There are several topics I intend to explore here in the coming months, but the war in Ukraine has dissolved my words right now.
I’m so weary of eons of glorified dominance and control.
Which leaves me sadly subdued.
When I’m not weary, I’m angry.
Or in some kind of emotional jumble.
Seeing my feelings pulse in color and line on the page brings relief. Even when I can’t explain or identify them.
And sometimes my intuitive meander with paint opens a new vision.
The painting below seems to me to represent the energy we want to connect with, the antithesis to dominance and control.
What helps you feel and discharge your emotions during this tempestuous time?
(For a larger, clear image click on any photo.)
Thanks Anne, I love the last painting of what is out there and coming into form. Turing grief into aspects of joy is what I have been working on. Drawing, writing and Turing my attention to it as much as I can has helped me out. Walking and sitting with the feelings helps my heart.
Yes, turning grief into aspects of joy–beautiful Nancy! And sitting with the feelings, yes…
I too am coloring every am with bright colors and I can feel the worry and concern dissipate somehow- thanks for the affirmation Anne
Mary
Great idea to color every morning Mary! There’s just something healing about color….
Thanks as always Anne. I started a review “Painting with 🔥 class. Yesterday was dark lines that turned into tic tac toe with a screen circle around like a TV. Then bright pink and flourescent yellow showed up offering love and joy. All I can do is pray, offer compassion and support to all involved during these truly challenging times of war.
So glad you are painting with Chris again Gwen. Seems especially helpful these days. I love how your painting shifted and changed. Yes to compassion and love!