Imagination = Intelligence

If imagination equals intelligence then I am a flipping genius.  Currently I am working on writing scripts for an animated series that my nephew and I are creating.  I won't go into the details about the project, but I will say that I am extremely excited.  I am elated with the ideas that are bouncing around in my head.  I can finally say that all my hours of sleeping/dreaming have really paid off; plots, characters, and settings are just oozing out.  I can't say that the writing process is easy -it's not- but I will say that my brain is enjoying the exercise.

I am hoping to pound these stories out relatively quick, I'm certain the animation part will be the bear of the project.  But, all in all, I am pretty motivated and hopeful that our pet project will turn into a dinosaur!  

Something about Spring

I have a fascination with raincoats and this beautiful Cohen song redone by Tori Amos.


It's been rainy married with cold the last few days.  I am desperate to ride my little Schwinn out and about.  I miss my little bike.  When I lived in New Orleans I didn't have a car for three and 1/2 years. The lay of the land was flat and idea for cycling, unlike Maryland's rolling hillsides.  Life on a bike is so completely different than the metal bubble of a car.  When peddling, I had to be extremely aware of cars, people, nature, chaos, and randomness.  I was sensually alive and living in the moment.  
Plus, I miss the regular forced exercise just for transportation.

Well, until the weather clears I will don a raincoat and a longing for my little red bike.

 

Challenge for 2012

Sometimes I take up the torch of a good challenge.  Why?  I find when I'm sinking into the cold weather of winter, I have a harder time becoming motivated.  I chose to participate in the challenge, create something for someone during 2012.  Here are the details: 

Pay It Forward 2012

"I promise to make something handmade for the first five     people who comment. They must in turn post this and make something for the first five who comment on their status. 

*The rules are it has to be handmade by you, and they must receive it before 2012 ends.*    

*** It can be something as simple a making a friend a cup of coffee. ***"

It was intended to be a viral Facebook challenge.  It has yet to proceed as viral, but alas, I signed on for five creative projects, that will take me out of my comfort zone.  One down and four to go.

I now feel a little guilty for creating such a sad piece.  Regina is a therapist working with patients who need help, a gloomy painting on the wall hardly helps anyone feel joy.  I am hoping it doesn't end up in her office.

A Little Magic for the Long Winter

This remix is from an artist Pogo who uses sound/visuals from movies.


  



I am completely in love with this video.  The mix of the slow motion of scenes with the fast pace of sound/visual samples intrigues me.  I feel like I'm completely entranced in a sliver of time.  The video editing is a true postmodern art form I can appreciate.  This video forced me to watch the movie again.  


The movie is "A Little Princess" a 1995 remake of a 1939 Shirley Temple classic and based off the novel written by  Frances Hodgson Burnett.  What is so striking about the film, other than the stunning cinematography, acting skills of the kids, and gorgeous set design, is the fact that the story has so much heart.  The heart is a main component missing from many children's stories, most of which have no soul.      


You must know what I'm talking about.  What was the last kids' film you saw that moved you -and not in a way to go out and buy some merchandise (no offense to Harry Potter of course)?