It's time for another serious cleaning out. Blogging is making me more attached to the cool things I have (sorry, Dede), especially when I see you all thrifting the same stuff and posting about it. Just come on over here and fill a bag. We would all be grateful.
A new issue is that my art has multiplied with licensing- a wonderful thing in itself. Samples to approve arrive in big boxes and then sit around filling more small spaces. What to do with all that? There are 8 of these paintings licensed to Oopsy Daisy as giclee canvases for the wall. As much as I love them, I haven't any place to hang the originals in my small house so when the samples arrived I put them in storage. Another project. I need to clear that out too.
I gave one set of samples to Olivia for her room after the fire, but there was another set too. Then one day at the pond Jake and I walked with Peter who is on the board for a daycare center in the Bronx. They had just moved into a new facility and he was telling me how exciting it was but that it needed so much. I offered the other set of samples thinking they might as well live on a wall rather than sit in storage. So sometime last fall we went down there and delivered the art, toured the classrooms and I met the director. We talked about where to hang them- at the eye level of a 4 year old in a long hall where they line up to go outside. It was a little awkward being fussed over by the kids and teachers --Hello, Miss Charlotte-- but it was wonderful to see where the paintings would go. And I loved meeting the children who spend as much time there as they do in their homes-- to think they would look at my art and maybe be inspired to make their own. Then a little while ago I got these adorable thank you's in the mail. So glad I did that.
What do you have that you could share somewhere? Extra art in the garage, the studio...would it inspire, brighten a bare space? Maybe ask around. And then it gives you a reason to make more art too! xoC
That is such a wonderful thing! I would have never thought of donating art to a daycare, etc. I, too, have a small house. Almost all of my art is in portfolios, waiting for the money to frame them and the space to hang them!
Posted by: Loretta | March 16, 2007 at 03:07 PM
I've just stumbled onto your blog, and I feel right at home here! Your sweet felt creations remind me of the Christmas tree ornaments my mom used to make. I've added you to my faves list, and will come back often. Thanks for the inspriation!
Posted by: Tammy | March 16, 2007 at 08:41 PM
Charlotte,
What a fabulous idea to share your art with children! The "thank you's" (Miss Charlotte!) are adorable.
It's inspiring...I am going to dig around in the ahem...storage facility (my husband used to call it his garage!)and see what I can come up with.
I love your blog, it is very welcoming. I just started blogging, and am wondering, how do I get things DONE now that I love wandering from blog to blog?
Posted by: Lidyb | March 16, 2007 at 08:54 PM
What a wonderful idea. The thank you cards are cute.
Posted by: Rachael | March 17, 2007 at 02:11 AM
My Dear,
I have always said to keep the things you really love, and unburden yourself of the rest! Now that I know you want cool stuff, I'll be cleaning out my basement!
Love ya,
Dede
Posted by: Dede | March 17, 2007 at 10:22 AM
It is with GREAT pleasure that I happened upon your blog this morning while enjoying my morning coffee. Each post more fabulous than the last. I look forward to MORE.
Posted by: Mary Ann | March 17, 2007 at 12:51 PM