Sunday, August 4, 2013

Days 848- 946 Yes- still creating daily

I keep on saying that one of these days I will get it - that I cannot manage time, but only my activities. As you can see, I am not doing so well with this concept LOL. So .. I haven't posted in a few months (hanging head in shame) because I did not manage my activities appropriately and my art blog suffered.

During this time I have continued to create daily. I completed my 4 paintings for the Philadelphian Art Show, participated in the All Creatures juried exhibition at Beauty Art Gallery and the Philadelphian Art show. I have made new "skully" Hand braided Shambala bracelets in different colors ( available at www.moonsirens.etsy.com )  lots of photos and working on 3 new pieces of art for my "energy series".

These past 3 years have been really interesting. One different New year's resolution has brought so many changes in my life, for the better. I didn't realize that my wanting to paint/create every day  would seep into the rest of my life and improve all areas. I am in much better health, shape and spiritual comfort than I have ever been.  I am taking more chances and facing fears one by one. And in the midst of all of these I am finding a strong artistic voice.  Don't get me wrong- every step scares me and freaks me out. What if my creations don't find an audience, what if people don't get my point of view. What if I am no good...
The list goes on and on.  I am choosing to silence the voices. I am choosing to venture in areas I haven't before. And because of this- July was really rough. I had to go to some deep emotional waters that I would have rather not. It hasn't been easy, but I do pray that when I get to the other side that it will free me from the chains that have been holding my spirit and creativity down and let me fly.
In the meant time, I am asking for all the people that I know to help me get to Paris to exhibit my works and get Grant money for my Art.  Go to http://moonsirens.see.me/atp2013 and click vote. You have to sign up with them but it is for a good cause... :D ME!!! I so want to do this

So since I didn't post for all this time, I will not add all the pictures but some highlights.
My goal now till the end of the year is to be able to find a way to manage my activities so I have time to at least post on my Art blog once a week. 3 mos of no posting is not acceptable and it causes blocks in my creativity.

April-May Days 848 -881
Mother's day at Macy's

 Finished the 4 paintings for the Philadelphian Art Show!
In His Hands Now - Acrylic on canvas
I am Free- Acrylic on Canvas
Cosmic Love - Acrylic on Canvas

Up in the Air - Acrylic on canvas

June Days 882-911
Me at the All Creatures Exhibition with my Painting "Behind the Glass"

       
Me with my "Energy series" Paintings at the Philadelphian Art Show


 My "Skully" hand knotted bracelets!




A picture from one of the buyers wearing the bracelet!
July Days 912 - 942
At the Produce place

Eakins Oval all lit up

The Tempest at Clark Park

Encountering beauty everywhere

Oscar Drying after his bath
Aug Days 943-946
Working on the big Painting again - still untitled 

Hand painted glasses by my sis for the wedding shower 

We are so professional! Wrapped up with a hand painted card from sis

Venetia