It amazes me the way a heart can take the worst losses and still survive. This week marked a sad anniversary, and we worked hard to make it a day of happy memories.
Joyful expression
Swirling flowing bright colors
Dancing with the light
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| Dancing with Light |
I want to create a "dancing with light" image that I see in my head. This watercolor sketch from my journal is a start. (The yellow in the photo did not come through well at all, it is more intense.) I plan to rework this more intuitively (and larger) to see if I can get the flow more as I see it.
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| Two hearts |
Another page from my journal this past week... two hearts.
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45 comments:
Oh sweetie ... it is sometimes so hard to dance with light when what we really want to do is wallow in sadness. Thank you so much for such a vivid and beautiful reminder that we can survive horrible loss and still not only survive ... but use our pain and grief to bring light and joy. And heart.
Bless you, dear heart-friend! I will dance with the light today.
dance with the light and allow yourself solace in the shadows too.
Bless your heart Helen. We do survive somehow, because we have to. We all have pain of sorts and some more intense than other and we all know that. I love your light and that art is helping you get through the day. ::hugs::
Love "Dancing with light" Powerful piece!
Your dancing with light watercolor is sooo beautiful and touching!! Hugs to you!!
Yeah, the heart can take it, for better or worse... and the mind gets a little numb. We can survive, and sometimes even thrive. I wish you many dances with light.
Very nice image.
We survive and we are stronger because of it!!! I love your Yellow piece so much. I love the subtle shadows. Beautiful!
Looks like a beautiful celebration of life. I'm sorry for your loss.
Catherine Denton
Such a beautiful sentiment, and lovely result. I think you made a great choice to do this painting as you went through a difficult time.
Wishing you feelings of peace, harmony, balance and love whilst you experience your loss and memories.
HPPF too.
I love the monochromatic look.
Rinda
I really love your ATC "Dancing with light". soft. gentle.
lovely work and sorry that they have come from a place of loss... hope this week is filled with wonderful things...xx
Great words for a lovely pic.
Sadly we can endure so much grief. Your beautiful yellow painting would bring so much joy to a larger canvas!!Wishing you love and light during this time!!
Hugs Giggles
Sorry to hear about the anniversary but its good that you worked through it with your creativity. I love the dancing with the light painting - there is something so ethereal and uplifting about it.
Beautiful golden painting, super evocative and soulful!
Loving your dancing in the light. Am sorry to hear of your loss. Happy PPF, Annette x
As you continue dancing with the light, you'll get it just right!
Raven Has One Wish
How beautiful! It looks so positive and full of joy. Sorry to hear that it's a sad week for you.
Dance with light, a dynamic work, follow your momentum you will get what your have in your head, sure. Saludos
Dancing with the light is such a powerful piece of work. Thank you for creating and sharing it with us.
I love this painting, any your determination to turn a sad occasion into a celebration is inspiring.
Beautiful art has come out of your survival. You are a strong woman. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your creations.
so glad you have chosen to embrace the light.
Love the sun shining yellow piece.:)And heart look fantastic!
These anniversaries are so very hard, happy that you are dancing in the light.
Yes, the heart can take a lot - but the scars are there.
Art is a great helper, and I am glad that you turned to it and created "Dancing with light".
Sending you a hug.
Lovely dancing with the light painting and haiku ~ i can feel myself dancing ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
Love Dancing with light...simple yet with lots of passion. That's what makes art wonderful!
I hear you ache and see your reach for healing and joy. Beautifully expressed. Thank you for sharing what is tender.
Oh dear, I'm sorry about your sad anniversary. Your work is lovely!
Whee! Love it! I like the haiku too. :)
Love your site! So glad I came across it through PPF. Your dancing with the light painting is so expressive.
Sorry for your sadness and loss may you find happy memories dancing in the light! This was beautiful and touching.
joyous movement, golden glow..we wish you peace..
Dancing with light is full of joy and spirit... A great way to remember the good things! I love yellow but hardly ever use it in my art alone ... Inpiring?,
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Oh, delicious! I don't often do figures but with this is so cool I might be inspired to try
The concept is peaceful and the yellow gives it a spiritual quality... I'm headed for unavoidable loss so I'm particularly moved by your post. Blessings, Scarlett
Love that 'dancing in the light'...it is etheral and reminds us that there is always light round the darkest corner. Thinking of you.
Best wishes to you and yours. I am glad that your art is helping you through the pain.
I love the yellow painting, the figure seems to float or fly and yes, dances... great piece!
Dancing with Light is really captivating... sorry to hear you've had to suffer such deep losses. Your painting (and drawings) have a very positive energy about them. You must be doing something right. xoxo
I was drawn to the light in this post. What a wonderful image. And then two perfect hearts. Sending thoughts as you walk with your sadness.
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