Emergence


Some deep soul searching has led to realizing that while I always paint and write, I often let other details, family, bills, editing, housecleaning, start my day and lead the way.  Now, as any artist, I what I really want to do is get into the studio and check out what it is I am working on;however, my over- developed sense of responsibility pulls me  into the tedium of daily tasks and the problems and concerns of others, which seem much more pressing and solvable at any given moment.  In an effort to turn this upside down, I commit to keeping this blog current and  about the things that interest me most.  My painting. The Creative process. Healing.
I mentioned my painting emergence in my last blog  as a turning point in my artistic journey. It was painted in my late twenties after years of learning and practice but still not giving myself permission to be me. To fully express my experience independent of any inner or outer judgement.  Loss is a great catalyst for this type of breakthrough.  In light of losing those who mean so much at early ages, it brings to the forefront the question of 'if not now, when? If not you, who?"  I poured water on the paper, exhaled and dove in.

To see more of my art click emergence to visit fineartamerica.