I am no artist.

I am, however, creative.

There are many times when I thought that things might change for me and I might be able to pick up the pencil and draw or the paint brush and paint... It never worked well for me no matter how much I tried, practiced or prayed. It's surprising considering how bloody talented my parents are...

Here's the funny really - I can really only conceptualize art, I can't get it out of my head. My hands can't recreate the images I see; the line never comes out right and it's always the wrong color. I have the same problem with words. I've heard that this is a form of autism; I'm not really sure and I've never researched it.

I am pretty keen on what I can do when it comes to pottery. And, oh god do I regret never having a studio. I feel very confident with clay and I wish I had more opportunity to actual build or throw pieces.

I've been in my new office since December 2007, there's no art on the walls and it's killing me. I've devised a plan that I hope will help me survive another winter in my chilly office.

Ah-ha! Art Idea
1. Look at different canvas options.
2. Devise how many I will need to have art or multiple art on EACH WALL of my office.
3. Enlist girlfriends that are creative, artistic and love wine.
a. Lisa, Amanda, Catie, Rain - asked
b. Bea, Magen - need to ask
4. Decide on formula... Would I prefer:
a. 16"x16" gallery wrapped canvas X awesome girlfriends = 6 large pieces
b. 4"x4"canvas with a metal baroque handle X awesome girlfriends + ME = 7 smaller pieces which might not cover all the wall space but maybe if everyone does 2 then that WOULD cover it.
5. Enlist Lisa to assist me in picking out colors of acrylic pants, cheap brushes and what-not.
6. Find a date that works for local girl friends for an afternoon or evening art and wine night.
7. Buy a few bottles of wine, have the girls bring some wine - maybe do a potluck too - have supplies available. Then just enjoy, have fun, be sociable and artistic!

*Oh, wait wait!! I'm just now thinking that it might be cool to get my aunts and my mother to do something too! Hmm, actually, I already have a tile from my mom. So, now I just need to touch base with my Aunt Les and Aunt Lee. Wait, what about something from the grandmothers? Too much?

Now, this is an idea. A concept. Something I REALLY want to do... So, I hope it works. I don't even care what the final end result is -- whatever it is, I'm going to hang them up!