Embraced

Embracedⓒ by Alma de la Melena Cox

Followed my bliss last week
Toes in sand, sun on my cheek.

Martha said to find my joy
For in that place the Universe employs

Magic, Abundance, Sparkle and Love!

They washed up on my shore
No grasping or wishing, or need for more.

It is quite simple, I'm embraced
Worthy and knowing this is my place.

Off to California and More News.....

I'm off to California to the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Convention in Anaheim where I will be demonstrating a couple projects from my new book and no doubt meeting many fun and 'artsy' souls. I'm visualizing myself poolside, under a Palm Tree, for some portion of my three days there.....but I'm especially excited to see Martha Beck, who will be the Keynote Speaker. She is a regular contributor to O, the Oprah Magazine and the author of "Finding Your Own North Star," and "Steering by Starlight." I loved this second book and intend on having her sign my copy- I'll keep you posted if I actually get to MEET the woman (I'm visualizing that too) :).

In other news....

Telamadera Fusion Online Workshop will begin Thursday, Jan. 28th, at www.joggles.com.
Please join us in creating your very own artwork from the comfort of your home.



I am really excited to have partnered up with Jean Wells in a beautiful exhibition at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Museum in Tillamook, Oregon. We had our Open House recently and had a great turnout. Thank you to all of you who traveled to get there in some crazy weather! Here are some setting up pics:


The weather gods were with us....the rain stopped for ten minutes while we unloaded :).





Jean and I have collaborated on a few pieces and it has been a lot of fun- she is an amazing artist- look at her gorgeous quilts! Eye Candy!

Begin Within

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More Than I Know by Alma de la Melena Cox

Not enough,
in whispers
that I believe.

Not aware,
in words
that I believe.

Not silent,
in noise
that I believe.

Not anything,
in silence
and I believe.

Not enough.
Not me,
my soul
believes.

This Holiday Give the Gift of Creating Art

Give yourself or someone special the gift of creating artwork. My next Telamadera Fusion Workshop is Saturday, Jan. 9th, 2010 from 9am to 5pm in my home studio in Sisters, Oregon.

Bring fabric, paint and wood together to create a luminous Telamadera Fusion Artwork- this process requires 7-10 coats of a polymer based varnish. The class takes you through the first coat and I'll give you the tools necessary to complete the piece at home. We will use a wood burning tool and the elements of design, such as color, composition and contrast will be will be discussed. All levels are welcome!

$150.- Includes all supplies and lunch
Limit- 6 participants
Please e-mail me at alma@almaart.com for details.

Photos of our Telamadera Fusion Workshop at the Stitchin' Post in Sisters- lots of fun ;)!

GREAT NEWS!!!! Collage Fusion is finally here!

I am happy to announce that Collage Fusion: Vibrant Wood and Fabric Art Using Telamadera Techniques is here and it is beautiful thanks to my superb editor, Julie Hollyday and the talented folks at North Light Books. I am proud of the way it turned out- the instructions are clear and there is a lot of art to hopefully inspire you to create your own beautiful Telamadera artwork.

You may purchase the book at www.amazon.com, at www.barnesandnoble.com, at www.borders.com, or a signed copy from me at www.almaart.com

I look forward to seeing your beautiful creations!
Sincerely,
Alma

I'm Not An Artist by Alma de la Melena Cox

I'm not an artist.
Yes you are.
Palette ready. The door ajar.

Life is waiting, easel bare.
Courage to create. Is that fair?

Brush in hand, forgive and forget.
Say and not say, with some regrets.

We paint over, not quite ready.
Hand is shaking, but sometimes steady.

Designing the line, straight or curved.
I pick a path, it feels absurd.

We choose the colors, laugh and cry,
do and not do. Our choice, to fly.

Canvas is full, heart and mind.
Space is needed, but where's the time?

Art is speaking and what I see
dark or light, depends on me.

I'm not an artist.
So you said.
Life is waiting, I'll paint again.