This past week, I was a little off task getting my goals accomplished because I had the opportunity to move forward with my yoga mat proposal...

Hi Han,

First off, thank you so much for collaborating with me on this project and taking my offer to trade a drawing of your kids! I feel really good about presenting my idea in an engaging and inspiring way with your help.  Below is a video from the Manduka website for their only artistic, limited edition collection.  I want to do something similiar that will really allow the viewer to experience the art and  understand the concept.  I am attaching images of the actual art made and have an overhead video shot of the original art being created (but will have to give you the CD, its 45mins).  I also have a quick write up I will post below, not sure if its right but their may be individual words/phrases that could?

Let me know if you have any questions, otherwise I will call you Sunday!  Your artistic opinion is appreciated!

http://www.manduka.com/us/lyrics/

Thank you!!!
Ashley

The deep, inward journey of yoga occurs through many layers and over time. Sometimes the
intention is known, but it can never be expected. The ability to quiet one’s own mind and focus
on the greater good is empowering. However, the silent takeover and miraculous phenomenon
that occurs when the body becomes connected with the mind is truly a spiritual awakening. As
we discover our true essence, we become increasingly aware of ourselves and our journeys.
We become accountable for the energy we place into the world and are mindful as our energy
knowingly branches forth. Believing in ourselves and our worth opens the doors to the abundant
powers of our chakras. For it does not just change who we are, but it enhances the world around
us. Through yoga, the chakras can be exercised, revealed and elucidated. The chakra art project
is a memory of an intention to spread all that is positive into the now. The path is as real as the
art is raw. Explore, own who you are and recognize the inward light.

The video should be finished tomorrow...today I am working on Pepakura!!!

Next Wednesday I am scheduled to do my large installation at BLCC

And...wheatpasting on trees! I used carrot seed sheets that were 3/4" wide, which I temporarily taped together to draw on.  I used an image of my friends daughter holding a huge bushel of carrots.  I used charcoal pencil and then sharpy markers.  Drawing on theis paper was extremely difficult.  It was flimsy and more difficult than paper towel.  The seeds did not help.  I heard that wild flower sheets are much bigger which could make a huge difference...they are ordered...we'll see!

On order:

25, 8.5x11" Wildflower Seed Embedded Recycled Lotka Printer Paper' by Earth