Noises.

Have you ever been in the middle of a situation where there is so much "noise" around you that it becomes hard to hear your own voice? This painting is about that. Listening to your own voice is very important because if you don't do it you cannot find out what you really want to do. We need to lower the volume of the noises out there in the world in order to listen carefully to our own "radio station". And I am going to practice this idea next year. It terms of my creative life I want to dedicate 2008 to Etsy. That's what I really want to do and I just wanted to share this resolution with you. In 2008 you will see so many new things that I am going to make. I can't wait to start my one-year-long-Etsy-journey! I know that it will be so much fun. The other part of my life will be all for my family. I am so excited about 2008!

About the pictures: This is a large canvas that I made for a solo show in 2005. The materials used: acrylic paint, small black flowers made out of polymer clay and small pieces of paper with printed pictures of ears and text. The text is all about different kinds of noises and it is written in Spanish.

Notice how there are so many birds on the background. The black bird had to step far from the group in order to listen to his own voice.

Comments

[Margie Oomen]

We will definitely be in for an amazing show on etsy in 2008 if what you say is true. Your family and etsy will make for a very healthy, happy and I am sure profitable combination. I wanted to let you know that Carlitos arrived in Canada today. When I opened the beautifully wrapped package I couldn't help but smile and play with him a while. You have someone instilled a life in your little dolls. He is sitting on my desk for now and every so often I have to stare at him because I think he has moved. He does find it a little cold in Canada and I might have to knit him a little sweater . Thanks so much and please make alot of dolls for etsy so that everyone can be blessed.

[Elsita]

Absolutely Margie. I think that Etsy and my family will be just the perfect combination for me next year. I will take a brake from the galleries. I have been having a solo show a year for so long now! After I had the children it became a lot of work, which is something that I enjoy, but now that our kids are little is when they need me the most. I am looking forward to spending much more time with them. And then Etsy will be my little planet where I can channel all my creative energy.
I will definitely keep exploring the doll's world; I have so many ideas for new ones. There is something great about creating these little people; they become so real to me when they're finished. Just the way you feel about Carlitos. I am so glad that he is becoming a good friend for you. I think that he will be so happy with a little scarf!

[Miss Dot]

sounds like a great plan to me. Hey, if I buy something off Etsy does it deal with international shipping rates? I love your little paper clay animals. Congratulations on a great looking show.

[Elsita]

Hello Miss Dot!
Every seller has a different system, some ship international and some don't. In my case I do ship international. The shipping cost is always based on the weight of the item plus a little bit extra for the cost of the shipping material.
I am so glad to know that you like my show!
Elsita :)

[Lois Collins]

WoW! Elsita, I've just experienced that exact thing! I had to stay with my mum for a week whilst my shower was fixed and the t.v was soooo loud I couldn't hear myself think!!! So I decided to wear earplugs and write and draw ideas for my next book and things I'm going to make and do!!! I didn't have my computer eother so it was great to come home and see /read all your new blog stuff!!! :0) Go go Elsita!

[Elsita]

So great you're back Lois! I missed you!
I am so exited about your new book!!
Elsita :)