by Mariana T.
Member since:
May 10, 2006

Winter Feelings - The Naked Field - Shedding Light - 2013

January 09, 2013 11:49 PM UTC
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Naked Field

Naked field across the road

Early western days

A mill site for melting rocks

Lead and silver prize


Naked field across the road

Here the Sixties come

Mine folks in a trailer park

Maybe gold this time


Naked field across the road

No more gold for now

Mine played out, trailers gone

Better luck next time


Naked field across the road

Happy winter smiles

Ice rink dug for town site kids

Skating twirling times


Naked field across the road

Clothed in powdered snow

Wear a cloak of sparkles bright

Soon the artist comes


Metals old and structure strong

Naked field renewed

Ghosts arise! New treasures found!

Greet the artist come


(After three years, things have worked out and I can begin to think about building my studio).  I will have sewer and water and electrical hook-ups in the spring.  It will be built next to Isabel in a field which was once an ancient mill site and be surrounded by several acres)  I am thrilled about this as having a real art studio has always been my dream.  The above was written as I looked over the naked field filled with joy!)



Comments: 32

Granny Janny Jan 10, 2013, 1:18am UTC
How wonderful to have a new vision in the new year! Well done! An art studio...I want one too.
Mariana T. Jan 10, 2013, 2:22pm UTC
Jan - it's taken a long time but that's ok - things are going well - it will be another couple of years but it's fun working on designs, etc. Salud!
Barbara H. Jan 10, 2013, 1:30am UTC
Oh! Sweet inspiration!
Mariana T. Jan 10, 2013, 2:21pm UTC
Sistah Babs - I am waiting for yours - we have you on the list and I am dying to hear about your big inspirational trip!!! Salud
Priscilla P. Jan 10, 2013, 2:38am UTC
This is zoo very exciting. I loved the movement of the poem--filled with hope of riches. Indeed it will be filled with treasures of your work
Priscilla P. Jan 10, 2013, 2:39am UTC
soo
Mariana T. Jan 10, 2013, 2:21pm UTC
thank you sistah - as you know all good things take time so it is not something right around the corner but at least closer! hugs galore - are you still in the islands basking in the sun?
JOHN BECK Jan 10, 2013, 6:48am UTC
Follow your dreams, Marianna. Blessings for the new year.
Mariana T. Jan 10, 2013, 2:23pm UTC
John, thank you so much! My husband and I have sort of a bucket list. He wants an old Peterbuilt 18 wheeler and I want a big art studio! Salud
Stirling D. Jan 10, 2013, 11:25am UTC
Great news, Mariana. I can envision you with high ceilings and lots of windows - and vicariously enjoy your creativity.
Mariana T. Jan 10, 2013, 2:26pm UTC
Hi Sistah - our plan (because it is on an old millsite is to make it look like a millsite building. So the cellar is 30 x 30 and next floor which is a working area with big table and wood stove will also have a kitchen and a bed and bath - open space concept 30 x 30 and next story - another working area and gallery. All white - 10 feet ceilings - using recycled materials - now to get bids from contractors! Got the land, now starts a whole new series of steps but the journey is a fun one! Salud
Otelia S. Jan 10, 2013, 12:47pm UTC
I love the poem Mariana and I love the thought of you in your very own art studio. Oh I can just imagine the beauty you will create there! Bless you!
Mariana T. Jan 10, 2013, 2:40pm UTC
Thank you Otelia - well, someday - like everything a plan is in order! Salud
Kevin E. Jan 10, 2013, 2:09pm UTC
Mariana I couldn't be happier for you. I can just imagine all the fine artwork that will come out of your studio! Congratulations. Please take photos of the stages of it being built and post them on Gather.


Your poem is so well written!
Mariana T. Jan 15, 2013, 12:16pm UTC
Kevin, thank you very much - I don't know about fine art but it will be creations that will feed my soul - even though I work with whatever materials I find at any location, it it will be nice to have some more space! Have a wonderful day! Salud
elizabeth evans Jan 10, 2013, 6:54pm UTC
Your very own studio, Mari.....how wonderful.
Mariana T. Jan 15, 2013, 12:16pm UTC
Bob - thank you - isn't it! It is still in the early stages but I crossed a big barrier after three years. I hope you're doing well. Where are you? Salud
William M. Jan 10, 2013, 7:22pm UTC
I hope you do get the studio.
Mariana T. Jan 15, 2013, 12:17pm UTC
Well, that's my goal and as we're speaking here am getting ready for a meeting regarding a few things! Thank you for coming by! Salud
Alison H. Jan 11, 2013, 12:30am UTC
How wonderful for you! I feel the joy...
Mariana T. Jan 15, 2013, 12:17pm UTC
Alison, thank you so much! Salud
Rachel D. Jan 11, 2013, 10:48am UTC
Beautiful - and congratulations!
Mariana T. Jan 15, 2013, 12:18pm UTC
Thanks Rachel! I so appreciate you coming by! Salud
Ms Lee P. Jan 15, 2013, 1:38pm UTC
And before them all were the dinosaurs .... change, it all changes, sometimes it comes full circle (hopefully without the dinosaurs). Love your poem, the earth is changing changing changing and I'm watching because there is nothing I can do about it except wrap myself in God's Love and Protection (I'm safe and I'm happy and so are you).
Mariana T. Jan 15, 2013, 2:04pm UTC
Ms. Lee - thank you - that was well put! Yes, indeed! Salud
Sherrie H. Jan 18, 2013, 1:04am UTC
How exciting! Congratulations, and what a fun way to share your news. I love the stages, the journey, the transitions, the circle of life. Very nice!
Mariana T. Jan 24, 2013, 12:34pm UTC
Sherrie - thank you sistah and sorry it's taken me so long to comment back - Gather is just not the same for me anymore - very slow. Appreciate you coming by. Salud
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Jan 19, 2013, 9:02am UTC
I can't wait to see it when its done. I loved your poem.
Mariana T. Jan 24, 2013, 12:33pm UTC
Hi Marilyn - thank you so much - oh it will be a while - dealing with EPA at this moment! We'll see what happens but I can't wait to design it -will have basement - then a large 30 x 30 area and one above that for a gallery - just my stuff - am not a commercial artist per se - but enjoy creating and exploring what's going on inside of me - expressing myself with all mediums - preferably abstract and metal. Thanks for commenting! Salud
Barbary C. Jan 24, 2013, 3:57pm UTC
I stopped by to find your group and found this lovely poem.
Congratulations - how wonderful to contemplate a big room of your own!
Cristina S. Jan 24, 2013, 4:23pm UTC
Love the poem and love the idea! It is going to be an amazing journey!
lynn a. Jan 24, 2013, 5:07pm UTC
Mariana, this is great! I thought the house served as a studio of sorts and didn't know you wanted a separate place. I am tickled for you and wish you the most wonderful times in your new studio.

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