I am in process of transitioning to a new single existence based in Cambridge, UK. Having dissolved my old life in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, I am cycling through six weeks of travels and visits with friends and family before the final transit to my new home. Taking this time, this pause between actions, has been so deeply grounding and nurturing. The interval has permitted time for grieving and letting go of the old life, transiting through ever-changing emotions as I move toward the gateway to the new life. As part of this time, I spent five days with my dear friend Nancy and her husband Francois in their sanctuary of a cottage on Lac Sheen in the Quebec woods. It was a time of deep peace in stunning surroundings, early morning kayaking in perfect stillness, haunting loon calls in the wee hours, heart-to-heart talks, endless creation, afternoon lake swims, wonderful food and the gift of old friendship and new. I was able to spend some of the time building components of my latest artist’s book, A Walk in Quebec Woods. With periods of papermaking, suminagashi and acrylic marbling interspersed, it was a blessed time to deepen my bond with these dear friends and to soothe my soul in the waters of their magical lake.
August 29, 2016
Sanctuary in the woods
Posted by The Star Book under General | Tags: A Walk in the Woods, artist's book, book arts, Dea Fischer |[9] Comments
August 29, 2016 at 3:12 pm
I hope you find peace and happiness as you create your new life.
September 2, 2016 at 8:45 am
Thank you Kelly.
August 29, 2016 at 5:37 pm
What a beautiful, Dea. I’m glad that you have this time to visit and create before heading off the the UK. Continued blessings to and Milly. ❤
August 29, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Oops! I meant to say beautiful *place! xoxo
September 2, 2016 at 8:44 am
It certainly is. Thank you for your kind wishes, Pattie.
August 29, 2016 at 7:31 pm
It sounds like heaven!!!
September 2, 2016 at 8:18 am
You are a friend and an inspiration to me. Even though I’ve never met you,
we are connected through things that are natural and honest in thinking and creating what is a passion for our talents.
September 2, 2016 at 8:43 am
It’s lovely to welcome you here, Mary Ann.
September 6, 2016 at 10:00 am
I love your words and thoughts and photos. What a treasure!