Looks like the India took pity on my whiny self and sent me some good karma (maybe it was for the cow painting I made it?).
On Saturday I was accepted into an artist residency at The Dune, an eco village and beach resort 1.5 hours outside of Chennai (insert exclamation point here).
What's an artist residency you ask? Only one of the greatest perks and hidden secrets of being an artist. Residencies are designed as little getaways where artists can live and work for an extended period of time, free of cost. The Dune has offered me my own bungalow right next to the beach, complete with a studio and outdoor shower. Here's a picture:
I've been accepted for the month of September, during which I will
a) swim everyday at the beach
b) swim everyday in their infinity pool
c) eat everyday fo free in one of their three restaurants, which source all their produce from an on-site organic farm
d) paint my heart out
And in case you're wondering, the hub can come too. Only he'll have to commute back and forth to work (kind of worth it I'd say).
Jealous? Don't be. Go read my previous post and remember how lucky you are not to live in a steaming pile of garbage/cow.
Here's to the month of September. :) Cheers friends!
On Saturday I was accepted into an artist residency at The Dune, an eco village and beach resort 1.5 hours outside of Chennai (insert exclamation point here).
What's an artist residency you ask? Only one of the greatest perks and hidden secrets of being an artist. Residencies are designed as little getaways where artists can live and work for an extended period of time, free of cost. The Dune has offered me my own bungalow right next to the beach, complete with a studio and outdoor shower. Here's a picture:
I've been accepted for the month of September, during which I will
a) swim everyday at the beach
b) swim everyday in their infinity pool
c) eat everyday fo free in one of their three restaurants, which source all their produce from an on-site organic farm
d) paint my heart out
And in case you're wondering, the hub can come too. Only he'll have to commute back and forth to work (kind of worth it I'd say).
Jealous? Don't be. Go read my previous post and remember how lucky you are not to live in a steaming pile of garbage/cow.
Here's to the month of September. :) Cheers friends!
congrats! share tons of pics while there!
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yeah....i'm sure you'll be super inspired!
ReplyDeletethat is fantastic. it looks amazing. enjoy every moment of it.
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations. This looks amazing! You get that entire bungalow to yourself?
ReplyDeletekate
That sounds pretty incredible! Congrats! I'm sure you will make the best of it!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is my dream! (Minus that stuff in the last post.) How amazing for you! I hope you enjoy every minute of your time there, and I can't wait to see your beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, congratulations that's amazing news!! This residency looks beautiful, I'm constantly amazed at what eco-friendly places can be.
ReplyDeleteummm this is awesome!! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteSounds absolutely wonderful! Congratulations!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks absolutely beautiful, sounds like a much needed relaxing month to come!
ReplyDeleteyay! good job, cow. (the painting, not you, in case that was unclear).
ReplyDeleteI want to be an artist so I can have a residency. It sounds more exciting than the hospital/scrubs kind.
well considerin wat u hav been thru in Chennai and knwing fully well tat u hav SURVIVED, u DESERVE this and more :) hav fun Kimia .. Jealous? U hav no idea :(
ReplyDelete@kenny kay-maan, haha thank you. :) and you know you can COME VISIT whenever.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh my, I am so not even the tiniest, slightest bit jealous of you here. I mean it only looks stunning, like a haven of peace and tranquility... nah, not jealous at all! Wow, this looks like a COMPLETELY different India - sure you're going to LOVE it here.... and I think the 1.5 hour commute will be well worth it for your hub, knowing what he'll be coming back to you... when do you leave for The Dune?
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful! Congratulations! You totally deserve an infinite swim in an infinity pool and a space to continue to create the amazing works of art you are so adept at creating.
ReplyDeleteEep-this sounds absolutely amazing! And the commute? I think hubby can handle it...
ReplyDeleteWonderfulllllll! That is amazing!
ReplyDeleteliving the dream...so envious! savor each moment :)
ReplyDeleteSounds so fantastic, enjoy it! xo
ReplyDeleteHi, those are amazing news! Congratulations,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll have an amazing time there, it sounds so much fun
♥Marley
How wonderful! I hope you enjoy your time there and get lots of inspiration from your stay!
ReplyDeletecongrats and enjoy,i told my husband about you carrying around toliet paper and he was... disgusted, ha. enjoy your artist residency, it looks like heaven
ReplyDelete@miss raj, im heading there september 7th! so excited!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kimia! This sounds like such an incredible and wonderful opportunity!!
ReplyDeletesounds like a great place. love the eco-friendliness of it. congrats on getting it :)
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing place to paint... it must be so inspiring! I'm very envious of you living in India, I traveled around India in 2009 and completely loved it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog :)
Sally
Congratulations love! Soo exciting!
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Enjoy your break from Chennai. That place looks fabulous and I'm certain you deserve the retreat.
congrats!!! can't wait to hear of all the great things you'll be doing there!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations sweet pea! Here's to being open and letting good things come your way. Now send some good luck this way, please! By the way...Infinity pool at work=the best month ever.
ReplyDeleteWha!? You lucky gal. What I wouldn't live in for an opportunity like that ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what things fall across our paths just when we need them. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it! A room of your own. Is that a corrugated roof? really wish I'd used that in my house...my parents have it in navy blue in their house in Ohope Beach, NZ.
ReplyDeleteI'm soooo excited for you! I am so envious of your daily beach swim, omg--there I said it, haha you are going to have a wonderful time and make beautiful art!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Yay you! I hope you do all of it. Congratulations and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That sounds amazing!!!
ReplyDelete@maryjo, haha! go read my previous post. its sure to beat all the envy right out of you.
ReplyDeleteA-mazing! An experience of a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting and fun, hopefully smell free too! Your blog is so fun! And you're adorable! Congrats on your home/work for September!!
ReplyDeleteTabitha
My-cliffnotes.blogspot.com
Lovely billet & great opportunity.
ReplyDeleteYou blog is good - I've been enjoying your pics and stories. Hope your husband is still bearing up under the weight of moustachioed attention/
Whoop whoop - congratulations! I've loved reading through all your recent posts - oh but my heart goes out to you dealing with the ugh-ie-ness of India. Such a place of contrasts - your great-aunt's looked and sounded amazing! Loved reading your typical tuesday and seeing what you kept in your bag (hand sanitizer and loo paper a MUST!). Am totally LOVING your blog and hearing about your time in India :) Hope the mosquitos and crows aren't being too annoying. Take care - Annie x
ReplyDeletethis sounds SO wonderful! I am definitely jealous. Live it up, my dear. And paint a masterpiece :)
ReplyDeletecongrats! that sounds like paradise and SO happy you get some relief from the very potent city!
ReplyDeletelucky!! congratulations to you ~ it's well-deserved, really. that studio looks unbelievably awesome, i'm so sure that your creativity will run wild there!
ReplyDeletexx ~ ks
Wow that is incredible news and a blessing for sure! Be sure to take plenty of pictures for all of us! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! that is awesome. Congratulations!! Your posts make me laugh!!
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