Tender Brave Spirit, MY BOOK!
Guess what?? I wrote a BOOK!!
"Tender Brave Spirit"
(An Expressive Life Almost Missed)
WORDS AND ART BY TAMMY HUDGEON
EDITED BY ODE HOWARD
I can hardly believe it's true. This book idea has been percolating in me for a few years now, and the concept and idea of actually making a book felt SO daunting I kept finding reasons to put it off.
Last year the perfect scenario revealed itself to me, the people, the time and space to pull this through from the etherlands of the creative cloud. I found the skilled guide, the people and support group I needed to walk along with me in this process.
Let me tell you, it was DEEP dive! I was deciding whether to create a showcase type book with my best art (easiest option), or a combination book of glass and paintings (harder), or stories and best art or to tell the story of me along with art (hardest option)!
Always ART.
It seems that the first book that needed to emerge was the story of ME and my creative path. I wrote my book to tell the story of my creative journey as a self taught artist. I share with you the fumbles, obstacles and limiting beliefs I had to overcome to pursue this whole hearted life I'm living.
Within the pages are some of the many stories that make up my life. Resonant themes that emerge and re-emerge all along the way.
My book is also brimming with visual eye candy! I am so pleased with the print results, as you know colour is very important to me.
Extremely talented Sheila Norgate wrote a forward, as did as extremely talented Ode Howard! Such an honour for me. Ode also edited my book, and was along with me for the whole trip of many months, many explorations of content, always bringing me back from my tangents to the heart of my story. Deep gratitude.
Local Gabriola Island folks and friends can order through the "pick up" option direct from me (I will love to sign it for you too!) Purchasers from further away can order the "deliver" option, which is a print on demand service.
In lieu of a real life partay! I'm planning to host a
facebook
LIVE event online at
Tammy Hudgeon Wild Spirit Studio
Saturday June 27 at 1 pm
I'll read from my book and we can CELEBRATE!
I'll also be reading from my book over the coming days on my instagram stories. Please join me!
Click here: “New Book” or in the menu up top and get your copy!
Check out some of my page spreads below!
Thank you thank you thank you for coming along on this epic journey with me!
FYI: Sabrina Ward Harrison launched a program called "Liberate" specifically to teach people how to make an art book. The timing was perfect and I dove in. She guided, and I, and many others did all the hands on work, including the TECHNOLOGY of building a book online! this was a HUGE learning curve for me.
