Word for 2018

My word for 2018 is to simplify all aspects of my life. I'm starting with cleaning out my studio so I can focus on a few projects. I want my supplies close at hand, a utilitarian space. It's become a storage place which doesn't support my creativity. The whole process seems overwhelming but I work at it a little each day and am seeing progress. What I want to keep are tools, paints, inks and paper. I ordered flat files for the papers. What to do with all the books?

That leads to cleaning out bookshelves in other parts of the house. Letting go and concentrating on where my focus will be- calligraphy, painting, book binding, stitching. Hopefully, this will make room for more making and less finding.

Happy 2018- Words for Light and Life

Looking forward to the New Year with fresh eyes, a joyful spirit, a peaceful mind and a local focus on the people and things important to me here and now where I live and walk. I made this card for my final project in Carol DuBosch's calligraphy class Fall term. She challenged us to make a professionally printed piece that looks made by hand. We studied Modern Versals which is my new favorite script and the one I used to letter this card. May these words fill your life in 2018.