letting go = moving on


Sunday I woke up with this thought: 'I'm fed up with the haikus!' followed by a question 'really?' I had to admit to self that that was indeed so.
I then asked husband whether or not I should continue and (of course) his answer was 'if you've had enough, just let it go'
'Today? month hasn't finished yet....' 'yep' 
So that is that, the daily haikus have served their purpose and now it feels like I'm on holiday, or completely free to do whatever I want in my studio.
Weird how to begin with the daily routine was a help, which gradually became a heaviness I hadn't realised was more than I wanted or needed. After the show in Buren I was floundering a bit, not quite sure where I was heading. If anywhere....That was where the daily practice and discipline worked for me.
With the upcoming show at the end of September I was musing on how and what to display; what was I going to do with the haikus, the main body of work of these past months? I decided to meet up with local photographer for advice. It was during our conversation I saw a way to exhibit my work, not just the haikus but anything else I made (on paper). Also,  a remark he made about my inkwash animals, stuck in my mind and Sunday (after my let-go-of-the-haiku-insight) I KNEW this is the way forward: paint those beings!
What's more, he'll be able to help me with my Dwelling-book ideas. I know I've mentioned wanting to make a book about The Dwelling before, but now I sense it could become a reality, with his help. 
 





BlueLady accompanied by AngelBird, HoppyHare and DarlingDog







as yet untitled but there's definitely a dog


Snoop and I are getting along so much better thanks to excellent advice from a specialist Spaniel trainer! after just one training session with incredibly helpful and insightful tips Snoopy and I are communicating, which makes life so much easier and more importantly so much more FUN together!

We've even been swimming together in nearby river


 wishing you well



Comments

Liz A said…
having your fill of haiku makes perfect sense ... I have a way of doing much the same thing with meals, making the same breakfast for months on end only to wake up one day to say "nope"

how perfect to have prompts from others to send you off in a new direction ... I must say I continue to use your calendar from a couple of years ago, changing the view from month to month, enjoying each one all over again ... I'm looking forward to seeing what's next
Nancy said…
Saskia~ How wise to know when the daily was needed...and then not needed. Kudos to you for following your feelings. I understand. I agree with Liz about foods! haha
Glad you and Snoopy are moving forward, together. And the new ideas and collaboration sounds like just what you needed. I love your paintings Saskia. đź’™
Saskia said…
how words said at the right time can mean so much Nancy; both with Snoopy and with my work 2 other persons' views and observations have made a huge difference in my daily life;-)
thank you for liking them ((Nancy))
deemallon said…
After two and half years I gave up haiku too. Like you suddenly it seemed like something I didn’t want to do. Same with Paris Collage Collective. I adore your loose, expressive painted creatures! A book sounds like a fine idea!
Saskia said…
two and a half years! that is a huge deal Dee....one of my main reasons for quitting was the nagging realisation that I did not have a lot to add to what I'd already said - not that I don't believe it isn't viable to fill a year's worth of things to say (QED your 2,5 year stint) in my case I no longer needed this form of discipline to get started in the studio.....
I sense a shift in my painterly ambition(s), moving toward what brings me joy rather than mind-games
p.s. all of the above doesn't mean I'll never write/make a haiku again, I simply don't have to prove to self I can anymore....
p.p.s. hopefully the book will materialise, you know how much effort, time et cetera thát costs
p.p.p.s. thanks!x
Saskia said…
hi Liz, no idea where my original reply disappeared to....the magic of internet....anyway always good to hear from you and nice to know you still enjoy the critters on calendar, greetings from a sunny Denmark, I'm visiting family with our youngest son and his girlfriend

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