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…more adventures just around the corner…..

Thank you to those who have dropped a quick note to say hi and check in because you haven’t heard from me in a while. It has been a pretty full on 6 weeks since we arrived home from Europe; preparing Penny for our next adventure – and the last week been flattened by the effects of a vaccination, which apart from the first three days of the week spent sleeping, the past three I’ve stayed in my bed-office and caught up on reading, and my facebook chats (which I had decided since returning from Europe in the time I was spending on facebook I would instead learn Spanish …. but more on that in a minute. hehee)

We are off to Morocco… on a car rally through the Atlas Mountains to be precise, with side detours back to Portugal, through Spain, and back through France where we will meet up with James. This is a Vintage Car Touring rally – not so hard core, so as navigator I hope to have an opportunity to see more than just my map this time. I look forward to having more time to photograph on this rally, and I’m very excited about driving through the Atlas mountains, which I recall learning about at school. For those interested, here is the link to the rally we are participating in. Via Flaminia Morocco rally

..so.. Penny arrived from South America from her last adventure – Penny In South America and we had only 4 weeks to prepare her. Since James was in France, I contributed to helping Max, and have added to my credentials – ‘grease monkey’. I’m not too sure whether that term is politically correct, but I’m saying it about myself … and I was greasy, and did hop up and down and under..so I think it’s fine :-).

We started by taking the wheels off and then progressed to replace wheel hubs; new gears in the gear box; new wiring for the electrics and a general pull apart and put back together. We have even installed a little fridge… so we can store our daily collection of cheese!! glorious cheese!!! Not a single bolt or washer or part was left over once she was re-assembled! That was reassuring!

        

..and now Penny is safely locked in her container and on her way on a container ship to England where we collect her on October 20th to embark on our next exciting adventure for 6 weeks. I will keep you updated as we travel depending on internet availability and you can travel in the back seat of Penny vicariously through my posts! :-)…..

… and then on to Antarctica in February 2014… where hopefully my newfound Spanish skills will enable me to communicate a little for a few weeks in Chile. Exciting times ahead!!! Until next post…..

 

 

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I am a Journeywoman. I live my life as an explorer. An adventurer. An Observer. An Artist. There is no differentiation between how I live my life and the art that is an expression of it. It is through my experience adventuring the unknown, that I learn more about myself. My aim through this connection is to live where my expression is fully in alignment with the essence of who I am. “In the field of Fine-Art Photography, Julie stands apart from others with the way she sees the world and expresses her connection within it. Julie Stephenson’s photographs are sublime. Her work is an expression of her deep connection; and a gift to the world.”

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  • With my little fingers I was unknowingly laying the foundations for what would nourish me and be a part of my creative expression, 55 years later.  Come along and join me for more of my stitched and woven stories; here and there’s also more in my Link in Bio. #madebyhand #embroideryartist #textileartist #handwoven #embroiderylove
  • An item I made 55 years ago has unwittingly earned its place in my small treasure box — a place it now so obviously deserves. At nine years old, I had no idea I would now be embroidering stitches on blankets I’d hand woven from memories of my journeys around the world.  Something I enjoyed as a child, I must have sensed deep within me was important — something I would one day return to.  With my young fingers and hands, I was unknowingly laying the foundations for what would nourish me and become an expression of who I am. Stitching these motifs is the ritual completion of the blanket. For me it encompasses gratitude for all that has gone into its creation; from my experiences to the processes of weaving.  These motifs I keep secret until the blanket finds its new home — just a little surprise for its new owner. My current Kolkata, Mullik Ghat series will be released in a few weeks time. What’s something you’ve continued that you’re surprised you started in childhood? Come along and join me for more of my stitched and woven stories. #artisanmade #embroidered #embroideryart #weaving #fibreart
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  • The cacophony of fragrance and colour on the backdrop of damp grey fog of the Mullik Ghat Markets Kolkata; was incredible! I wasn’t expecting this place to leave its mark so deeply, and is the foundation for my current body of work. The key to creating work with meaning, whether you’re a weaver or using another medium; is to tell your own stories from your lived experience. Perhaps you could save this tip to try for your next project; and instead of thinking about things like colour or shape; why not think of a memory instead. Love to know how you go! For more creative tips - come along and follow! #creativetips #kolkata #weaving #travelart #madebyhand
  • Here’s a different kind of pro-tip; and it comes from a lifetime of unexpected surprises! It’s never just about technique, but it’s all about telling stories from our lived experience. I wasn’t expecting this place to leave its mark so deeply.  The cacophony of fragrance and colour on the backdrop of damp grey fog of the Mullik Ghat Markets Kolkata, India ; was incredible! As an artist, the most valuable insight I’ve gained is that meaningful work must come from lived experience.  Technique alone can create pieces, but only lived experience can fill them with meaning.  Whether you are a weaver or a creative working in another medium, the key to creating work with meaning is to tell your personal stories. Connect with your memory before you even think of colour or shape. Give it a try! Perhaps you could save, and try this pro-tip for your next project and see how your work evolves with this dedicated intention. For more - come Follow along. #artisanmade #roadtrip #interiordesign #protip #weaving
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  • Are you floundering with making a project meaningful?  As an artist for most of my life, who has meandered and searched for meaning within my own work; I have a couple of tips for you.  If you don’t know where to start, think of an experience that is meaningful to you. Recall the colours.  Just start there!  Tip 1. Remember the colours. Tip 2. Use ONLY those colours. A meaningful experience for me was our journey to Kolkata and the Mullik Ghat Flower Markets, and is the  inspiration for my handwoven blankets.  You can save these tips for future reference for your next project. Let me know how you go! For more, come Follow along.  #artisanmade #handweaving #madebyhand #artisttips #visualstorytelling
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