Welcome to the Studio
02/11/2014 at 2:18 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 4 CommentsTags: artist, colour, craft, flower, inspiration, meditation, Spirituality, wisdom
This is the beautiful new glass window that visitors to the studio get to see. It depicts Star Gazer lilies. Around them are some of the key words that we meditate on: words such as ‘love’, ‘peace’ and ‘joy’.
It was made by the talented glass artist Mary Quarmby. There was no better person for the job. Five years ago, when I was just beginning to think about running meditation workshops, I bumped into Mary at a craft fair. She said it would be good if someone in the locality started a meditation group. “It’s funny you should say that,” I replied. And so it began.
Mary is a kindred spirit. We both love and trust the intuitive process where ideas and insights emerge when the mind and body are calm. Going to her own studio in Chippenham, UK, is a delight, because her creativity blooms from the glass like no artist I have previously seen. Her work is beautiful, and carries wisdom within it.
At this time of year she is busy making small angels and stars to hang from Christmas trees. Window panes for doors, such as mine, are also a regular part of her work flow. Everything Mary creates has amazing layers of texture, iridescence, colour and detail. You just want to go up and touch it. You can see more of Mary’s work here.
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Suzanne Askham 
Wow, that is beautiful. Just right for your studio. I can’t wait to come and see it.
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Comment by Laura Day— 02/11/2014 #
You will love the rich red colours of it, I think Laura. It really does add something to the experience of the studio.
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Comment by Suzanne Askham— 02/11/2014 #
Looking forward to seeing that warm coloured panel, lit from inside, with snow all around after a walk up the hill. 🙂
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Comment by Trev— 05/11/2014 #
Now that will be a treat; especially with some of your orange and lemon tea just brewing in the kitchen. 🙂
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Comment by Suzanne Askham— 07/11/2014 #