In November I promised myself I would get back to making art in the form of something more like free-flow drawing and allowing. I had a big ambition which was to do one drawing a day. I set out with these inspiring supplies of water color pencil which were magically on sale for 50% off. This has been a favorite medium of mine throughout the years. I think my first love was actually oil pastel, but it shifted. No sooner did we get to this spot in the month did I realize that I did make my mark on the paper but I would have to revisit the same image, because it just wasn’t going to be completed in the short amount of time that I allotted. I didn’t meet my challenge but the point of a challenge is to put forth a sufficient FOCUSED effort sometimes, not to necessarily always reach the intended goal.
When I was younger and I made art, it would be for fun, for exploration, but also I was working out things. Sometimes I made art that was ‘ugly.’ Yet I have always held this dream to one day make art again that (other) people like.
I remember to well the early admirers of my art. They really did make me feel “seen” as a child and teenager who made art.
So, I’m posting over the years my “starts and stops” my spurts and my blurts. I’m not sure if I will ever turn my art into a steady meditation (or if I even want to) because I’m exploring and explorers look for some kind of “gold.” So maybe I’m a wandering one, and I get off the visible path and trek in the unseen for periods.
So there’s its own process “the art” and “the unfolding;” and, it simply needs my respect and my love.
When I was younger I always noticed the passion in others. It became easier to fan their flame than to dedicate myself to my own creations. Maybe my art can become an extension of my self inquiry. 🧐 I always picture myself doing installation art “commentaries” once again. I only ever did one once and I thought it was gonna be the start of my art career. It was not.
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Kudos on allowing yourself time for your art again Ka. I can relate to noticing (and in my case being jealous of) passion in others. Your drawings are fun and unique and hope to see more.
Thank you Brad. I feel I can emerge from any past where I didn’t feel fully expressed at this point. However, I am enjoying this perhaps slow stroll through the process. Allowing myself is the gift that replaces any need for comparison which really is an inaccuracy of the lived experience. As in my previous post, there’s a time for everything, and to bring in Ecclesiastes… a season. Smiles to you, Brad. I am healing ❤️🩹 those wounds of feeling unexpressed. 🪷🙏🏼. From your gorgeous presentations I hope you have and are overcoming any jealousies which I wouldn’t judge because it’s just information for the Self to consider. How lovely to find inspiration in the passion of others as perhaps an appetizer! Hugs
Finding my own passions has definitely helped. To hugs, acceptance and creativity.
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But you tested the waters kind lady, to see who you are. Love your image though Ka, it does speak as I see it…an original love, as you most definitely are. Thank you for sharing it 😀❤️🙏🎄🎅
I love it, Ka 😁
Lovely to see you getting back into your Art Swing Ka… and so long as you are enjoying the time of creating. You do so to please yourself..
It is lovely when our art gets admired.. Especially I feel when we were children..
I had a wonderful Junior School teacher who encouraged my art.. Sadly my next school I changed to when I was aged 11 was my Secondary All Girls School, from 11 to 15 when we left for the working world.. 🙂 We didn’t do any kind of art expression… It was all practical sewing, cooking, etc.. Which stood us 50’s born girls in good stead Lol…. But I missed my art..
And I feel I am only now once again embracing my inner child within as I allow my art to take over once again..
Your art, and your subject matter will unfold and enlighten at its own speed…
Inspiration will suddenly arise.. Like my Dragons I painted… One more yet to be revealed coming sometime soon LOL..
So, so long as you manage to enjoy your art, when you find time for sitting down to create… That is all that matters..
Sending you lots of love and Happy Holidays to you and your family Ka.
Much love your way xx ❤ xx
So nice to see you making the goal to pursue art again. Beautiful!
Thank you, Christy! 😃💕
There is no other way, you have to do it, to be sane, to keep expressing in this form of chosen meditatation, yes and above all to learn to balance. That balance which will keep you flowing 10-20-30 years from now, and me, and what if we do make it that far!!! I really liked the imperfect perfection in your drawing. its a great start Ka.
Thank you for that! I love that “imperfect perfection” that one of my examinations. I adore the observation aspect of creation!!! ❤
This is beautifully done, Ka. Why did you ever stop. Now get back and start your aesthetic work again. The world needs to see this. Don’t let your talent go to waste. I love the abstract concept of your thought process.. 🤗😘
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Love your art!
Thank you so much! You are really kind.
I can relate well to these thoughts, especially: “starts and stops” my spurts and my blurts…. exploring and wanderings…. I LOVE what you have created here – the shapes, the color, the textures… it is comforting as well as exciting.
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback; it really helps me begin to emerge, taking one step at a time! 💗 hugs 🤗 kindred
❤ It's all working out. 🙂