| Be a good steward of your gifts. Protect your time. Feed your inner life. Avoid too much noise. Read good books, have good sentences in your ears. Be by yourself as often as you can. Walk. Take the phone off the hook. Work regular hours. ~ Jane Kenyon |
Over the weekend I stumbled across Emily Dickenson’s poem, “Hope” Is The Thing With Feathers and I thought you might appreciate it as I did.
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops — at all –
And sweetest — in the Gale — is heard –
And sore must be the storm –
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm –
I’ve heard it in the chillest land –
And on the strangest Sea –
Yet — never — in Extremity,
It asked a crumb — of me.
Hope is the thing that matters. It always has been. Humanity has faced past challenges. Plagues and wars. There was fear then, too. But there was always hope. Hope for a better day. Hope for a brighter future.
- Local First has partnered with local businesses to bring you a Bundle Box, filled with local goodies!
- Just a reminder that Local First, BID, and the Chamber of Commerce have partnered with local businesses to provide an online marketplace. It’s live now (and still being added to). We’ve put some art supplies in there…
- The Spark Series by the Durango Creative District has gone virtual! Join them on Zoom at April 16th from 6-8pm to discuss “Taking the Jump: Starting a Creative Business.” More info available here.
- Artist Keri Smith is posting a daily creative prompt, if you need some inspiration.
It’s important to experiment with your craft. The point is not to make a finished piece, but rather, to simply practice and explore. You can do this in writing (free flow exercises), music, art, etc. So, since you’re probably stuck at home a lot more these day, take advantage of the downtime to feed your inner life. Be it behind the easel, at your writing desk, wood shop, garden, etc. Take the opportunity to learn a new skill, read a book, write a letter, work in your yard/garden, get out for some fresh air, or generally keep busy in some way that nourishes you. Do something creative – you need your art!
Cheers!
Matthew & the Art Supply House crew
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