Paint
Reminds me of my youth when I tried to mimic my older sister- so good with artistic ventures. I loved to
paint. Acrylic in particular, because that is what art class always
used. I painted something in high school that still hangs on my
wall. It's a Holstein cow on a beach. It was on the topic of
juxtaposition. The challenge was to create something that put two
things together that didn't seem like they belonged. I still love
that. And I love that it reminds me the meaning of juxtaposition.
So painting was a creative venture that I truly enjoyed. I even
painted in college. My classes were much more critical then. I
painted a book to honor my brother, who died when I was 13. He was
“chasin' the horizon.” so the paintings follow that idea. I
don't know where that book is now. I hope I find it again someday.
Then there is big boring room painting that has been my only painting
adventures in ages. Approximately 15 years. Then there is kids. My
kids would LOVE to paint more, and I would love to allow that, but
the mess.... oh the mess.... something changed in me over the past 6
years and I have found it difficult to let down my hair and play. I
love to play. But I also feel the pressure to keep things neat and
tidy. Where does that pressure come from, if not from myself?
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3 comments:
I love the picture of a cow and not just any cow but a Holstein cow on the beach. One of my favorite places. I'd like to see a cow there. I hope you get a chance to be messy and play more. :) Thank you for sharing on Five Minute Friday. I enjoyed reading your minutes and memories.
Thank you for sharing your memories and thoughts. ...I hope you find your book!
thank you for sharing your story. xoxo
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