We’re all pursuing our own brand of grace out there
I have been thinking about my own style and how that sustains me during the day - rather than
total indulgence or lazy ineffectiveness. I am seeing we each pursue our own brand of grace out there
everyday and it gives me some distance to now see it in others and what theirs is.
I am also hearkening back to my artistic days at GU - where I studied all different kinds of artists.
I was passionate about learning about different styles -trying to hone the basics of the different styles
like - as in - getting a sample of the basics of art -
but now I am also applying an old idea of mine to my art - and that is - combining these shapes that I have
collected over the years within my work which I naturally drew and painted - but now I am making them each strong enough
to stand on their own and yet also strong enough to somehow connect when brought together -
I used that idea in my renovations and interiors - I chose to respect the bones of a property -
and bring them up to current standards - as if they had been built in today's world and then decorating
with furniture pieces that were strong enough to stand on their own and or be mixed together -
as objects they created an alchemy for glowing and successful design!
Surviving can feel invisible and weary making but keep on keeping on.
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It's great that you're thinking about your art sweetie
It might be something you could enjoy again on your time off...xo
Thanks Janet!
is it time for a renewed round of nagging to get those art supplies out of the closet. in the inexplicable turns of my damaged brain, each time i have heard you speak of your art, i get images of van gough in my head.
in this go-round, it also got a don mclean song stuck in my head. thank you.
"Starry, starry night
"Paint your palette blue and gray
"Look out on a summer's day
"With eyes that know the darkness in my soul"
nagging's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.
Thanks Arfie! !