Intersection I :: Abstract Watercolor
This has been a busy week.
I took on a few artsy side-jobs this week (gotta leave my studio occasionally) and thus, ended up with a slightly fuller-than-normal schedule. Ok, ok, much fuller-than-normal schedule.
In between the packing and shipping of orders (E.H.Sherman shop is live - woo!) and the extra projects I signed on for, finding a restful moment to paint was a bit of a challenge. I believe strongly that it's not about "having" the time but "making" it -- so I found myself up rather late this week, finishing a new addition to the movement series.
Intersection I began as a painting on watercolor paper.
And as I finished it, I realized I really wanted to explore it again. But larger.
Luckily, I had a primed canvas ready to go, so I decided to paint another version. The paper version was about the flowing of the paint and the movement of the brush, the canvas version would be about the texture of the surface and how it grasped the pigment.
And here is final version. It's been sealed, signed and dated and will be up on Chairish for purchase within the week.
Fire Opal Abstract Watercolor
I recently finished making prints of one of my more favorite abstract watercolors; Fire Opal. I made this little gemstone-inspired work a few weeks back, but have been so busy with other projects, commissions and travel that I've only been able to stare at it longingly beside my easel, wondering how it would look as a print.
Well I got my answer earlier today! A few meetings canceled, and a lunch break was postponed -- and whambam! Fire Opal prints. Thus far I've only made a run of 11 x 14s, but the plan is offer 8.5 x 11s as well as 5 x 7s.
Opals have always been a favorite. The iridescent sparks of color look like crystalized magic; ancient energies frozen in amber. Holding a few never fails to stir up some childhood fantasy of magical adventure and exploration.
Which is why I decided to make this painting in the first place -- I can always use the extra nudge to remain mindful of the things that inspire me to create.
Savasana - In Watercolor
I love my yoga classes.
I also really, really love savasana.
Focusing on the quiet of my mind and the quiet of my body while letting all else fall away is a very beautiful and sacred moment to me in my practice.
So, after a class little while ago I decided to make an addition to my Zen series. No body of yoga/meditation work can be complete without savasana! Here's a little painting dedicated to this moment.
I'll get it scanned shortly, and add it to the Zen lineup.
What about you? Do you have a favorite asana? Or a meaningful meditation position? Does it effect the rest of your day-to-day? Comment below and tell me about it :)