Daily Visual Journal - Gratitude: catching up on the past few weeks...

I have been keeping up with my Daily Visual Journal - Gratitude, just not posting them everyday. It can be difficult to create a habit...

June 3, 2014 - I am grateful to have art everywhere in my life
June 4, 2014 - I am grateful for my memory - even though it's not always great... I am often reminded how lucky I am to have the cognitive functioning that I do
June 5, 2014 - I am grateful for those moments - hours - when I am in a state of flow working on my art
June 6, 2014 - I am grateful for simplicity - the ordinary things in life
June 7, 2014 - I am grateful for the rain - the sound, the smell, the felling of it... thunder and lightening - it's all very comforting
June 8, 2014 - I am grateful for the ability to easily get information for what I need. Grateful that people share their knowledge -grateful for the access
June 9, 2014 - I love to read authentic stories - I am grateful for the truth in art - grateful that there are some people who are willing to share their truth - it inspires me to be more authentic - less afraid
June 10, 2014 - I am grateful for the inspiration that surrounds me - people - art - family
June 11, 2014 - I am grateful for each new day and the opportunity it gives me to renew my commitments in dreams (goals)
June 12, 2014 - I am grateful for the ordinary, everyday things in my life - the small moments that make everything worth it
June 13, 2014 - Friday the 13th opening of Raveled at Live Coal Gallery! I am grateful for the opportunity to show my work and such a supportive gallery.
June 14, 2014 - I am grateful that I learn from experience even if I'm learning what doesn't work
June 15, 2014 - Happy Fathers Day:) I am grateful for the home I share with my family
June 16, 2014 - I am grateful for new beginnings - a chance to start something meaningful
June 17, 2014 - I am grateful for ideas - even though I feel overwhelmed sometimes with choices of which ideas and projects to pursue...
June 18, 2014 - I am grateful for all music
June 19, 2014 - I am grateful that people remember me after many years and still appreciate the work I've done
June 20, 2014 - I am endlessly grateful for the support I get from my husband
June 21, 2014 - I am grateful for meditation - I discovered an app called Insight Timer - it's perfect - guided meditation with a timer or just the timer - it makes developing this habit accessible
June 22, 2014 - I am grateful for such a peaceful relaxing day at home
June 23, 2014 - I am grateful that I am able to be present with a client and create a safe place for them to express themselves
June 24, 2014 - I am grateful for quiet times alone to think and rejuvenate
June 25, 2014 - I am grateful for the renewed sense of commitment I have towards my career

Sunday Street Market at Eastern Market Detroit

June 1st was the launch of the Sunday Street Market at Detroits historic Eastern Market.

Featuring:  "local items such as home goods, art, jewelry, clothing,  Michigan-made products, antiques, and furniture..."

My daughter helped me set up the tables and display the art. We had a great time meeting new people and seeing friends that happened to be shopping the new market. Being an artist, I love to make gifts or buy handmade gifts for my friends and family and this new Sunday Street Market is such a great place to find something unique.


The Sunday Street Market runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday starting June 1st and running through September 28th


We plan to be there most Sundays - so come and say 'hi'!

Daily Visual Journal : Daily Gratitude - joy, stories, connections

Saturday was a wonderful day all around and I am so grateful to share in the joy my kids experience - they are so happy.

On Sunday I met a lot of people at Eastern Markets new Sunday Street Market - lots if local vendors selling (mostly) handmade products. I am grateful that people are willing to share their stories with me and that they are interested in hearing mine. 

Today a great connection was made in art therapy - one of those days that reminds us why we do what we do. I'm grateful that I was able to see it happen.

Raveled opening Friday the 13th!

Raveled

Featuring fiber art by Sarah Mark & Kelly Darke
 

Opening Friday the 13th!

June 13th, 2014 6pm - 9pm at Live Coal Gallery 
There will be an awesome live DJ!! 
5029 Trumbull Street, Detroit, MI 48208
for more information call Live Coal (313) 402-5274

I will be showing new work along side Sarah Mark and during the opening we will have a live DJ! Vince played at the Live Coal inaugural show last year and at the Beauty Debate show at Art Effect gallery a couple years ago, so you may have heard him - he is great, trust me. We hope you can make it.

I am also participating in the new Sunday Street Market at Eastern Market Detroit. I will have a table set up on Sunday June 8th from 10am - 4pm with small fiber art and jewelry. There are a lot of great local artists and businesses, come down and check it out!

Daily Visual Journal : Daily Gratitude - slowing down

I am grateful that I can take time to slow down - to calm my mind and relax. I've been feeling very rushed lately and need to focus - I just need to remind myself to slow down....

Daily Visual Journal : Daily Gratitude - lists

I am grateful for lists! seriously - when i feel overwhelmed with everything I need to do I can write out the list of everything and it seems much more do-able (is that a word?).

Daily Visual Journal : Daily Gratitude - safety

Daily Visual Journal : Daily Gratitude - freedom

I am grateful for freedom - to choose - to live - to speak - to dream...

Daily Visual Journal : Daily Gratitude - Silence

I am grateful for silence and being alone (at time). This morning at 6am I went for a run around our neighborhood and everything was silent except for the birds and cars in the distance. It was beautiful - calming and healing.

Daily Visual Journal : Daily Gratitude - space

I am grateful that I have space to grow a garden, space to work on my art, space to be alone...