My art studio and the beginning of Painting #3 - "Stasis"This week we're taking risks as part of the "Risk" Chapter in our Joy Diet Creative Blogger's Book Club and I have started painting again after a long hiatus of about one year.
My "Desire" (Chapter 3) which had not yet been identified (actually, it was deliberately kept private) is being revealed brushstroke by brushstroke as I explore emotions and intimacy within my marriage.
Each day that I paint I feel these emotions deeply as I express them on paper with paint, ink, water and pastel.
I risk exposing myself and my inner world to the world-at-large feeling raw, vulnerable and accountable as I begin "Journey into Intimacy" a new series of large paintings (4' x 5') - partly abstract, partly symbolic and very expressive.
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." (Eleanor Roosevelt)
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Painting #1 - "Finding My Wings" and Painting #2 - "Arrow of Pain"
9 comments:
Sometimes the best art happens when you are being real, and 'exposing' your inner self, as you said. You are very brave, and I believe good things will come from this.
Keep with it!
(great quote too)
peace,
betty
Kathy, I love your studio!! I love the rawness around you so that you can create from what you are feeling inside. No distractions to take your mind from what you are expressing.
I'm glad that you are risking -- by painting, by putting your emotional and psychological self on canvas. Perhaps when the painting is finished it will also help you to unlock and risk more verbally as well.
The risk in the process...of doing so that you can unlock that joy you have inside!!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with risk. I love that you are able to risk through each paint stroke. What a beautiful way to approach risk.
Yes, it's a huge risk to explore our vulnerable, soft spots... you are an inspiration to me! Exposing those feelings to yourself is just as daring and juicy as exposing them to the world!
Looks like your art is working. SEEING what you want. Great post.
It is so courageous of you to stay with this process. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks for sharing your journey with risk this week. What a great studio you have. One of my risks is exposing myself also.
Thanks for the look into your studio and heART. It is all vulnerable stuff, isn't it? Sending you supportive vibes for following your own path, making your way, risking and desiring in your own intimate ways!
miracles,
k-
What an inspiring post. Love the quote too. I'm sure we experience fear at some point of time in our lives but we have to find the courage to move forward even when we are feeling the fear. Time to pick up my piano lesson again! All the best, Kathy!
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