Visual Journaling (Art Every Day Month, week 4)

Art Every Day Month is drawing to a close and I find myself thinking – as I did last year at this time – that I should extend this habit as a kind of visual journal. I have no illusions that I am a Great Artiste. I only know that painting delights and calms me.

Art wouldn't, for me, work as a diay. A year from now I probably won't know that on day 20 I had a migraine.  Art becomes a sort of slow-cooked meditation for me. I lose myself when I'm painting and, when I review a week's worth of paintings, I can accept them without judging. That's a good process for someone like me who often mistakenly pushes against what is.


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Self Reflection (Art Every Day Month, week 3)

Several days this week I have had to convince myself to make art. The allure of deciding I was too tired or too sick (I have a cold) was strong. Sometimes painting gave me comfort and energy. Sometimes it was a slog.
Looking back, I see a reflection of my attitude and my energy each day. Art is a mirror.

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Without a Plan (Art Every Day Month, week 2)

If I approach the page humbly and let colors and movement lead me, I like what happens.

If I have a vision and try to create it, the difference between thought and reality frustrates me. Initially, I don't like the results. Over time, they grow on me.

Hmmm, are there life lessons here?

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 Quiz: Which two of the above were planned? ( leave a comment below )

Learning from my Left Brain (Art Every Day Month, Week 1)

I have committed, once again, to Art Every Day Month. As before, I need to decide what that's going to mean to me. What can my body do this year, this day?

I have my paints and paper out on the table where they are easy to reach.  I approach with no expectations, except to put paint on brush on paper. I am learning already.  Here are some lessons:

Day 1: hey, I can do this!

Day 2:  I am happier with abstracts and than trying to do something representational... Even if it's impressionistic. I

Day 3:   Took my daughter's advice to paint a teddy bear . imimmediately disliked, but it's growing on me . I'm not sure what thlesson is yet…  

Day 4:  color makes me happy!





I am so wordy.  This month I get to be quiet and listen...