CLAIMING FACE in Life – The Making of the Book, Part 1
We have the very first book in hand now. As I hold it I can feel the heft of its 236 pages. The cover is slick and vibrant. It looks and feels like “fresh book.” But it also feels like it has existed forever. I have done a lot of books in my time, but nothing like this. This book is my life. I can sense how it has grown in me ever since I was a child. It feels like me. As personal as it is, it could not have been created this way without partnering with Matthew for it. I think it’s an honest estimation to say that we are each wildly creative in separate, but fabulously complimentary ways. One of Matthew’s many strengths is his attention to great detail and clarity. He has architecture in his blood. I love structure, but often find that dismantling is more my focus. I need a lot of freedom.
Coupled with our individual style we both also engage with creativity differently. I see it as a powerful force I was born with that serves as my teacher. I also see that Continue reading »
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Just the other day I was innocently walking to the train station to meet Matthew for lunch, when I was hit with a book. The story, the imagery, the title, all of it just landed in my head as if it was some big thingy that had fallen from the sky and bang! 
Now it was in my head. It nearly stopped me in my tracks and I had to laugh out loud. I told Matthew when we met up at the train, “I just got hit with a book!”
I don’t know exactly where it came from, but as always, once it came it felt like it had always been there. It was so obvious that it was clearly mine.
As with nearly everything, I just noticed its presence. Hello, I said to this new book in my head. And I let go. I have so many creative bits land in my head that it has taught me the practice of letting go. If they push to creation on their own, then so be it. But I know that I can’t force it myself or I will most certainly make myself mad!
Much like its dramatic arrival, this book Continue reading »
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