Life on the land is getting a bit more manageable. I feel like there is some sort of routine now. My bed has become comfortable and I am getting used to living in a small space indoors and a really huge one outdoors. I'll be extremelly greatefull once we get through the windy season, which has only just begun. I've got a structure to do my fabric painting in...It's really just a lean to with some other posts that have wire attatched to them to hang fabric from. I'm plannng to dig a trench and put in some short walls made from some free pallettes I got from freecycle (thank you). I propped some up the other day and they make a pretty good wind block. It's very cool seeing my fabric hanging from it with this high desert sky and mountain background. I'll be doing a bigger happy dance when I get my well dug. Hopefully that will be within a couple of weeks. I'm getting muscles and recovering well from last years rx treatmennt doing all this hard work.
Sometimes it does get pretty lonely being out here. My neighbors are great, but still not very close by, I think the closest is about a mile away. They say come over anytime but I figure they also have come to a place to be away from it all so I keep that to a minimum. Sandi (neighbor) gave me a great book to read. The Wood Wife, by Terri Windling, It is set in the Rincon mountains north of here near Tucson. The magic of the land is captivating just as it is here. It's been really inspiring. No wonder she said you *have* to read this book like a million times.
Anyhow I am getting ready to send out an email that I am a fully functioning fabric painter and fiber artist...lol, Fully functioning, now that's funny. Well at any rate I'm doing stuff and am happy about it. I hope I can spread some of the joy and folks want to use my fabric in their peices.
Getting ready for a craft show too, in Huachuca City. I've gotten some sheerish fabric and am planning to do some window treatments. I did a sample panel and am really excited about the idea. They sure do blow around in this wind, the first bit of non wind I get that is what I will paint.
Near fully functioning and signing out....

I have been working on a shibori fabric painting tutorial for my website. It is alot of work. I'd been gathering photos over the past few weeks, recording the process. Thought I could put it all together in one day. Heck, all I got done yesterday was getting the photos through photoshop. I suppose that's fine. Not really sure what the rush is. I guess it may be that I have been so removed from my work during this move. I'm hoping it will all go together today.
I am also preparing for a craft show in Huachaca city, March 11th. I think I am going to make a few things like napkins, purses and drapes from my painted fabrics for it. I'm looking forward to it.
I've got to find time to go to town today and pick up my glasses. YES! glasses. I had a real hard time seeing during that drive across the country. Doc said he was surprised I did it. heh heh. I'm sure they are ugly but I will be really glad to see again.
I'm beginning to get used to the routine on this land and am learning that everything does not have to be done all at once. patience I guess. I like the solitude of this when I don't want to be interrupted and I can usually get some stuff done. Sometimes it does get a bit lonely way out here. I've got to go get some friends.
I've joined the Bisbee Fiber Arts Guild. They are mostly weavers but seem to be open to other fiber arts also. I felt very welcome there. They have a quilting session once a month. I'll certainly go to that. I'd like to learn to weave also, but I am afraid I will have too much on my plate.

and Yes, there was another beautiful sunset last night.
well, back to work.

It's Saturday morning and once again I have awakened before the sun. The project of life is moving forward. I was approved for my Septic and Well permits this week. Thank goodness! I think the contractors are available soon too. This also means I shold have an address on Monday. It's really difficult trying to have a business and/or buy things I need on the internet without an address.
The weather here has been great, nice change from Rhode Island. For the lovely sunset last night I put my camera on it's tripod and took a kazillion pictures as it changed. I also tried some color studies with colored pencils, I wasn't thrilled by them. The colors changed so fast. And silly me tried to look at the sun at times to do it (there was a great swirl happening with the clouds) In the back of my mind each time I snuck a peek would be "Don't look at the sun"....it was worth it.
I got the wiring set up for my solar power yesterday. But I didn't get the panel mounted. I know my ladder setup is sketchy at best so I think I have some help coming today for that, at least I won't be alone for the danger.
In between everything I did some sunprints and shibori dips. They are still out there drying. I've been trying to get a clear direction with all that, but the making regular life happen is difficult right now and I guess Im not giving my art the time it needs....It should be soon since the septic , water, and power needs are getting solved.
The wind is strong this morning. I may not get much done outside. well, that's ok I have plenty to do otherwise. I'm slowly working on a handstitched wall quilt peice. It has curved peicing. Definately a challenge, but I really like hand sewing. I call it FreeBird Cloaked, I started it on my trip here. Yhe bird is cloaked because I kept getting snared by obstacles trying to get to Arizona. I'd like to have it done so that I don't carry the obstacles along for very long.:)
Here comes the sun...do do do dooo.