ART & SOUL (Part 2 of 2)

Misty Mawn Collage

 

Painting by Misty Mawn 

Here is the collage painting I watched Misty Mawn paint before my very eyes.  Isn`t it AMAZING!!!! There were so many collage elements, yet it all looks so seamless. The way she moved the paint on the page using her special tool (I think it's called a pottery rib), was like watching music notes dance through the air on a summer's day.  I was so moved by what I saw unfold, I just had to have it.  While more than one of us wanted to purchase this piece, the chosen name was mine and I am still feeling the JOY.  I can't wait to hang it up!

♥ ♥ ♥

I also met the lovely Pam Carriker, whose work I have been following for years now through Somerset Studio.  On the very last day I had the opportunity to introduce myself to her and I am so happy that I didn't chicken out.  She is one of the most kind humans you can ever meet.  She was so supportive of my creative journey and I hope to sign up for one of her workshops someday soon.  What stood out for me about Pam is that you can FEEL the bliss around her.  The happiness that her ART, her family and the ART's community brings to her.  It was real.  It was beautiful.  It was all so inspiring.

♥ ♥ ♥

I also hung out a little with the creative genius Jesse Reno.  (There were free drinks from 5:30-7:30 at this hotel).  You might remember that I took the three day workshop with him in San Jose California.  I mentioned how that class was very difficult for me and that I struggled.  It was so nice to chat with him and my girl Mindy about ART and life.  He is a master storyteller and I truly believe he has so much to share.  What I learned from him this time is that to hell if you have dozens or even hundreds of paintings that haven't sold.  STACK THEM UP!  It's the process you have to fall in love with.  It doesn't matter if people like the old stuff or the new stuff better.  It doesn't matter how many SALES you have.  JUST PAINT!  JUST PAINT! JUST PAINT!  Coming form Jesse Reno and all that he has already accomplished was a HUGE gift.  I was inspired once again by his philosophies, his art musings and his artistry.  You MUST meet this dude someday!

Here are three paintings I completed yesterday.  It was so nice to finally get back into the studio.  You will notice Misty's influence through my more sophisticated colour palette.  I am still processing the wonderful experience I had in Hampton Virginia.  These paintings will be in the shop tomorrow!

Happy Mother's Day to all those who mother their babies, young and old, furry and not.  I can personally say being a Mama to Owen makes me a better human.  He teaches me so much and I thank God for allowing me to be his mama everyday.  I am off to go ATVing today in the woods to sit by the water and be amongst my trees and my birds.  LOVE to you all as you spend the day with the ones you love.

PS.  Stay tuned for my next post as I share a very heartfelt post about Steve (my hubby)...then and now and everything in between.  HUGS to you!