tells us we are right where we belong. We have
to spend time learning how to express ourselves
either in a classroom, with a mentor, by self
exploration or a combination of these. The
journey of learning and growing in your abilities
as a creator is filled with joy and sometimes deep
frustration but yet we feel alive when pursuing
and lost when absent from our tools. Constantly
working to improve our work and to push
ourselves to best express our intention is part
of the process. As an artist our internal growth
is viewed by our outward expression and as a
painter I find it interesting to look back over the
years and view my growth and reflect on where I
was during those years and look forward to new
growth in the future.
“Through the Stained Glass”
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Having to re-learn how to paint after a few injuries and traumas was very difficult and even
depressing at times. I had no way of knowing if I would ever be able to paint again but what
started the process of coming back was the unstoppable passion to paint that was planted in
me. That passion pushed me to slowly take the baby steps needed to either remember how I
used to paint or teach my brain new paths to use. Anyone that has experienced loss
understands. I have not given up and I prefer to look at the times of struggle as a gift that
pushed me harder and taught me to appreciate the passion for creating that lives in me.
Identify what method you would like to use to
express your need to bring something into
existence that wasn’t there before. There are many
forms such as gardening, engineering, writing,
singing, etc. and I am very happy that painting
fills my soul and is my choice for expression. I
have been able to surround myself with my paints,
brushes, canvas and watch paintings appear. There
are stories and inspiration behind each painting
and I leave it to it’s new owner to find the
inspiration and/or add their own life experience
to it’s meaning. The pleasure to paint is amplified
when a painting I make finds a new home and is
enjoyed by it’s new owner. We all win!
“On Time”
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I encourage anyone that has a curiosity about
painting to look into learning the basics of painting
and not give up. The method of painting that suits
you will appear and will fill you with such
satisfaction! I am so very grateful to live as a
painter and to also be able to work as a teacher
and thus give back by helping others find their
creative voice!
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