Oppressive still heat
Deep thoughts about life, living
Dragonfly flickers.
Art Prescription: Life is like a river, swirling water changes constantly. All making its way to the sea, where there are high tides and low tides. What to do when you are feeling a bit like a bauble floating along? Walk…think (too much)…accept where you are right now. One of my favorite artists, Jeanne Carbonetti, says there is always a void before a great idea.
Morning shady path
Bird soars high in fluffy clouds
Cicadas prattle.
Art Prescription: The path in my neighborhood is nice and shady in the morning. Today I worked on painting a baby gift for a dear friend. I also mowed, boy it’s hot…time for a cold beer!
Run like a gazelle
Swim like a dolphin, movement
Honor your body.
Art Prescription: Okay so I don’t run like a gazelle. I am a swimmer and it is my brain boosting drug of choice. Swimming to me is like meditation. I get into a rhythm and my mind can wander freely. Feeling weightless in the water perhaps is primordial. We are all built differently – is there a sport you identify with – dancing, fencing, walking, hiking, biking, tennis, golf…Main thing is to care for your sexy body!! Cheers!
Life is a moment
Happy dogs panting, pure love
Total devotion.
Art Prescription: After work today I set out on a bike ride around my neighborhood. I always run into all my vicarious dogs. I love dogs and with three cats in the house, I have to get my doggy time during my outings. Dogs are all about the moment. Tail wagging, leash tangling, glad to see you, joy! I think dogs, and cats, live in the moment. They are either asleep, playing, walking, or eating. They don’t analyze the past or worry about the future, unless it’s when their next treat is. We humans worry and think about it all. Saw this today here http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2012/01/storytelling-for-mental-health-boost
“The actual things that happen to you may have less of an impact on your mental health than the things you tell yourself about them.”
It seems how we define our experiences makes a difference in how we approach life. Are you a survivor or a victim?
Morning walk, fresh air
Cleansed by steady rain showers
Water droplets bead.
Art Prescription: What a refreshing change to have cool rainy weather after a week of 100 degrees. An early morning walk out into my garden reveals silvery rain drops on petals and leaves. This is a good drawing practice. It’s all about shadow and light. Next time you see a drop really look closely…do a study of one leaf or one flower petal.
Grey skies, cool weather
Break from quilt-like atmosphere
Rain watered garden.
Art Prescription: Have you read “Tao De Ching.?” Many translations exist…here is a quote from my favorite.
Cool blue forest shade
A hide-out from torrid sun
Shelter from the heat.
Art Prescription: We are breaking records here in NC for consecutive days above 100 degrees. Mid-day is quiet, as no one is out walking or jogging. My backyard bird bath is a popular hang-out. Parents fly in with their fledgelings, take a quick dip, then land on branches above for preening – teaching the young how it’s done. In the morning the path through our neighborhood is pretty shady. I’m working on a hummingbird painting! What are you working on?
Sunlight beams through clouds
Hot humid air smells like rain
Swallows swoop and sing.
Art Prescription: I spent most of the weekend in my studio and outside in the garden, despite the heat. Finished my two newest works: Fireworks I and II. These paintings have 10 plus layers of paint and modeling paste on them. I sanded the final painting down to get back to the under-painting. This work was weeks in the making and took a lot of patience…drying time. Try a new medium…it might open an exciting window for creativity!
Splendor in the grass
Round the corner, view roses
Hot summer big blooms.
Art Prescription: Despite the heat I mowed this morning. I love to mow. It’s like waltzing across the yard getting a close up view of all my flowers. Yes, some weeding is involved. Fresh water in the bird-bath invites blue birds. They flash their cobalt blue wings as they take a dip in the cool water. Hope this pair will build again in the box. I sanded my new painting to pick up on the many layers. Excited to show soon…
Big ripe juicy peach
Drips run down my hands and fall
On bare shoeless feet.
Art Prescription: Summer peaches…yum. I’ve been buying them by the bunch at our local farmer’s market. Eating a ripe peach is a sensual experience! First you smell it…ripe. Then take a big juicy bite into the sweet flesh. Juice explodes into your mouth and if you don’t have a paper towel, runs down your hands. Peaches like this are meant to be eaten sitting on a porch in bare feet soaking up summer sun. Bite after juicy bite drips through your hands and onto your toes. Now you have properly eaten a golden ripe peach!!
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