Just because... Weaving by Brooke from Newov.com

I don't know much about the artist but the work speaks for itself..  From the website: "I like using silks of two different weights for the warp to create depth and movement. Or use a sticky, slubby silk for the warp and contrast it with soft, uneven handspun alpaca for the weft. Every part of weaving, from preparing the loom to finally sitting down and throwing the shuttle, is a meditative act. Threads interact, weaving their own story as the fabric is created. I anticipate taking the work off the loom and gathering it in my hands, watching how the materials play, fold and move."

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Jim Denevan Drawings in the Sand

Here's a project for those of us who can (sometimes) get bored at the beach:

Jim Denevan makes temporary drawings on sand, earth and ice that are eventually erased by waves and weather.

I am always in awe of artists who have the ability to systematically let go of  their works. See more of Jim's work here  and take a few minutes to watch this very nice video to find out more about his process:

Rumi and Whirling Dervishes

After a mini breakdown in the midst of Christmas shopping (on a Saturday afternoon mind you, what was I thinking..), I listened to this program on Rumi on Being and  watched these amazing whirling dervishes:

They'll make you dizzy but not in the same way that Christmas shopping does..