful. I also do love how you illustrate change through the sunflower photos.
Thanks for sharing it with us. Looking forward to connect with you again.
Your header looks awesome, your son did great! You are very talented and your designs are beautiful! Keep working towards your goal of getting them out in to the public more!
WOW! You're new look on your site is incredible. Change is the only constant. Keep on rolling. You're doing great!
Love the awesome pictures
Have an amazing week!
Awesome new look to your site! And yes, the only constant is change and if we aren't changing we aren't growing and if we aren't growing life is stagnant and void of any real joy! Thanks for sharing your insights! Great job!
Hey! I've missed you! Nice to see the changes here on your site.
There is a beautiful song called "Everything Must Change." There are lots of versions of it, but I love Oleta's best:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8tVcgxh990
I always balk and fight change. I will start to look at it different now.. Thanks Michele !
Congratulations on stepping outside of your comfort zone and making changes necessary to get your unique brilliance out there in a much bigger way. You're doing awesome, Michele!
I love your new site!! It looks awesome
This definitely is YOU Michele…. Love your cover and how YOU are blossoming with your passion. Keep up the good work. So proud of how far you've come and looking forward to watching you express that passion in your art!
Love the website and I just love your beautiful flower creations – you are so gifted!
Love the new look Michele, a lot! You do such great artistic work, it's beautiful to see.
Oh yes, I agree. Change is the ONLY constant, although dealing with change can often be difficult. Nice header by the way Michele!
Great new look. Can't wait to see your future work.
The look is fresh and expansion just like your flowers Michele. Great job.