Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Bloom True with Flora Bowley Here I Come!

A few years ago I discovered some paintings by Flora Bowley online somewhere, not sure where, not sure when, but I was INSTANTLY drawn in by them.  I had never seen anything like her style before- I couldn't even explain them to people when I tried.  They are vibrant, they are abstract, they are deep...I still don't know if I can explain them properly.  They are free, layered, intriguing...I feel like I'm not doing her artwork justice, but those are some of the words that pop into my head.  I dreamed of meeting her and now I'm finally going to meet her AND paint with her!  
She is coming to Wisconsin this Friday for a Bloom True weekend workshop.  So many of her workshops as well as other artists' workshops never seem to come to Wisconsin, so I AM THRILLED.  I did find out that Flora is from Wisconsin, so perhaps that's why she's coming.  It's going to take place in a beautiful farmhouse on 120 acres of land...it's going to be amazing I just know.  This is my very first art retreat with an artist I admire.  I really can't believe I get the opportunity to do this.  Stay tuned...I will be sharing some pictures and my experiences after I return.

I'm hoping to get some new ideas and to learn to paint more freely and not think so much while I'm creating.  I hope Flora can teach me to trust myself in my artistic process.

7 comments:

  1. I'm so happy for you, Jill. I know this is a dream come true! Have fun!

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    1. Thanks, Lynda! It is a dream come true...I almost can't believe it...I need to soak in every moment I'm there.

      Jill

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  2. I am soooooo happy and envious of you all rolled into one. You will LOVE IT, I'm sure. Can't wait to see the new artist in you.

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    1. I can't wait to see what transforms too Teresa! It would be so fun if you were there as well:)

      Jill

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  3. Sounds so great Jil! I wish you a very happy and ctrazive time - sure you'll learn a lot!

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  4. I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! and a bit jealous but mostly excited!! I will live vicariously through you! Soak, soak, soak it all in! xoxo

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  5. I hope you had an awesome time at the workshop Jill and that you learned a lot!! I agree about Flora's work, I was also instantly drawn to her work when I first saw it.

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