Forbearance

Practice on using the glazing technique

It takes a great deal of forbearance when one glazes with watercolor.   Since patience is not a great virtue of mine this is a good lesson.

Using thin layers of transparent color and building up values slowly brings a wonderful glow that doesn't seem to be achieved with other methods.

This process slows me down and gives me time to think what needs to be done next.

There is a certain pleasure to be found in not rushing to get to the end.  The final result will come eventually.  What is important is enjoying the journey.  

Isn't life a bit like this as well?   It seems folks are often in such a hurry to get to a destination that they miss all the joy that comes while they are traveling.

  Speaking of enjoyment - here is what I have been reading this week.    These two books are filled to the brim with lovely art.  Sure to inspire one.


Well hope that all of you find a little forbearance and joy today.   Thank you for stopping by to visit - God Bless!    

Some virtues...

Some virtues are easier to accept than to practice.  Patience or forebearance comes to mind.  

I certainly appreciate it when others are patient with me.  The tough part comes when I am asked to do the same.  The need for this virtue seems to arise when life's moments are less than perfect. 

Whenever I am a few minutes late leaving for an appointment often there is a slow moving vehicle ahead.   In the country it can be a horse and buggy, tractor, or someone who has decided to enjoy the view.  It is then that practicing being patient becomes a bit difficult .     

The truth is one really only learns to be patient when they are tested.   It is under stress that we find whether we have forebearance.

A dear friend ( many moons ago) gave me a napkin holder that had this prayer written on the front  "Please God grant me patience but hurry!"    I think she knew me well.

 

Here are some flowers from the garden.   Waiting for rain has certainly tested their patience this summer.        

I think they passed the test with flying colors.   Hope I can too.

Have a great end to your week.   P.S. If you find any patience lying about send it my way but please hurry!