lomuto and damuse in 2010

Last night we said a quiet goodbye to 2009, setting intentions for this brand new year and reflecting on the gifts that 2009 brought our way.

Tree of Life {click here to see the ‘before’ picture}
Susan Lomuto on Flickr

New Year. New House. New Town. New Studio. New Attitude!

I view each day of the year as a gift – even the days that bring struggle, uncertainty and hardship – sometimes they offer the most opportunity for change, yes? 2009 was certainly a year of change for me. I was overwhelmed and distracted a lot (could you tell?) and forgot to fill up the well for myself, while I continued to fill it for others.

One of my Intentions for 2010 is to nourish my creative self. That slipped away during the year-long process of searching for a house, renovating the house and finally moving in to the house. We are here now and the process of making our house a home is well underway.

Susan Tuttle, Visual Poetry

In the weeks before we moved the thing that kept me calm, sane and satisfied was Visual Poetry, Susan Tuttle’s online photo manipulation class. It was exactly what I needed to bring my creative self back into focus, providing just enough of a spark to light that fire again. On Monday I will begin a class with DJ Pettit – a lovely way to begin the year and my first days in the studio. Nourish, Nurture, Replenish, Repeat. My mantra for 2010.

DJ Pettit, Memories and Manipulations

As for Daily Art Muse, in 2010 look for a strong focus on learning and teaching, new ways for me to bring inspiring art and artists to your computer screen and more of my work on the blog (I haven’t posted my work in a long time – did you miss it?).

Happy New Year dear readers…wishing you much love, more laughter and many sparks to light your creative fire.