I know that this year will be a very creative one for me. I feel so extremely inspired. 2011 was full of experiences that shaked my world entirely. Bill's dangerous fall from 20 feet in Malaysia, my brother's battle with cancer (he's cancer free now), losing my friend Debra... Each one of these events brought lots of perspective into my life. They all reminded me of how fragile we are. We need to do what we want to do now, today. Life is precious.
I feel so lucky to be alive. I wake up in the morning with a smile on my face. This permanent state of happiness fills my mind with ideas, it makes me want to build things with my hands. I want to give shape to my feelings. I need to release all this life energy through my art.
One of the materials that I will be taking to a new level this year is paper. The simple but at the same time versatile nature of paper reminds me of a child. Children have the potential to become anything they want if we help them connect with their unique nature. I want to help my paper world expand its vocabulary. I can't wait! In the 3 last pictures of this post you can see some experimentations. They're not finished works but small elements that I will be using in larger pieces.
The first photo of this post is a collection of tiny sculptures that I made inspired by nature. The materials used: paperclay, acrylic paint and satin varnish.
Nature will be the main element in my art this year. Not only the kind of nature that we see with our eyes, but the one that lives inside our soul and our heart. This year I want to celebrate life and art and creativity by staying connected with the most deep aspects of nature.
Thanks a lot my friend for being out there! I can't wait to share my creations with you :)
Mother Nature will give us all we need and our job is to receive and pass it on together with our energy.
Posted by: elizabeth | February 06, 2012 at 01:37 PM
everything looks really special Elsita. I look forward to seeing the larger pieces.
Posted by: Jill Wignall | February 06, 2012 at 01:37 PM
Oooooh, loving your new work Elsita! Sheeesh, last year was certainly full of huge events for you! Look forward to more of your fantastic works of art this year! :0) Bug hugs xxxx
Posted by: LoisCollins | February 06, 2012 at 01:41 PM
i love your ability to express yourself this way-through your art. i'm very inspired by your paper works and look forward to seeing more. may 2012 be more gentle on you. xx
Posted by: kristin | February 06, 2012 at 01:56 PM
It's fantastic to read about your inspiration and art forms, I hope 2012 will bring more creativity and fun for you!
/Carolina
Posted by: Carolina | February 06, 2012 at 02:26 PM
i am so excited to see 2012 in your hands , heart and soul.
I had a discussion with my sister about you on the weekend
she doesn't think you are "real" in that you are super talented and creative and productive
I say that you are more ""real" than we can imagine because you have learned to tap into those areas
of our brain that for most of us lie dormant.
We all have this potential but few of us ever tap into it.
Posted by: margie oomen | February 06, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Hermoso!!!
Posted by: Magaly Puerta | February 06, 2012 at 05:08 PM
Simply beautiful... And thank you for that wave of energy!
Posted by: Julie Lapointe | February 06, 2012 at 05:14 PM
Hola Elsa, te comparto un link muy interesante, besitos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXLhjYgMZ68&feature=player_embedded#!
Posted by: Magaly Puerta | February 06, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Great post! That was interesting.I like your quality that you put into your post.Please do continue with more like this.
Posted by: free movies | February 07, 2012 at 01:54 AM
Que precioso, Elsita. La naturaleza siempre es una fuente de inspiración.
Posted by: Lorena | February 07, 2012 at 02:59 AM
Amazing! Thanks a lot.
Posted by: writing essay | February 07, 2012 at 05:10 AM
These look amazing... I love the tiny sculptures, and can't wait to see more of that paper!
Posted by: jodi | February 07, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Wow Elsita, these are simply wonderful!
Posted by: June | February 07, 2012 at 10:46 AM
I especially love the beautiful life-red in the insides of your objects, the way they merge together plant-nature and the flesh. They almost stop time, I think.
Posted by: Amy | February 07, 2012 at 04:54 PM
Me encantan tus nuevas incursiones creativas, pero de todo el balance positivo que comentas, lo que mas me alegra es que tu hermano este curado.
Posted by: Ana Gonzalez | February 07, 2012 at 05:23 PM
I love how you can translate your art and talent on these tiny sculptures and art pieces! It talks about your creativity, your passion and also your patience!
Thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Lorena | February 08, 2012 at 01:01 PM
Whatever it is you are making, just the surreal and magical touches are astounding. I can hardly wait to see what the tiny creations evolve into. Thank you for sharing a part of your kindred spirit.
They are pure art to the highest level.
; )
Smiles and friendship
Teresa in California
Posted by: Teresa in California | February 13, 2012 at 05:06 PM
what paper have you used? and you painted on it?
Posted by: ArtPaperDolls | February 19, 2012 at 06:30 AM