Hi There......

Haven't posted anything here for a little while, life has been a little
bit hectic and chaotic.   So I thought I would do a quick update and
then hopefully start posting more often.

INTERESTING  THINGS  HAPPENING  IN  MY  LIFE:

1.  Have started a job as the Events Coordinator for Blackheath Area
Neighbourhood Centre which is very exciting, it is a 6mth position but
there are a lot of opportunities that could come out of this.......

2.  Organising the BOOSH Extravaganza which is on the 31st of Aug which
is for BANC.

3.  My daughter has been sick on and off for a little while and we have been
seeing lots of different specialists.  This is quite unusual for her as she never
ever really gets sick.  Before this period she had had one lot of antibiotics.
She had her first ever blood test the other day.  I am really looking forward
to things being clarrified and clear.  This has been the year where we have
both started to get more independence in our relationship, so we are both
finding it frustrating as I am not willing to leave her by herself too much.

4.  Have been making some more artwork and might possibly be in a show
in November in Sydney, so wish me luck.

5.  The house is in the process of being repossessed which is quite an
interesting experience as you are never quite sure when you are going to be
given notice.  Has taught me to hand things over

One Tree, One Hill, One Person

Have started working on a new series called,
'One Tree, One Hill, One Person'.......

Inspired by my feelings about community in
the modern world.and how some people feel
this disconnection from others........
I am also trying to use other mediums, so have
been exploring, paper, recycle boxes and
painting on forms........

RIVER DRAGON is coming.......

Another update on my River Dragon installation piece I am doing for
Winter Magic's 'Art Street' which is in Katoomba on the 23rd of June......

These are photos of the big central piece, it still needs a bit of work,
the wingy things need to be glazed back and the head
needs some glazing definition and maybe a little more
subtle glazing on the body.......But I am happy so far........

These are the other 2 smaller parts of the installation,
there was suppose to be a 3rd one, but I think I am
going to run out of time.......As these both still need
some work on them.........And it is also assignment time........
Please excuse the photo quality.......

I Just Won Faery Flags...........

I am so excited.......
I opened up my email today and there it was,
an email from Faerymother saying I'd won her
amazing give-away.......
A set of her faery flags in a wonderful collection
of bright beautiful colours.......
Really looking forward to hanging them on my
front verandah......

So as a small gesture of thank  you,
I thought I would post a link to her blog..........

Here is a link to her inspirational blog 
http://faerymother.blogspot.com.au/

WINTER MAGIC - WATER DRAGON

Have finally started work on my Winter Magic Water Dragon
for the Artstreet competition......
I am really lucky, as I am showing my work in Omnia which
is a beautiful Asian/Retro/Manga shop up the top of
Katoomba Str..

I have been inspired to use more recycled material in my work,
so have taken boxes and then done a paper-mache layer on the
outside then a basic undercoat........

I am really enjoying painting on form which gives you great
opportunities to play with shape and movement in a totally
different way.

Without further a due here is what I have created so far:

And here is the big one which will have a lot of the Water Dragon
on it with the head and more watery wings.......

I am happy so far, but there is still quite a bit to do.
Besides the obvious of painting the big box and painting
the dragon, there is also a lot of finer detail and glazing
to work at, but I am happy with the process so far.......

WINDSWEPT......

I feel the earth underneath my feet and heart,
as my hair is being swept across the plains.
My eyes take me as far as the eyes can see,
the blue sky goes on forever
over the glory of the open plains.

"I am free," I call out,
as I laugh with joy to the space all about me.
Fit and strong, striding across the landscape
in time with the heart-beat of Mother Earth.

It is the simple things I love best.
The movement of the breeze on the long grasses,
as they brush across my bare calves.
The colour of the red dust between my toes.
The slow rolling form of the hills that make up my home.

I am part of the land as the land is part of me.
There is only one heart which I strum along too,
that of Mother Earth and Father Sky.
So I let my hair blow in the wind.
Because my soul will always be windswept.

By me, Bhodi Robinson (2012)

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This was inspired while waiting at the bus stop last week.......
It was a beautiful sunny day and I sat down on the concrete for
1/2 an hour while waiting for the bus......I love sitting on the ground
in busy places, it always seems to amaze people as they rush around
that you have completely stopped.......Sitting there I could see and
feel places I have seen and walked in my past and places I hope to
see and walk in my future.......

THE WITCH'S WAY

Have had a great day......
Went off to the Duck park this afternoon and collected
a trolley full of kindling.......
It is such a wonderful feeling, collecting wood, being
amongst the trees and on the earth.......Something to do
every week........It felt very Witchy and earthy......

Came home and was inspired enough to write a poem........

'THE  WITCH'S  WAY'

The Witch's Way,
ss always winding,
but leads back to the source......

The Witch's Way,
is full of joy,
as I play with life and all its happiness.....

The Witch's Way,
is full of love, kindness and compassion
and brings the tender truth of all creatures
to your eyes.......

The Witch's Way,
has it's moments of sadness,
but this only makes me stronger......

The Witch's Way,
is full of passion, longing and communion,
as two come into harmony
and bare their souls too each other......

The Witch's Way,
loves Mother Earth,
as we lay our hands upon her......

The Witch's Way
is me.........

By Bhodi Robinson........