I normally find myself in the studio diffusing myself in the depths of water and paint. There has always been something soothing about watching the water take control of the painting and eagerly anticipating the results. Many artist struggle with loosing control in this way, but I find it fun and anticipatory. ,Of course, this year is a bit different what with the Pandemic and the upheaval politically and socially around the world, so my normal prescription for escaping has just not worked. I find myself churning and seeking answers for things that seem unanswerable.
Like most of you, I have spent the summer inside, forgoing adventures with friends and family;turning a normal friendly personality into a bit of an "Oscar the Grouch". My normal state of writing and painting just hasn't been that cathartic, well, until the past couple of weeks when I went into the studio, pulled out my acrylic paints and slammed some paint on a canvas. It has been years since I stepped away from water color and I have to admit it felt so good to just let loose with color and let my mind wonder.
I have now created a number of paintings in the past few days. I stepped away from myself and really let go of emotions and anger and angst.....it certainly felt good.....and I'm pretty pleased with the results.
If your feeling out of sorts, perhaps you should get out of the comfort zone and try something new. It sure worked for me.
