Productive Julia was in full mode today. And it totally rocked! Not only did I get a ton done that I needed to...I also had time to spend doing a 'project' I've been thinking about for a while. It only took an hour...but that hour of simply doing something for myself, no grade will to be earned...that was just what I needed.
As an art student, there is a fine line between making work because you need it for a grade,and making work because you need it for your soul.
Today was a good art day in every sense of the word.
Because today, I got to do both.
Along with getting my life together a little, I also had the most lovely night. I had no idea that all I needed was a night sitting in Beth's studio, reading aloud the newest Cosmo to refresh and recharge me from this week. Between the endless horoscope readings, the absurd things guys say and interesting ideas for clothing choices, there was only laughter and pure joy with my dear friends tonight. And a quote that sums it all up
"Cosmo is always right!!"
I cannot think of a single thing that could have made me feel this blessed, loved and above all else, instill the opinion/fact that I am a funny person. (FYI: if you want to get on my good side, laugh at my jokes. I eat that shit up.) But for real, we have these amazing studios and what is most amazing is the people I'm with. I could never have asked for a better environment to create art. I'm surrounded by people who love to talk through ideas with me, laugh with me, eat cookies, and in general, just hang out for no reason but to be together. I think I said it about 10 times through out this crazy week, "I just love that we are all up here...all together!!" (Every night this week we have all been there till at least 1 A.M.)
Its kind of hard to explain, but we have this community that makes 'working' even more enjoyable. I get to express my thoughts and ideas every day as an artist, but to have people around that are doing the same, and they want to talk about both mine and theirs...that is such a gift. I keep talking about how I want to get a whole group photo of us. I'm pretty sure the boys think I'm silly for this but I don't ever want to forget these memories I'm making with them. And every time I mention the photo, the only thing that flashes through my head is the photograph of the Order of the Phoenix from Harry Potter. Maybe because they were all together, fighting for a cause that was important to them. I think that is what we are doing, we have no choice but to create art, it is in our hearts, minds and bodies, we simply have to do it. In general, I love the Studio Gang. I've put us in sub sections (aka: who is in which studio) and this is how I will now refer to each of them.
Meredith and I : The Singles
Beth and Catherine: The Mama's
Daniel, Nic, and Stephen: The Men
When this group photo happens, it will obviously be posted on there. So hold tight my friends. Hopefully not much longer!
One last thing, I'm starting a new thing on the blog. Music is such a big part of my every day life, so I'm going to share a song every post that is either representative of what is going on in Julia World, or just a song that I've had on repeat for no reason.
Today we have: Try by Jillian Edwards
Why: Something about this song has pulled me in today. I'm not sure if it's her voice that is so hypnotic or the lyrics but I've had this on constant repeat for about 3 hours.
I like this idea of consciously putting effort into a relationship. I'm one thousand percent sure that is the key to any successful relationship in life. Whether that be with God, your family, your friends, your person (boyfriend/girlfriend) and even the relationship you have with yourself. It's all about trying and giving your most to make it the best.
Either way, this is the first appearance of the what will now be referred to as
"If I Could Sing, I'd Do A Cover Of This"
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