Itinerant Artist

I was at a show this past weekend-- a small show with both 2D art as well as art/craft. I was so impressed with the quality of the work. The jewelers work was stunning. Each piece different and distinct was like looking at an intricate painting with texture. The spun silk hand dyed flowed down from hangers waffling in what breeze entered the building. The booth next to mine displayed buttons of different sizes and colors made from I think glass- each a world unto itself. I wished I could have afforded bunches to put on all my sweaters. They are stunning in the swirls and shapes in the glass. A jeweler across from me created out a polymer such designs that hinted at the sea, the sky and spaceships. A painting of mine found a home this show, and so I had the luxury to spend some money- i bought the space ship evoking earrings, a button and a silk shirt was a swap. What joy!
I love swapping whether it is money or goods knowing someone like myself- passionate enough about what he/she does to spend hours in the creation and more hours in the lugging, and the standing and the imagining to live this life of an itinerant artist. I felt blessed on my way home to have been in the company of such folks who care so much about what they do to make it beautiful and skillful and available.