Go With It

I have been known to say people should feel less and think more. There is an exception to that – when one feels as if he MUST paint or draw a particular picture, just go with the feeling! That is often when the best work is done. It is true for my students, my artist friends and myself. Here is an example: My plan was to work on some paintings on that endless list of Must Dos. However, this photo was from a walk in Three Rivers a few days ago. It was such a beautiful morning – actually stopped me in my tracks. I had my PhD with me (Press Here Dummy camera) and took multiple photos. It is close to being finished. The road needs to be messed with until it stops looking like a river. The closer trees will get painted after this first layer has dried.  The entire painting happened very quickly and with great happiness. My husband was sitting outside reading while I painted and heard me singing. He said, “You’re a happy little person, aren’t you?” Yup, I am! 😎