Linda Geiger

My Child archetype is good at reminding me to create from a place of joy. One such place is a memory of a special family vacation.

My brother and I, at ages three and five, were awakened before dawn for a “surprise car ride.” Four hours later, a beautiful morning greeted us as we arrived at a tiny oceanside cottage that was to be our home for a full week! My father couldn’t resist taking a photo of his eager children, bathing suits on, books and crayons keeping us occupied, waiting patiently on the small stoop with anticipation of the adventure to come.

Representing this favorite photo of mine in textiles, painting, and stitching has connected me not only to my inner child, but also to the feeling of the bliss and love I felt that day, when our parents treated us to a rare vacation at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, which is still to this day our “happy place.”

Our Happy Place 2022 31” x 25” Mixed media NFS bright_ideas_studio@yahoo.com