The pleasant shifts in the air I felt a couple weeks ago seem to have fled in recent days. Quite patient until now, today I’m tired of pandemic precautions. Longing for travel. Tired of winter. Maybe I am undone because the vaccine and the increasing sunlight tantalize, yet are just out of reach.
I’m feeling murky. Both listless and restless, and emotionally flat. Not bored—my days are full—but blank: uninspired and uninspiring. Wordless.
So this month I offer to you what has amused me today. Feeling pale and dry, I am revisiting some old intuitive paintings of mine (all from 2014), undersea scenes full of color. Their weirdness is cheering me up and bringing a little relief to my shapelessness.
May they cheer you, too, no matter your emotional landscape.
(If you click on them, you will see a larger and sharper image.)
Under the Sea
Untitled
Incubation
Friend in Unexpected Places
I know my emotional/intellectual weather will continue to shift. A rest from my recent intense activity and from the seductions of the internet will certainly help. But weirdness, water and color are also invariably healing for me.
How are you feeling these days? What helps you keep those feelings moving?
Beautiful Anne. Ready for so many things to shift, and floating in an anxious sea, felt about right from so many I know including myself at moments.
Thanks Sarah. Do you find that making art or taking a second look at your older work helps you shift?
Well you have described my recent state of mind/being perfectly Anne! Thanks for giving voice to them. It’s reassuring to know I am in good company! And I love your sea paintings best of all!
“I’m feeling murky. Both listless and restless, and emotionally flat. Not bored—my days are full—but blank: uninspired and uninspiring. Wordless.”
Glad I’m not the only one…thanks Holli!
This post and your beautiful intuitive dream like images cheered me up! Thank you!
Oh good! Color sure is welcome in the middle of a MN winter, isn’t it? Thanks for commenting Amy.
Hello Anne
I’m enjoying your art, finding peace in our frozen, sun filled stillness and happy that the busy-filled life is only a memory. Do you have references to more intuitive art practices with prompts?
Hi Anne! Blessings to you! Are you asking about intuitive art classes? There are lots of folks who teach online and videos out there. But you’ve reminded me of my intention (which I postponed because of house clearing and the pandemic) to guide people through simple intuitive art practices. Maybe I need to get those up and running. Thanks for your comment.