Beth I loved this post! Such a gentle and positive reminder that the moment we go to our creativity toolkit, everything just gets better!
I remember someone told me once, “Worry pretends to be important.”
That has stuck with me all these years. When we worry, that negativity really doesn’t do one thing for the issue itself. Except take up precious life energy.
You have the solution in your palette of colors. The answer is action. Keep painting, your work is so beautiful and very much needed in the world.
Thank you so much for your support. I really don't know why I'm hesitant to begin creating art, when it fills me with such pleasure. The key, like you said, is action. It's always action.
I love that quote "Worry pretends to be important." Very well-said. Worry is a pointless use of our time.
I will keep painting, as it brings me such joy. Thank you for your high compliment about my artwork. The process is everything.
Those are my favorite blues too, they are so calming. I’m glad you are able to access your painting to cope with the world. I’m a little envious of the ease with which you fall into your flow space. I’ve been struggling lately with distractions. Keep painting!
Hi Alene, yes these blues are fantastic, aren't they? Lately, I've easily gotten into flow, but it's not always so easy. Like you, if I have distractions, flow escapes me. Despite your destractions, keep painting, too. Flow will come to you again.
Hi Beth, I am always delighted and amazed by how you blend your paints and your words -- different crafts, but somehow the overlap of creative process and meaning is undeniable the way that you weave them together. I have days where I stay too long at the altar or resistance. My favorite book on art and resistance is Steven Pressfield's "The Art of War." And I'll end here, I'd like to walk into that sunset and get lost there. Big hugs.
Thank you for your kind words and enthusiastic encouragement of my writing and art. I appreciate your insights and your understanding of resistance to creating art. That book you mentioned is now on my to-read list. I can't wait to read it!
Your painting reminds me of some old sunset photos I've taken while ocean gazing near San Diego. Sunsets are magical and so is this painting. You definitely succeeded in adding vibrancy to the sunset colors and magic to the sea. I love the blues. Such rich and full colors. The sand hills add a lot of interest.
I love how you just sit down in front of the canvas and start painting without knowing where your painting process will take you. Vulnerable indeed. It's so wonderful you can lose yourself in your art and let your worries, cares and burdens slip away - for a while anyway. We all need such an escape at times. Thank you for sharing your words and your seascape painting with us.
Thank you for your kind comment, Nancy. I love sunsets so much, and I appreciate your appreciation for my painting. :) Yes, I never quite know where a painting is going. Sometimes I'm more sure than other times. But lately, it's more experimentation: I now more than ever take the plunge and try new things on the canvas. If I make a mistake, I can always correct it. And if it works out, that's a bonus!
Painting is my ultimate relaxation, and devoting time to it each week helps keep stress at bay.
I love this post Beth! Painting escapes me and has for years, though it was my first love in art, long before photography. I keep thinking one day I will find my way back.
I'm glad you find it helps you let go of your worries.
Thank you so much! You are such a gifted photographer. I didn't know that you started out with painting. There's no timeline and definitely no rules; you might eventually venture into painting, but if you don't, that's OK too.
I'm sorry to read that you've had a tough week, but how wonderful it is to have an escape, such as creating art and beauty in your case.
I love how the painting is taking shape, it's wonderful!!
I read your instructions on how you apply the colors, I see them on your canvas and I try to visualize them in my mind, I try to learn.How great that in painting you find an exit to disconnect from everything!
That sunset has such a special energy, as if the colors were capturing the essence of a magical moment.
It seems to me that the sun that timidly goes to rest is nothing more than a promise that the next day it will return to give us its light, its warmth, with the hope that the day to come will be better, more serene, calmer, and that it will invite you once again to pick up the brush and create beauty, leaving worries behind.
I'm sure this work of art will bring you much joy in the future!
Thank you for your very thoughtful comment on the art-creation process, and I believe your interpretation of the sunset leading to the promise that the next day will arise, with hope and serenity, is so accurate. I so enjoy listening to your thoughts.
I know we all have tough times, and like you say, I'm lucky I have art as an escape. I think the key is, when things are tough, we need to indulge in something we enjoy to give us that temporary escape, such as movies, writing, dancing, creating/playing music, and so on.
I am really enjoying working on this painting. And I can't wait to watch it unfold.
Thank you again for your comment; I so appreciate it.
Beth I loved this post! Such a gentle and positive reminder that the moment we go to our creativity toolkit, everything just gets better!
