The Oregon Coast Should Be Mandatory
[ weekend polaroids © Andrea Jenkins ]
I have a feeling that even if my history wasn't rooted on this coast it would still be magical to me.
Anna and I took a little adventure this past weekend to Manzanita, Oregon (northern Oregon coast) and met up with twelve other women from around the country for a little rest and relaxation. For us that means really good food, walks to town & on the beach, conversations about work & life, and lots and lots of photos.
This year Kelly Rae brought some canvases, collage materials, and paints along with her. She had planned to work on some personal projects after most of us had left. Instead she brought them out and we had a collage/painting summit. Collaging & painting with my hands alongside Kelly Rae and the others resulted in serious inspiration.
I am thinking that my canvas is in-progress (it's nice & big : 20x20). I loved the process of building the layers of papers and texture and paint but I think I may add something else/more of something. For right now I am just letting it rest.
Anna got loved and loved and loved some more. I think a few of them even whispered wonderful thoughts on living a life full of creativity into her sweet little ears.
[ photo © Karen Walrond ]
Everyone needs a group of friends like this. A group that can get together for creative support & to see you for who you are inside & out. I am feeling very thankful.
Much love to Jen, Kelly Rae, Andrea, Andrea, Tracey, Jen, Jen, Katherine, Brene, Myriam, Karen, and Alex (and we missed you Mati).
FOR LOCALS : A new Come Play Eugene creative get-together is set for September 12 & 13 (including our now annual adventure to the Coburg Antique Fair). All the details here.
totally jealous here....this is the first summer in years I wasn't able to visit my OR friends and head to the coast...I miss it so! Manzanita is the cutest little town too. I also just purchased a Kelly Rae canvas this weekend. How amazing to be able to create along side her. Looks like an a wonderful time.
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incredible!
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Howdy! That collage you made is completely stunning. I think I never got a chance to tell you that. I admired it all day! It was completely inspiring to watch you make it! xoxo!
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That is one inspiring pile of supplies and one gorgeous canvas - as is!
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Hi, Ali. I think your canvas is really wonderful; I love the neutral tones and the use of texture. It's been a long time since I've seen a coast of any kind (I live in the desert), but your canvas sure gives me the feeling of being on a beach somewhere. Thanks for sharing your work.
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Gorgeous photos Ali! I missed you too! xoxoxo
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I just picked Kelly Rae's book up again this morning to reread parts of it: like th part on listening to your whispers, and questioning your fears, oh and the one about finding your community. Love it. And how completely fun that you all got away together to just create--you are both fantastic; it's no wonder your friends!!
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I'm loving the reports of your amazing weekend--and that overhead shot of the art supplies is fantastic. This is the sort of thing that just rejuvenates, isn't it? So glad you could all come together. What an incredible tradition.
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Glad you enjoyed the Oregon Coast. We love it here.
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