"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." ~Anaïs Nin
I love this quote because it describes my relationship with my dear friend, fellow creative soul, and business partner, Penny Arrowood. Our first meeting was unremarkable: as a guest at a gathering of the Carolina Mixed Media Art Guild, in the diminutive back room of a local craft store, I met many women that evening. Penny was busily taking notes on the proceedings, so I assumed she was the Guild's secretary (an assumption which turned out to be prophetic), and her enthusiastic welcome and genuine interest in my work was wonderful (you can read more about our Guild adventures here).
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” ~Linda Grayson
From that unassuming, almost random beginning, a true friendship was born that thrives today. We've shared many triumphs, weathered many a storm, and through it all, our affinity for each other (and a well-turned phrase, a well-engineered pop-up book, or a well-made chocolate bar) has grown. The "new world" which has evolved from our friendship is Your Creative Connection, and we seek to share our vision of camaraderie, creative exploration, and community with you.
Our first event, "Notes to Our Future Selves," is in just two days. We are looking forward to presenting artful mixed media techniques and our third Teaching Artist Jeanne Faith d'Orleans, meeting new Creative Explorers, and giving just a taste of what's in store during our grand, mixed media retreat in October. Sound like fun? It's not too late to register. All of the details are here. See you on Saturday!
Until next time,
~MDP
