Creating a Painting is Like Building Your Own Burrito or Getting Sucked into a Good Book



Yet to be titled



I may have some similar styles or themes in my paintings, but I think the experimentation of new techniques and the surprise of the original image or emotions that come from each painting are what keeps me coming back for more.  I really don't go in with a plan.  It's like picking the restaraunt, but building your own meal as you go.  I chose art, then painting, then the brush or the hand, which paint, what colors and then where it goes.  I just watch the what is in front of me and follow.  This angel is a great example of that.  I really love bright colors now and she got lots of it.  She could be done, but she's not.  It's like a good book you don't want to end, so I'm going to keep reading.  I'm bet there's another book after this one, but I'm still enjoying this one.

It's in the Eye of the Beholder (or something like that)

Seeing the reaction of others and hearing their comments when they viewed my art last night was pretty awesome.  I wasn't sure what to expect having so many people, several that I've never met, see my work...in person!  I could pull a Sally Field and say, "You like my art!  You really like my art!"  But it's much more than that. 

It's similar to life, you find what you seek.  Look for trouble, ta-da, trouble is found.  What jumps out at you when looking at art, can be a reflection of you in some way.  I'm not saying to over analyze it.  If you see a tiger, does it mean you're a tiger?  Uh, no.  But what do you notice about the tiger?  Is it calm and worry free like something you're seeking for yourself?  I enjoyed hearing someone refer to the bullfrog as Buddha.  And another woman described the peacock as wise and hinted that the bird was not young, but still had all her color and was full of life.  Anyone within ear shot could have told you that that woman was looking in the mirror. 

As the creator of the art, I know my story behind the images.  I love that people can look at it and see their own tale.  I receive lots of guidance from my work.  I'm thrilled that others enjoy watching my journey through my paintings.

 

 

But an animal is missing...

...the kiwi is all ready to go to his new home.

Everyone's Home




Presentation is Everything...



   

If you love something, it will show.  When we put ourselves into what we are doing, it will be reflected in our "work". 

 

My son, Gavin, was determined to make THE chicken pot pie of his dreams all by himself.  He did it with fork marks embellishing the crust.  Fabulous!

 

I put everything into my art when I am creating it.  I can't help but put my feelings into my paintings.  I'm feeling a little stronger and braver lately.  Does it show?   

 

The Evolving Tiger

The dog wanting to be part of the presentation.

Lost?

If you do something with love, it's right.  It will open a new door.  (Though, you may still trip over the threshold and fall right into it.)  It will take you where you want to go.  The change that comes with your soul's evolution can be mind boggling.  Find the flow and you can soar through the winds of change.  I like to think that I'm floating along in a little canoe with my toes dipping in the water. 

Am I lost?  No.  Remember, not all who wander are lost. -J.R.R Tolkien  Feel free to wander with me...it's fun!

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Just added a few new paintings.  I found them on my journey in the canoe.

With love,

Jennifer