A Well Earned Rest
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A Well-Earned Rest -nearly finished
Have you ever wondered why some paintings seem to just 'happen' while
others seem to take forever to bring to completion?
If you are an artist, you no doubt have some pretty solid thoughts
about this. If you are here because you just love art and enjoy the
backstories and insights about how art is produced, it may be a little
less clear.
In fact, you may be wondering what's up with the flower series, or
sewing machine series, or any number of other works that I've got
half-started in my studio. Well you're in good company. I've often
wondered that myself.
I do know this, it helps when something resonates on a very personal
level.
Take the painting of these shoes for instance. Although I changed the
title and struggled a bit with the position of the bird and whether or
not there should be one at all, it came together pretty quickly. It's
about two hours away from finished. If you signed up to receive Artful
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The most likely reason this one came so easily is because these are my
own shoes that have served me faithfully. When they were new I wore
them to teach school in and go to church in. When they got too worn for
that, they became my work shoes, the ones I wear to paint murals in.
Before I even put them on I can feel their cushy comfort. They bend and
move with me like ballet shoes move with a dancer. Every scuff and
spatter reminds me to be grateful for work that feeds both my family
and my soul.
Now I'm afraid they are getting too worn even as work shoes. I will
have to replace them soon, probably this weekend.
The point is,...
When my heart knows an object inside and out and loves it with all its
flaws, the painting of it comes easier.
For now, go step outside and enjoy the song of birds in spring.
Jan
P.S. In case you're wondering, I changed the title because I'm thinking
of another possible work where Her Working Shoes would work even
better, and because the title, A Well-Earned Rest, helped me tie in the
little bird as it rests on my shoe.
Feather Lite
Feather Lite 4"x4"
It's time I gave away another mini painting. Don't you think? Ok, watch
for it next week then.
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