Beat My Own Drum...

:: i am ::

I am not from a tribe, do not belong to just one community, 

do not play well with "follow the leader", I run my own coarse...

I March To The Beat of My Own Drum. 

I do not work at being something I am not...

I AM ME. 

Painting A Thought...

:: look deep ::
watercolor and acrylic ink 

We all have that burning question...

 what happens if we lose somebody we love?

There is no comparison, to the degree, of someones' loss.

 Perhaps one might wonder...

What fear was going on. What secrets do they hold. What kept them in the dark.

We wonder if only we could reach out, 

touch them, hold their hand, look them in their eyes...

BEEN THERE.

A Charcoal Incident...

:: vintage BINGO card ::

What I went to grab for, was my graphite pencil... ended up being charcoal instead. 

Some incidents are meant to be! 

 What is character but the determination of incident?

What is incident but the illustration of character?

HENRY JAMES

From Deep-Down Inside...

:: 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. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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. 

Coming Undone - painting

 :: unraveled ::

 There are moments that cause us to come apart.

Perhaps, it is in our best interest to separate and clarify the elements...

To untangle the threads. To not be left in a knot.

To start weaving your life, 

with the beauty of your threads, that come from within.

Just my thoughts... unraveling, coming undone.

  

Putting On Her Face.

:: war paint ::

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing it's best,

to make you follow what they believe is the way...

means to fight the hardest battle anyone can fight; and never stop fighting.

Follow your beliefs.

Pondering a Painting

:: Blown Away ::

 It does not pay to say too much when you are mad enough to choke.

For the word that stings the deepest

is the word that is never spoke.

Let others tangle with the storm, as you wait for all to blow away...

There is much to think about, for the things you didn't say. 

The Plain Truth.

:: face it ::

It is not always easy to come to terms...

 to look at the truth, dead square in the eye!

It takes courage...

to tell yourself, I will not take this laying down. 

The plain truth is... no one should.

I painted this piece 

after spending, much needed time evaluating my efforts, 

plans, goals, and just how far have I "really" come?

:: facing the truth ::

Is not always easy, nor is it gentle to side with at times. 

In reality, we all have to come to terms...

As for me 

these are the questions hanging over my shoulders-

What I am spending my time on? 

 What value do I hold with time?

Wish to paint more,why do I get distracted?

Keep quality not quantity readers, followers, and FB friends.

Where do I find and group together others who follow this same passion?

How does the "starving artist" support their creative habit? 

:: In all honesty :: 

I can not be every where, on the internet, and create artful work.

Can I round-up all of this networking and have it all in one place?

A safe place for all to gather? 

A place of support, encouragement, and where inspiration is offered?

The plain truth is... Yes I can!

With A Gleam In Her Eye...

:: a watercolor face ::

I thought. Could I... Should I...

Take in this much pleasure and have this much fun with watercolors?

Yes I can.

Painting Complete

:: thoughts ::

carefully seeking out the process

Keeping the moment intact...

wrap it carefully round with being mindful.

In the dark, there are shadows...

of those who wish to have, without finding there own way. 

 Avoid all entanglements that it is impossible. 

 Become selfless to all of the elements.

Be ruthless to the order, which you have been told, is the only way to create. 

Take into account... 

:: this is your creation ::

Dare to have the courage to draw outline the lines.