Ink on paper sketch, March 2020
Reflecting back to March 2020 - this ink on paper sketch made during that first week of the pandemic stay at home time is filled with chaos and the unknown.
Flash forward to March 2022:
I’m excited for Springtime and here are some shows I’ve watched on Netflix that have entertained and inspired me this month:
Shtisel is an Israeli TV series about a Jewish Orthodox family in an orthodox neighborhood. I am particularly fond of the son, Akiva Shtisel, who has the soul of an artist and is trying to navigate the world of his Jewish responsibilities and skeptical family while trying to be an exhibiting, working artist. I can relate to Kive’s trials and tribulations as an artist!
My Octopus Teacher is a beautiful documentary about a filmmaker who spends a year diving into the underwater kelp forest of False Bay on the coast of South Africa where he meets a female octopus who enchants him.
Emily in Paris - Yes, we binged watched this show this month and Emily’s clothing color palette got me very excited for Springtime and some brightly colorful clothing updates!
Better Things - season 4 is unfolding weekly on Hulu. I really enjoy watching Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox. She also creates, writes, directs, etc this program and it’s clear she put a lot of heart and soul into it. I loved last week’s episode with the guest feng shui expert. Also, Sam/Pam loves figurative artwork! Artwork hangs salon style in the stairwell of their TV house. It’s a focal point throughout the show.
In general I’m learning new things about myself and I often have this thought that the older I get, the more I learn, the less I know.I’ll end with a journal prompt:
What is inspiring you about Springtime?
What is one thing you’re grateful for?
What is one thing that you are proud of about yourself?