I have been on a spiritual journey lately...well for years actually but really focused on it in the last year. I am rewriting my personal mission to help redefine what is important and what is not. I am working on ridding my life of the negative people who have played a role in zapping my energy. I realize there will always be negative people around me, but I can now arm myself against them. I cannot change them, but I can change how I react to them. Setting my goals on a personal level was a suggestion from a dear friend and an excellent idea. It is helping me to identify those areas in my life that can be improved. It is also helping to clarify what I really need to be doing.

Art Indulgence

For what ever reason, I have been totally immersed in my art and the art around me for the past week. It is soothing to my soul and to my being. It is such a blessing that there are times when the universe and the powers that be see that it all lines up and your soul, mind and being are all in sync. It is a such a rare occurrence for me these days. To capture a glimpse of the balance this creates in my life has been nothing less than spectacular. Hoping this state continues for a while. Enough of the bad energy that has been lingering for so long.

I think she is done...will see tomorrow!

Starting the day off...

Still painting

Another fabulous day in the studio...I am loving life!

Simple Truths...

New beginnings in the studio. I feel as if a part of my life has been lost and rediscovered. I have found that, while I love promoting other artists and running my own business, it may not be what I should be doing. I AM a painter...I NEED to be painting. Last evening I spent the night with a brush in my hand and love in my heart. It felt wonderful to hold a fistful of brushes in one hand while steadying the one in the other. The happiness felt in each moment as my brush danced across the canvas is unparalleled. My muse has come back to visit and I pray she stays for a while!

Details

Details details and more details as I try to finish this painting for unveiling at Bloomin Arts festival next weekend.