“Silence, say the men of the East, is more than stillness, more than the absence of sound.” JF Newton
Silence is sometimes a little hard to get around here, with all the hustle and bustle of life everywhere you go. It seems that with every moment there is some distraction, so I try to use my time wisely and purposefully set aside time to observe nature, or read or have devotions, etc. The time may not be long, but it is very satisfying. Like water, I need it! Painting is one of those things that help me to focus and observe and to have silence from within.
I have decided to do one of the 30 day art challenges, only with my own twist. I love flowers and blooms and I have a garden. So I would like to take advantage of this hot summer to paint those flowers. A few of the kids also would like to do this challenge with me, so look forward to seeing those posts too!
My budding artist Kaleigh, early in the morning at her art station.
Some of my personal goals to get from this are-to set aside daily time to paint-believe it or not, this does not always happen! Also, to get looser with my brushstrokes. I tend to have very detailed paintings, which, in itself, there is nothing wrong with, but to be able to get quicker and looser is a great thing to accomplish in watercolors. Another goal-just to see where it takes me. Happy accidents as well as miserable ones are all things I can learn from and I am certain it will help me to grow as an artist.
How do you have “silent” time? Please share below. If you don’t, I encourage you to set aside time to just simply observe nature or take a walk. If you have a flower you would like me to paint, please send it my way! Please leave a comment, like or share! Thanks!
God bless,
Holly