Life...The Vivere

ART and SOUTH AFRICA 
August 13, 2012 

"Reading a great book...NIGHT CIRCUS"

Hi Folks,

Hope you're enjoying your week. I'm trying to make time to JUST READ and have found an intriguing book to capture my attention...NIGHT CIRCUS. It's about... well, ostensibly, a circus of a different sort that's only open from sunset to sunrise! I'm only 1/3 into it and am loving it thus far... definitely one of the joys of being retired!! 

I have found time to do some art blog challenges... starting with my year-long Art and Sole Postcard Challenge 2012 where Darcy (our host) has us making a looooong flight to South Africa. I was able to use my own photos for this one as the African continent is like my second home...my favorite place on earth!!  In South Africa, there are 25 different languages spoken so you can imagine how many varied ethnic groups or tribes are represented. Culturally diverse, colorful, beautiful and a place that's fabulous to visit!! The people are so creative and inventive...artistic and musical. Here is my book page and my card... 

Other blog challenges include the SOARTFUL CHALLENGE to create a circus-type piece using red and white stripes, blue and yellow...

SUNDAY POSTCARD ART asked participants to think "travel..." and all I could think of was how much fun it USED TO BE to fly...not now with all the security precautions!!!  :(

Finally, THINK MONDAY-THINK ATC left us all in a field of poppies... sweet!!

 

Here's hoping you do something that relaxes you and "lulls your soul" this week.

Hugs 'til the next,

abbyj