Sunday, January 27, 2013

Day 751-758 Snow and pain

This week has been tough. The weather changes affect my pain levels and this past Friday was really rough but I managed :D  Finished the turtle painting - love the way it turned out. Plenty of paintings and photos to catch up on.

Day 751 1_20_13
Shadow of a light

morning moon

City Scape


Day 752 1_21_13
Behind the glass  - finished !


Day 753 1_22_13
So Emotional


Day 754 1_23_13
movement


Day 755 1_24_13
Suckie - sketch

Suckie


Day 756 1_25_13
Snowfall

Delicate Moment


Day 757 1_26_13
Art Museum on a snowy day

Snowy day

Full moon 

Sunny Disposition


Day 758 1_27_13
Emmy says Hi!

Moonlit night

Art Museum sunset
Venetia



Saturday, January 19, 2013

Day 738 - 750

Been a couple of weeks since I posted (thank you nausea) so here is what I did:

Day 738 1_7_13
Through the window


Day 739 1_8_13
A fading Memory

Strange twist of Fate


Day 740 1_9_13
Early one morning

Quick sketch

Study sketch

Study ink

Day 741 1_10_13
How many Hearts?

Signs from above

Reflection

Study ink 


Day 742 1_11_13
Hanging around

Ink study 


Day 743 1_12_13
The marks you left


Day 744 1_13_13
Unlock your dreams


Day 745 1_14_13
Stray kitty


Day 746 1_15_13
Turtles - drawing


Day 747 1_16_13
Turtles - day 1


Day 748 1_17_13
Turtles - Day 2


Day 749 1_18_13
Jingle Bear 


Day 750 1_19_13
Turtles- Day 3
Venetia

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Day 733 - 737 It's been 19 years

 I spent the day in creative meditation. 19 years ago today, I sustained a severe right hand injury that changed my life forever. When it happened, I thought my life was over - the prognosis was not good and had to say goodbye to a beloved teaching career.  Lost many friends along the way. What I didn't realize then, was the shedding of all those situations made room for new Dreams, careers, friends. Every creation, every twist of wire, splatter of paint or dot of ink is an affirmation of a win over the pain I have on a daily basis.

Over the years I have sometimes wondered the what if's of the choices of that day. What my life would have been if I didn't get injured. And every time I realize that I am exactly where I need to be and how happy being an artist makes me. :D

Thank you to  my sis and bff Anthee, parents and all my post injury friends who have helped me through my dark days and supported me during the good ones to continue moving forward. You will never know how much I appreciate you being here with me. XOX


Day 733 1_2_13
Deep Inside
Day 734 1_3_13
Beyond the Ice
Day 735 1_4_13
On the way to grandma's
Day 736 1_5_13
Changes are upon us
Day 737 1_6_13
Higher Power
Venetia

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Day 732 Day one of year 3!

I know I am not the only person to be happy to see 2012 gone.  The first of the year  always makes me review what the previous taught me. Having the tendency to hold on to "baggage" I made some decisions to . start with a clean slate and let go.

Day 732 1_1_13
Releasing the Past
Venetia