Brownout? Make Good Art

Two days ago, Typhoon Glenda was ravaging Manila. Of course I didn't go to my day job. It was scary, I could hear the strong wind howling. I prayed for everybody's safety while the windows in my room kept rattling. There was no electricity. Brownout. Boring. So I thought about "Make Good Art". Make Good Art is an inspiring quote from Neil Gaiman. It was one of the best commencement speeches. I got inspired after watching that video years ago, I made this felt-cutout-embroidery immediately.

Here's an excerpt from Neil Gaiman's speech:

Instead of worrying about the weather, I grabbed my tools and pulled a table near a window where a bit of sunlight was still available. I've been wanting to try the Das Air Dry Clay I bought from Hey Kessy. I made some Totoro ornaments and figurines. I looove Totoro! Obvious ba?

I also painted some ceramic pots and little clay houses for my dish garden.

I will be joining the 10aAlabama Art Fair soon and I'm glad that I have lots of new items to sell. It was a day well-spent. So next time work and classes are suspended due to another typhoon... Make good art. No electricity? Make good art. If you haven't seen Neil Gaiman's speech, watch it here. A must watch for any artist or anyone who hopes to live a creative and inspired life.

❤lotsalove,

femi