I’m almost positive that I resided on the west coast of the country in one of my previous lives. For some reason it always feels like home when I visit, even though I’ve lived in Florida my entire life. However, it feels good to be home. I suppose that’s the sign of an extensive vacation. Plus, I missed having a closet full of wardrobe options as opposed to just a suitcase.
All of my JournalFest classes were great, each one helping me to think of new techniques to incorporate into my art journaling. By far my favorite class was Traci Bunkers‘ Love and Fear workshop. We share similar journaling styles (emphasis on the process as opposed to the finished product) and the iPod playlist she played during the class was killer (music is a must whenever I’m journaling).
Fort Worden was one of a kind with its ocean views, miniature castle, beautiful landscapes, and breathtaking sunrises; truly a place unlike anywhere I’ve stayed before. After this trip I’d certainly consider going to another festival hosted by Teesha Moore. She and her husband Tracy did a great job with the entire event, and although I’m a newbie to all of this stuff, I could easily see myself becoming used to attending artist retreats. I’m already contemplating Art and Soul in Vegas next year.
Overall the time away worked well in providing me a much needed mental cleansing and creative free-for-all. Definitely looking forward to doing it again soon.