flores del mar - flowers from the sea

with this semester's lighter course-load (+ 3 snow days)

i'm able to devote time to exploring more in the studio.

i'm trying to give my unconsciousness voice

approaching the materials without a plan

responding instinctively to the metal, glass, and tools

an echo returned from my childhood

despite being a Midwestern girl now

my roots are connected to coastal life

New England and Florida are great pieces of my childhood

combing sand and surf,

when tides crept back to sea,

i'd investigate their forgotten pools

what wonder existed !

curious creatures, shapes, colors, and textures.

these joyful excursions have matured into my present work

they have been marinating for a few years

i let go

allowing the spontaneous

and less conscious parts of myself work

flores del mar - flowers from the sea

(thank you, Mari! she gave this piece a most fitting name)

i feel reminded of magic

kindled in spirit

overjoyed that my unconscious brought to existence such a pleasant piece

made by me... of copper, enamel, and oxidized silver

what childhood memories would find your work?

xx,

Lynsey

Walking Barefoot in the Grass : summer goodness

walking barefoot in the dirt and grass is something i long for

especially when i'm stuck in the city for too long

sometimes the will is so strong when i drive home from campus

i'll pull over to a remote road

open the doors and plop my feet onto the Midwest's floor

i'm not sure exactly what it is

but i feel more connected to myself

the world

and the people i love

so simple really

all it requires is a moderately picked up lawn or field

and your willingness to kick off those shoes

perhaps your sole will get dirty

but not your other one

if yours is like mine

it needs the soil

the tickle of grasslings

sunshine warmth

so thankful summer is here!

what's something you get the urge for in the summer?

xo,

Lyns

+++ CINNAMON +++

perhaps my afternoon coffee had something to do with this?
hunting items and photographs which give me the feeling of a season's turn
what does cinnamon remind you of?

i am zapped into a warm kitchen
my parents' house
early in the morning
when the light is dully reaching in
through the windows

hope you're feeling warm thoughts :)

xo,
Lynsey

go out !

hello hello!

it's not too often i have the time on my hands to stroll about
enjoying the sunshine
but today i HAD to make time

morning brought the cool breath of autumn
which the afternoon continues to exhale

my lungs are fresh today
my pedals were pushed faster than usual
carrying my body through the spots of sun and shade

strange how a little piece of nature can go so far
20 minutes outside & i feel revived
*sigh*

hope the day is treating you well
& that you make a little moment for yourself
to experience the wondrous change

xo,
Lynsey