Dream it…DO IT!
If I was to tally up all the wild ideas that flow through me on a daily basis, it would probably be in the 1,000′s!
Of course I can’t birth every single idea, but I can select the ones that juice me up the most and make them a priority.
This is my daily practice, I go through all the ideas I have and I decide which ones will make it to full realization. Once I’ve decided I put things in motion for it to happen.
One of the themes I explore frequently is my relationship with birds and trees. Do you remember when I turned into a tree last year….
'Winter Tree' Laura Hollick as tree, costume and concept by Laura. Makeup by Rachel Duff. Photo by Kevin Thom.
This year I wanted to try another way to become a tree with birds.
I wondered if I could be painted as a tree?
I approached body painter and makeup artist Sue Upton and asked if she could body paint a tree and bird on and around me, and she enthusiastically said “Yes!”
Then I talked over the idea with my favourite collaborator photographer Kevin Thom and the idea appealed to him too.
So, with all the team players in place, we were ready to make it happen.
Here is a shot of the process of being body painted.
Laura Hollick being body painted by Sue Upton. Photo by Kevin Thom
Being half naked in the middle of November in Canada for hours isn’t exactly the most comfortable experience, but that is what it took to realize the vision.
Something I’ve learned from all the different creative projects I’ve been part of, birthing a dream isn’t always comfortable, in fact it can sometimes be out right uncomfortable. But when the vision is clear it is all worth it.
Here is the final image from this creative adventure…..
Laura Hollick as tree with bird. Body painting, hair, makeup by Sue Upton. Photo by Kevin Thom
Being an artist is all about dreaming it and doing it!
I’d love to hear what you think about this piece….
Tags: Birds, body painting, doing, dreaming, kevin thom, soul art, Sue Upton, the creative process, Trees
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November 27th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Sexy and artistic. Love it.
November 28th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Talk about an artist’s dedication to her craft! The sacrifices we make… : )
Well done, all!
November 28th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I must say I can’t think of a more lovely way for an artist to become one with her art! Thanks for sharing.
November 29th, 2009 at 12:23 am
love love love it! so connected, free, and flowing! Art in in all directions!
November 29th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
You are a brave soul, an inspiration for all who know you.
November 29th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Laura,
You take my breath away! Your spirit mixing with paint on flesh creates the most beautiful of sights.
November 29th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Laura – with each newsletter, I get so excited to see what your amazing vision will produce next. I love watching the creative process unfold as you trust enough to take us into your world of dreams – believing in yourself is always such a beautiful,underlying element. Thank you.
Judy from Buffalo
December 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 am
I am all ways impressed with YOU and this I LOVE!
December 7th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
This is AMAZING!
January 24th, 2010 at 8:32 am
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