I remember someone told me once, “Worry pretends to be important.”
That has stuck with me all these years. When we worry, that negativity really doesn’t do one thing for the issue itself. Except take up precious life energy.
You have the solution in your palette of colors. The answer is action. Keep painting, your work is so beautiful and very much needed in the world.
Hi Gerry,
Thank you so much for your support. I really don't know why I'm hesitant to begin creating art, when it fills me with such pleasure. The key, like you said, is action. It's always action.
I love that quote "Worry pretends to be important." Very well-said. Worry is a pointless use of our time.
I will keep painting, as it brings me such joy. Thank you for your high compliment about my artwork. The process is everything.
Those are my favorite blues too, they are so calming. I’m glad you are able to access your painting to cope with the world. I’m a little envious of the ease with which you fall into your flow space. I’ve been struggling lately with distractions. Keep painting!
Hi Alene, yes these blues are fantastic, aren't they? Lately, I've easily gotten into flow, but it's not always so easy. Like you, if I have distractions, flow escapes me. Despite your destractions, keep painting, too. Flow will come to you again.
Hi Beth, I am always delighted and amazed by how you blend your paints and your words -- different crafts, but somehow the overlap of creative process and meaning is undeniable the way that you weave them together. I have days where I stay too long at the altar or resistance. My favorite book on art and resistance is Steven Pressfield's "The Art of War." And I'll end here, I'd like to walk into that sunset and get lost there. Big hugs.
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for your kind words and enthusiastic encouragement of my writing and art. I appreciate your insights and your understanding of resistance to creating art. That book you mentioned is now on my to-read list. I can't wait to read it!
Hi Beth,
Your painting reminds me of some old sunset photos I've taken while ocean gazing near San Diego. Sunsets are magical and so is this painting. You definitely succeeded in adding vibrancy to the sunset colors and magic to the sea. I love the blues. Such rich and full colors. The sand hills add a lot of interest.
I love how you just sit down in front of the canvas and start painting without knowing where your painting process will take you. Vulnerable indeed. It's so wonderful you can lose yourself in your art and let your worries, cares and burdens slip away - for a while anyway. We all need such an escape at times. Thank you for sharing your words and your seascape painting with us.
Thank you for your kind comment, Nancy. I love sunsets so much, and I appreciate your appreciation for my painting. :) Yes, I never quite know where a painting is going. Sometimes I'm more sure than other times. But lately, it's more experimentation: I now more than ever take the plunge and try new things on the canvas. If I make a mistake, I can always correct it. And if it works out, that's a bonus!
Painting is my ultimate relaxation, and devoting time to it each week helps keep stress at bay.
I love this post Beth! Painting escapes me and has for years, though it was my first love in art, long before photography. I keep thinking one day I will find my way back.
I'm glad you find it helps you let go of your worries.
Hi Pamela,
Thank you so much! You are such a gifted photographer. I didn't know that you started out with painting. There's no timeline and definitely no rules; you might eventually venture into painting, but if you don't, that's OK too.
I so enjoy your photography. That, too, is art!
Dear Beth:
I'm sorry to read that you've had a tough week, but how wonderful it is to have an escape, such as creating art and beauty in your case.
I love how the painting is taking shape, it's wonderful!!
I read your instructions on how you apply the colors, I see them on your canvas and I try to visualize them in my mind, I try to learn.How great that in painting you find an exit to disconnect from everything!
That sunset has such a special energy, as if the colors were capturing the essence of a magical moment.
It seems to me that the sun that timidly goes to rest is nothing more than a promise that the next day it will return to give us its light, its warmth, with the hope that the day to come will be better, more serene, calmer, and that it will invite you once again to pick up the brush and create beauty, leaving worries behind.
I'm sure this work of art will bring you much joy in the future!
Hi Javier,
Thank you for your very thoughtful comment on the art-creation process, and I believe your interpretation of the sunset leading to the promise that the next day will arise, with hope and serenity, is so accurate. I so enjoy listening to your thoughts.
I know we all have tough times, and like you say, I'm lucky I have art as an escape. I think the key is, when things are tough, we need to indulge in something we enjoy to give us that temporary escape, such as movies, writing, dancing, creating/playing music, and so on.
I am really enjoying working on this painting. And I can't wait to watch it unfold.
Thank you again for your comment; I so appreciate it.