Friday, February 18, 2011

the heART of friendship


This post is about celebrating art and friendship and how when combined, is good for the heart and soul.





Friendship is one of the most significant choices we have to make throughout our lives. We select our friends; while sometimes our friends select us. It is true that there are no quirks in this world. Some people come into your life, at a specific time, for a specific purpose. Friends come into our lives to deepen this experience which we call life. They make life worth living; they add wonderful colors to our otherwise boring life. When we are old and recall our past, the friends we've made in this life is what we dwell on the most.




Growing up in the military, i cultivated many friendships, but none of them very lasting. We packed up and moved every 2 years. Toys, furniture, schools and friends were are all left behind. As a young child, i didn't mind, but as a teenager, it became painful to say all those goodbyes. Eventually i moved on as i settled into a new location, but as an adult, i kind of miss that i don't have any real childhood friends.


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I've lived in New Jersey for the last 15 years and its only been in the last 4 years that i've actually started meeting people that have similar interests as i do; and it's really been fun. It is so hard to find women that you have something in common with. My core group of friends are all very are very caring and giving and understand the gift of friendship and for that, i count myself lucky. I love when they tell me, "you know i've got your back". (you know who you are girls!) Makes me feel loved!

A few years ago, I accidentally found a very good friend. We have so much in common, it is scary. We both collect some of the most obscure things or we'll find some random vintage treasure in each others house and exclaimed, "oh my god, i have this too". happens a lot............




this is the first time i met Jane. This was how i described the meeting on my blog in 2008:

Meet Jane! Jane stopped by the show i was at to say hi. She found my blog through "Art is" and has been reading and getting to know me. She lives close enough to Bloomsbury that she was able to drive down and introduce herself. We enjoyed chatting with each other and i was really happy to meet her acquaintance. She's fun and spunky and seems like someone that i would enjoy hanging around with.

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Since then, Jane and i have gone on many retreats together, sat in classes with each other, spent many hours on the road driving - destination- ART and having a great time. It always takes us forever to get somewhere because we like to stop at all the antique/flea markets along the way. But i always pack a mean bowl of crackers and tuna, so it's all good!







me and jane at the flea market last week. i know i look like a "bug" in my sunglasses, but unfortunately i have very sensitive eyes, so thus, extreme coverage is optimal for me!



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Fast forward to last weekend, where i went and stayed with my friend, Jane. Before coming to her house, I had showed her these metal forms that i had sitting in my closet. I bought them at Marshall's thinking they'd make a fun project. and we discussed what we might do. It was an art filled/flea marketing weekend. Jane made me good food and her husband Raoul, made Texas caviar for me; yum yum. Sometimes, it's good to go away and be spoiled.

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here's how the forms looked as we discussed head size and what supplies we had to work with.


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here's the heads sculpted as they were drying



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we spent the next day working on our skirts, hands and birdies (to be perched inside of their skirts) This was the point where we finished up and we photographed the two girls together before i left. We had a wonderful time creating our art sister dolls.


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So really when i got home, i just needed to accessorize her skirt, paint her head and face and then distress her. I still want to do something to the top of her head, but am still pondering it. Jane has been busy finishing up her doll as well so go take a peek! the last thing we discussed was possibly making a removable, matching necklaces for the dolls. We will discuss that at our next get together!








19 comments:

  1. These are too cute! Keep us posted on your friendship.

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  2. You two are both wonderful, talented women. I'm so glad you found each other! And I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet you both.

    xo
    Claudia

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  3. These days it is very hard to find a good and true friend, You are lucky to have found Jane and I am glad I met the both of you at Art-Is-You and cannot wait till we meet again at the next Retreat in October!
    Francine

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  4. How fun you gals were able to get together and create these dolls. Friendship is to me also, a very treasured gift to have. Love how you added a heart to yours. Can't wait to see your necklaces.

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  5. What a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing. xo

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  6. Nice post. Great that you share the same interests.
    Thanks for reading along. :)

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  7. Wow I tell ya I need a friend like that! None of my friends are interested in anything I'm interested in! Love the girls!! So pretty!

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  8. How lucky I feel...What a lovely post. I'm honored. Looking forward to the next girls weekend.
    XOXO,
    Jane

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  9. oh darn Kecia, I just left a comment but I don tknow if it stayed or if I clicked out to soon! Anyways, love your doll! running to check out Janes doll now.
    have a great weekend!
    hugs
    viv

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  10. What a treasure you have in Jane and what a treasure she has in you. XO Kristen

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  11. two unique creations (dolls) just like the two unique gals that made them....you both rock in my book...Marlene ;O) xox

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  12. Beautiful heartfelt post Kecia...your dolls are lovely x

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  13. I can only hope that this happens with me. We moved just over a year ago, and I miss my family and friends. I have no one up here who wants to go junking or crafting. sigh. I hope it happens soon.

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  14. what a beautiful post-very heartwarming...these are gorgeous!!!

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  15. Kecia,
    You and Jane are lucky to share such a beautiful friendship. It was very heartwarming to read. I am glad that you shared it with us. How SPECIAL are your two girlies!!! They are small differences, but SO much alike....just like your friendship!! I love all the little details you each added. Can not wait to see the necklaces!! Thank you again for such a nice post...started my day off nicely!!!

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  16. My gosh Kecia...you continue to outdo yourself! How about a little bird's nest on the dollhead? The doll is beautiful, as well as the story about your friendship. Many blessings, Joyce

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  17. i love the idea that she has a bird/bird nest on her head - i'll have to think about what i want it to look like!

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  18. I love my two special jersey girls. Lovely post Kecia. Sal xxx

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