the Noci Cobalt Blue Album

I think the Noci in Cobalt is perfect to record the highlights of my Artist in Residency in Vermont Studio Centre back in March-April 2008. The vibrant blue reminds me of the crisp winter scenes with the deep blue sky that I cherish. It was my first real winter experience. I've never seen so much snow in one place like that before. The residency itself was fantabulously fantastic - it was such an invaluable experience for me; as a person and as an artist. My gratitude to the Freeman Foundation and Vermont Studio Center who have awarded me this residency.

I chose the mini-propeller and the 'soar' title as a metaphor for my uplifting experience during the residency. It was like flying high indeed :). I got the mini-propeller from Itoya Paper Shop in Tokyo - there isn't any brand on it. I used Ztampf! Clear-Stamps for stamping the swirly motif behind it. The tiny tag is from MakingMemories.