February's Arrival

With February's arrival fresh snow came.  It is a gentle reminder winter is still here.

The old apple tree bends its limbs to receive a light covering of white.

The hills in the distance have taken on winter's chill.

To chase away the season's grays I have pulled out Nita Leland's wonderful book "Confident Color".   Each page has lovely art work and different exercises to build one's confidence and knowledge about color.

It has inspired me to pull out my brushes and paint.
Isn't it true that finding inspiration can be illusive?
At times like these am so grateful for encouraging authors such as Nita Leland.

Her words are the perfect antidote to make those seasonal blues go away.




Speaking of  words I am sharing a favorite song of mine performed by Michael W Smith.  Hope you enjoy it sweet friends.

Have a lovely week - God Bless until we meet again!   Hugs

Playing in the Studio

 

I have been playing in the studio.   There are times when one just has to splash some water and paint together and take whatever comes.   

 Revisiting Nita Leland's "the New Creative Artist" helped inspire me to relax and enjoy creating.   This book not only explores ways to develop your own artistic voice but features  many wonderful artists.   One of those is a blogging buddy Julie Ford Oliver at  juliefordoliver.blogspot.com.     Hope you will pay this lovely lady a visit.   Her art is awesome!

 

 

One activity Nita suggests is making a treasure chest for your collectibles.

  

A recycled gift box has now become mine.    

 

I am learning that being creative is so much more than just painting or making art.   It is living each day focusing on doing something out of the ordinary.

 

May God Bless all of you and your unique endeavors.

Have a great day!