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Friday, September 17, 2010 7:32:16 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Update :: The Mural Mission:
Michelle said, "72I have been at a loss as to what to post here lately. My personal artwork seems to be at a stand still, which to me is no big surprise with the events that are taking place in my life right now. This spring break has been about working outside,..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:30:16 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled "It's that time of year....":
Michelle said, "70Cookie exchange 2009The cookies, white elephant gift, and this year we switched from ornaments to Christmas socks. Felt like a baking ninja tonight."
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:30:16 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Sweet Darkness:
Michelle said, "71When your eyes are tiredthe world is tired also.When your vision has goneno part of the world can find you.Time to go into the darkwhere the night has eyesto recognize it's own.There you can be sureyou are not beyond love.The dark will be your..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:28:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Here's to new beginnings:
Michelle said, "69There is nothing like painting under the gun. I have my last critique on Tuesday. Started this at about noon today and worked on and off throughout day. Definitely not finished, just the beginning stages, but I like working fast after festering in..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:28:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled A little bit more....:
Michelle said, "68Still need to get my light source right. It should be coming from the lantern. Also need the two back figures in the shadows more and facial features right. Adjust the arm of the girl in the middle.**Update 11-27-09: Decided the light source is..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:28:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Slightly further along....:
Michelle said, "67Looking forward to a day off work Wednesday and time to paint."
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:28:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled A work in progress and a t-shirt design:
Michelle said, "66The upcoming musical "Into the Woods" our high school will produce this spring has me going back to my deep seeded fascination with fairy tales. It has me enjoying creating art the way I did when I was little, sitting at the dining room table with..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:28:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Undertow:
Michelle said, "62I have been so busy lately with school projects. But I am so grateful to be a small part of my high school's theatre productions each semester. There is something about the collaboration between colleagues that is creative, inspiring; with ideas..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:28:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Go to the woods:
Michelle said, "64Once upon a time there was the beginning stages of a painting....I enjoy how fairy tales use myth and superstition to reflect the human condition. How the woods in these stories play such a strong part in the unknown, the past, the future."It's..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:22:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Slow and steady wins the race.:
Michelle said, "61Even though I have a million things I should be doing...Here I am pausing and remembering that not too long ago there was August; summer in my garden, lounging on the couch while watching good and both bad movies. Also, this heavenly soft yarn.The..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:22:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Game Over:
Michelle said, "63View from The Modern Wing at The Art Institute of ChicagoWhat a balmy autumn day. What a rainy month of October. On record 22 days of rain. But it has been a beautiful fall.It was also a continuous rainy day. We all were soaked and a cab splashed..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:20:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Nourishment:
Michelle said, "58To Begin With, the Sweet Grass1.Will the hungry ox stand in the field and not eat of the sweet grass?Will the owl bite off its own wings?Will the lark forget to lift its body in the air or forget to sing?Will the rivers run upstream?Behold, I..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:20:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled :: Beautiful :::
Michelle said, "59A Butterfly NebulaTo view more photos of the Hubble's new images of space go here"
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:18:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled midsummer flowers:
Michelle said, "56'endless summer' hydrangeamidsummer flowers: purple cone, shasta 'becky' daisy, balloon, yarrow, coral bell, lavender, bee's balm, hysop, 'sweet dream' catmint, aster 'michaelmas daisy', coreopsisI have been researching all morning my new..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:18:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled :: It's Alright :::
Michelle said, "57I know change is a bad thing,Breaks me down into a sorry sad thing,Not some iridescent grateful butterfly.I'll resist with defiance,Not the valor of a mystic silence,I will fight dizzy spiral of goodbye.And it's alright, it's alright, it's..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:16:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Happy 1st year my blog:
Michelle said, "54a fiber supplier : )My Loot:Heaven Sent Homespun Soap Vanilla and Sandalwood3 piece ceramic wall hanging, Lena Wells, Woodstock, ILBrooks Farm: Duet 50/50 Kid Mohair and Fine WoolI am going to use their free pattern and make a shawlangora..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:16:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled :: I have a big ol' crush on this yarn :::
Michelle said, "55Brooks Farm: Duet 50/50 Kid Mohair and Fine WoolSelf-Fringing Bias Shawl / Scarfby Greta Dise A free pattern: the link to the pdf is hereI started felting a pin for the shawl. I am running out of time! Two weeks and I am back at work. Next week I..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:14:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Pretty Bird (almost finished):
Michelle said, "53Slow going, this paintingThe museum last Friday was extremely busy and it was very difficult to concentrate with the traffic and comments: people taking pictures of me working behind my back, while I see them in the reflection of the glass case..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:14:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled :: Knitting up loose ends :::
Michelle said, "70Crunch time: Monday I go back. Don't get me wrong I love my job,but I savor the time to have PROJECTS. Maybe paint one day, organize closets on another, knit and watch movies, try and finish reading the two novels I have been neglecting. Sleeping..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:12:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Progress: a.k.a. the ugly stage:
Michelle said, "51I didn't attend class this week. 3 million people expected in Chicago for the fireworks and Taste so I opted out of driving through that madness on Roosevelt and 90 and stayed home. Next week I will start a new canvas and new subject. I want to..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:12:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled What is There Beyond Knowing:
Michelle said, "65What is there beyond knowing that keepscalling to me? I can’tturn in any directionbut it’s there. I don’t meanthe leaves’ grip and shine or even the thrush’ssilk song, but the far-offfires, for example,of the stars, heaven’s slowly..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:10:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled The dark is just as important as the light.:
Michelle said, "52"Verily all things move within your being in constant half-embrace, the desired and the dreaded, the repugnant and the cherished, the pursued and that which you would escape.These things move within you as lights and shadows in pairs that..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:10:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled Artwork on its way...:
Michelle said, "60Ideas are percolating and ready to paint again : )Until then, look at this beauty of an upcoming movie. Can't wait, can't wait!"Where the Wild Things Are" directed by Spike JonesMore about the movie here"
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:08:15 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled What is There Beyond Knowing:
Michelle said, "65What is there beyond knowing that keepscalling to me? I can’tturn in any directionbut it’s there. I don’t meanthe leaves’ grip and shine or even the thrush’ssilk song, but the far-offfires, for example,of the stars, heaven’s slowly..." more
Friday, September 17, 2010 7:32:16 PM
Michelle Turek wrote a blog post titled So it goes...:
Michelle said, "72Sometimes when the evening's youngThe wind dies down, the setting sunCrochets the clouds with yarn so fineAnd fills the oceans with red wineThe trees, the sky, the forest fairBring a flavor to the airI raise my glass and in a whileYou answer with..." more