:: reaching out. reaching from within ::
watercolors. acrylic inks.
This is a very personal painting, I wish to share with you.
Created during an ongoing Flare -Up caused by Fibromyalgia.
As I struggle through my days, with wide body pain...
I reach for my paints as a means of escape.
Honestly...when I am in this much pain,
I am not thinking about my color pallet, theme, or what message I am trying to reveal...
I just let it flow.
As I pull myself back, and look at the painting...
I see beautiful, bright colors and a peaceful look upon her face.
So, I asked myself this question...
How could anyone paint while they are in such great pain,
such a face of beauty, peace, and pure raw contentment...?
I dug deep.
I reached further than the pain, that was in front of me.
Good for you, girl!
ReplyDeleteShe is stunningly beautiful and I hope that by painting through the pain you will maybe eventually lessen it.
Take care of yourself.
I wish to see lots more but hope you don't need to have pain to create such gorgeousness.
xxx
Hello Sue
DeleteTHANK YOU! ~xx
Love your visits & support.
Me too... I hope, I do not need to be in such pain to create in this matter.
Yet, I do love the way she surfaced through the process. :]
enjoy...
April, as I look at this painting I see so much beauty and peace in your face. My husband too lives with pain daily and without his workshop it would be so much worse for him. When he is creating something with wood, the pain doesn't disappear but his mind is able to be free of it while he is in the process of creating.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this personal portrait. It is beautiful and so are you.
Hello Ginny
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I totally agree... my mind is free, during the process. :]
I wish & pray your husband relief as well. It is such a tuff way to live.
I was very happy to read tho, that he uses his creativity as a way to alter the pain; divert the mind. It is a positive outlet, indeed!!
Thank you for sharing this, I am very grateful, Ginny ~xx
Enjoy your visit, my artwork, and the words that follow.
Wow~ What a beautiful painting in so much pain. I don't think I could do that. You are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Karenann
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You always know, just what to say... "straight from the heart" <3
Enjoy... my friend. :]
You've created a gorgeous painting through your pain. I hope you can find some relief in that. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteHello Janet
DeleteTHANK YOU!~xx
Love your support & kind words. :]
Enjoy your visit.
Exquisite April! Your process, your vision, the healing energy I feel coming through the surrendered beauty of her repose. Love for you.
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanie
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Such encouraging & thoughtful comments. ~xx
Enjoy my work & your visit...
This is such a beautiful painting, April, particularly as it was painted in such difficult circumstances. I love the colours you have used. Your digging deep obviously had its reward.
ReplyDeleteHello Jackie
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So glad you like this piece. Yes, I dug deep, to keep from going under...
Thank you for your support and kind words. ~xx
Enjoy...
This is a beautiful piece. I'm so sorry that you struggle with a pain that I cannot imagine. Though you say her face looks peaceful, I have to say that I see her jaw set with a certain amount of determination. Interesting...
ReplyDeleteHello Andria
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Love your take on my artwork... you do shed light. :]
Thank you for stopping by and ending me your encouragement, always.
Enjoy your visit, love your company.
She is beautiful and I see you in her April! She is really lovely. Let your art be your therapy for mind body and spirit...that is what I do. I do not have the physical ailments..but I certainly have the mental ones! <3 Much love!
ReplyDeleteHello Debbie
DeleteTHANK YOU! ~xx
Your comments are very thoughtful, love you being YOU. :]
Enjoy your visit and my artwork, love your company, dear friend.
It's a beautiful, beautiful painting April. Such strength and serenity. I'm so sorry you've had another flair up. Take good care of yourself my friend xx
ReplyDeleteHello Lorinda
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! ~xx
You are so thoughtful & supportive, sending you my love. :]
Enjoy your visit, love your company.
Take care as well.