Uncertainty of Marriage on the Very Day

    

    As we live through this pandemic, it's quite sad that many have had to put their marriage plans on hold. While wishing for that big family wedding, the virus descended and brought too many grief instead. 

    And then there are others - who really took a deep look inside and wondered if they were making the right decision. Yes, you can reach the alter and find yourself shaking so hard, that maybe it isn't just nerves, it's downright FEAR. Are you making the right decision? Do you really want to spend the rest of your life with this person? Do I really know him/her? And you look around and see all the people and feel trapped. Now the show MUST go on.  Or should it?

    I created this mixed media piece quite by accident, but then realized that I went through those very same questions, doubts, and fears on my wedding day. We divorced after five years of struggling, but I welcomed the divorce.

    It was quite shocking to see how many people identified with this small piece of art.  I posted it on social media and had so many responses. I'm glad it touched the lives of many and stirred their memories, thoughts, and other emotions. 

    Mixed media - background acrylic / mark making / stenciling / collage

Title: Uncertainty on the Very Day.

Cosmic Revelation through Art

     I'm taking on a new art class, but one having to do with healing. It is far more than just putting together a collage, it is diving deep into one's soul and shaking up everything that is inside.

    Now that I have retired, I have the time to do some soul searching and creating art is a very meditative way to do it. I wish I could do it in person, but this pandemic is teaching all of us how to be online learners. (Thinking positive).

    I am currently enrolled in an Intentional Creativity class titled LEGEND offered online at https://musea.org/. 

    This is a personal journey for me, but one that is opening the door to what I would like to do in the future - teach art to women as a way to heal from any kind of pain and trauma. There are so many art classes online, and many are just to teach FUN art.  This goes way beyond that. 

    I'm also painting on a large canvas. That has been intimidating but liberating at the same time. Here is what I've done so far, but it will change as I shake things up inside.  I look forward to the process of creating, painting, and talking to this canvas for inspiration.

    In the meantime, I am enjoying the book The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green and it is a very entertaining read. If you can get it on audio, I highly recommend, as he is wonderful to listen to. The other book I highly recommend by him is The Fault In Our Stars, just in case you haven't read it. 

Art Party this Weekend - Join the Fun

    I have been following this wonderful and talented artist for awhile now.  Her name is Robyn McClendon and she creates and teaches how to do some amazing art using a Gelli Plate. In case you want to see what Robyn creates, here is her link.  https://www.robynmcclendon.com

    This is a small foldable book I created following her Hearth Codes class. I wrote some quotes that resonate with me at this point in my life. 

    This coming weekend she is hosting a FREE ART PARTY.  Several artists will be teaching different art techniques.  Here is the link if you are interested. 

 https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/artpartyweekend 

    This is a great time to find A Room of Your Own (in my case my ROOM is my garage) and be creative.  Especially those of us that are retired and need inspiration to get our hidden creative juices FLOWING.

Cheers,

Paty