For several weeks I’ve been deeply entrenched with thoughts of Spring, and most recently Easter. To me the Spring is all about renewal, hope…opportunities for growth, around us as well as within. And when it comes to Easter my thoughts revolve around compassion, understanding, forgiveness…peace. I’ve currently been preoccupied with trying to figure out these subjects and how they relate to my personal life. I realize that getting to the root of certain things is a challenge that requires constant patience, practice… time. At the moment my thoughts are somewhat muddled and jumbled. It’s been a struggle to try and find a way to clearly express these thoughts. So rather than trying to force things, last week I turned to my go-to strategy…making art. This outlet works for me every time.
I created these signs of Spring (birds, eggs) using a couple of stamps from Cynthia Shaffer. While working on these projects, I had a chance to delve deeper into what these symbols mean to me. This exercise felt good. It gave me a chance to quietly think about the bigger picture…the world that exists outside of me, myself and I. I think that living a good life isn’t just about me or us, it’s about others and what we can do to spread kindness and beauty all around. This type of beauty can’t always be seen with the eyes, but it can undoubtedly be felt deeply within our hearts.
Hanging Eggs Collage
Mixed-media Bird Collage
The potential of Spring moves me to explore and express. To become, to continue…
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what i enjoy the most about your work is all the details and the meaning you give to each piece.
April 5th, 2010
I love the second one! The Bird is beautiful and I love the circles on the bottom!
Turning to art when trying to figure out yourself is always a great way to tackle it 🙂 Good luck and have fun exploring more
April 6th, 2010
It is nice when you create heartfelt art that speaks to you and those you love! They understand the simplicity and symbols; I love creative metaphors, signs and symbols. Spring is a great time to give birth to
our ideas, fresh starts with hope. Nurture with Nature….Nice!
April 6th, 2010
sigh……it’s all fab-u-lous, becky!! i SO admire your motivation in using your artwork to help you learn more about yourself……you continue to inspire me…..always.
April 6th, 2010
Some very deep, provocative thoughts, Becky. I believe that doing for others isn’t enough – we must do it with the right motivation which is not always easy. While helping others is important, doing it so we “look good” is the wrong motivation and in the end makes it about ourselves, not the person we are helping. The good feeling we get is a by-product and we must always strive to be humble, putting the person we are helping first and foremost. I try to remember to check myself and my motivations before doing, but I know at times I fail miserably. We are all a work-in-progress….. AMEN!
Blessings,
Lisa
April 7th, 2010
Lisa, I agree with your thinking on this. Thank you for sharing your take and I’ll keep this in my thoughts.
April 7th, 2010
Becky your creations are BEAUTIFUL, but the motivation behind these creations is very beautiful as well. Being creative to help gain answers and perspective is a wonderful thing!
This month I am hosting a retreat, and the idea is to help women re-connect with themselves through art. At first I had people say ‘how on earth can creating stuff help you re-connect with yourself?’. My answer… how can it not?
April 8th, 2010
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