I was overwhelmed thinking about preparing for the first Art Walk of the Year.
To much. I thought about backing out. - note cards, fiber art pieces, purses, clutches, linocut art prints, pastel, acrylic, oil, mixed media, collages, large pieces, small pieces, art from my books, my books!
When I feel that way, I’ve learned to sit back, be still, listen and wait. As a reward for my practice of patience, calm and peace replaced my concern.
I know what I can do now. I know what I want to share. No message could be more clear.
FINDING PEACE will be the first series of 2023.
Even though oil paint takes longer to dry, my emotions come to life through the complex layers of paint. The substrate should be a comfortable size, not overwhelming, just a gentle reminder of a peaceful sentiment.
Each painting is 8" x 8" on a birch wood cradle, oil and cold wax. Roll over the images to find their unique stories.
CONSTANT 8” x 8”, oil & cwm, wood cradle Uninterrupted waves. I am fortified by consistency. Unfailing peace. Peace comes from a constant source that never varies. My peace comes from constant belief in purpose and devotion to our Heavenly Father. This level of resolve can move mountains, but it must be constant and consistent. —Anthony Robbins
SERENITY 8” x 8”, oil & cwm, wood cradle I fill my lungs. I fill my soul. I am filled with peace. I know places where I can feel serene. A place to feel calm, untroubled, peaceful. Fresh air, clean water — a place where my lungs inflate with the onrush of serenity.
CONFIDENCE 8” x 8”, oil & cwm, wood cradle I may be small. I may walk alone. I will be confident. I will have peace. Claim confidence. Our sins are forgiven. Throw off the burden of guilt. Accept who you are in God’s eyes. We are perfect and imperfect. I am validated. I can BE with humble confidence. Do not be anxious about your life... Luke 12:22, (30-31)
HARMONY 8” x 8”, oil & cwm, wood cradle I feel perfect harmony; earthly, divine, spiritual, peaceful, harmony with body and soul. Harmony brings peace to my life. I feel harmony with nature. I feel harmony with beautiful colors. I feel harmony with good design. I feel harmony with true friendship. I feel harmony with graceful music. I feel harmony with God.
HOPE 8” x 8”, oil & cwm, wood cradle When I feel isolated, I count on hope. This divine mystery will present a solution if I am open to looking. There I can find peace. Hope is everything. Hope is believing in tomorrow. Hope, is trusting for something good in the future. Hope is trusting in Him. “If we want to hope for something, maybe we could hope in our heart that peace will come in our life.” —Prem Rawat
