Day 124 - Officially

Watercolor
I got behind again in my posts but with Day 124 I am officially caught up. I hope I can paint more tomorrow but house cleaning beckons. Surprisingly I'm looking forward to it. Art isn't the only therapy.

Day 123 - Friday_Deux

Watercolor
I think I've posted about Fridays before and how much I love them. They are MY personal day and night (most of the time) although I do work every Friday. It is one of the few moments of the week that I feel I get to myself, and do just what I want to do. I had plans but canceled them so I could paint and watch sci-fi, two of my favorite things to do. Can you say geek city?

Day 122 - Living

The rest of Day 121 List:

6. See a rut as an opportunity for change.
7. Any moment can bring an awakening to what really matters.
8. Experience your spirituality as a gift and a process.
9. Reverse the golden rule: Treat yourself as you treat others.
10.Dreams give your life color and momentum. Let them inspire your passions and propel you forward.

Artwork forthcoming!

Day 121 - Whole

Watercolor

Thoughts on Whole Living from July/August 2006 Body and Soul:

1. Calm is a place you create in the midst of chaos.
2. Take comfort in the uneventful.
3. Kindness is in our nature; practice giving and receiving it freely.
4. For a centered spirit and a quieter mind, commit to a daily walk.
5. Think of sleep as a ritual; prepare for it each night.

Day 120 - Finishing

Unfinished Watercolor
I have learned a great deal about finishing the race, finishing the course, finishing the painting and not finishing my french fries. It's been a good 120 days of painting and drawing in that it's given me insight into completing projects. I can do it when I am compelled but I am only compelled out of a self driven nature. You can't make anyone do anything they are not ready to do unless they are in jail or a hospital. I like finishing, but it's a struggle for me and may always be.

Day 119 - Exhaustion

Unfinished Watercolor of greenhouse - large project
I am exhausted from work and all the projects I am trying to complete. Not sure what to cut out but I have an idea...

Day 118 - Painting

Drawing for Watercolor Portrait
I am finding this process of creating 365 days exhilarating, daunting and a mystical challenge. At times I can't wait to get to my paints, create a new drawing and let the color explode. At other times, I drag to the palette and canvas and get only a few strokes completed before calling it a night. The important part is that I'm showing up to do the job so I know it will eventually reveal a creative process that will become my personal gift that no one can take away.