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Autumn on Augusta Shores Lake
Oil on panel, 8x10
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As I record each day of this painting journey, I realize new truths from time to time. I have always been a "happy" painter. I can paint all day long when all is well in my world. Since I have painted for so many days in a row, I do not want to break the habit - even when things are not so well in my world. This past week, I spent much of it in the hospital with my dad, who suffered with stroke like symptoms. With the dawning realization that things may never be the same, I looked to my drawing for soothing and relief. I could not control what happened around me, but I could control my pencil..and the paper.....and the image emerging. It was SO hard to pick up that pencil and paper the very first time - I did not want to do it. I actually thought, "Who cares if I continue this? I have better things to worry about." But that's just it. My worrying did not change a thing. But, my drawing changed me. It helped me relax, gave me a better perspective on what I was dealing with. It gave me strength. Gratefully, my dad is so much better, and he is completely himself again - though very tired and weak. This is just a quick one today and my 276th painting in as many days. I am looking forward to many good days ahead.
what you say about painting is so true. My best paintings are done as a sort of catharsis when I have a lot of stress in my life. I can just pick up that brush and just paint it all out. Marvellous autumnal painting
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I am only just learning to channel the stress out through my art. In the past, I have simply stopped painting. Not this time, and oh how it helps! So glad I am "working" through it. Maybe I will find my best paintings during stress as well :)
Deletebeautiful post and art work. You are so talented Tammie and so inspiring as well. Thank you very much for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aga, for your lovely comment :)
DeleteYour work is incredible! I could just keep scrolling down all day to look at your paintings and sketches :) I completely agree with how art can save us in those sad and desperate moments. It is like a beautiful friend, always helping us to feel refreshed no matter what is happening in the world. Glad your dad is better :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Wilme, for your kind words. You're right - art is just like a beautiful friend - supporting me and leaving me refreshed from the inside out. The perfect compliment to friends and family. Who, but another artist, could understand this?
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