This is Bert and me in Jamaica taking a painting class taught by Alan Soffer. Alan is an amazing painter working in Encaustics (wax medium). My art degree is in Applied Design with an emphasis in metal and fiber. After college, I gravitated to collage and mixed media. I never officially took a painting class. So, with a bit of anxiety, I agreed to take one with Roberta.

Now, she didn't have to twist my arm. Jamaica was awesome.

And, I love taking a risk and seeing what comes from stepping outside of my comfort zone.  Once I became the 'fool' and said yes, I relaxed and went with an open mind. And, to just have fun!

We had a great time and I learned some new techniques and to be free with the paint brush.

Vicki

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"My Atmosphere"

This is a painting that was bought a few years ago.  I am going to visit the woman who bought it to see where it is in her collection.

We are getting ready to work with gold leaf as a background to paint this week and it reminded me of this piece.  The beauty of expression is you never know where it will lead and who will respond..the important thing is to let it go and just express!  And JUST HAVE FUN

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Keeping the Fire of Creativity burning.

Today I am reflecting on how the Uranus/Pluto square energies are facilitating the digging up and then breaking up of the old.  It feels like a true alchemical experience on many different levels.

This year I especially want to regard appreciation and gratitude as a part of the daily "Rituals of Creativity". I know from experience that it is how we perceive and where our focus lies that will be where the energies one has to work with develop in to something manifest.  Something of beauty!

Therefore I want to do more of what makes my light shine so that others will be inspired to get creative.

It does not mean everyone needs to paint …. Creativity is within us and how we approach life will determine our joy.  Be creative in everything you do. Look at all sides and take the common ground.

Anything that we choose to be angry about will just about kill creativity.  I quit watching the so called news.  They are determined to stir up anger and separatism.

One can still see at a glance online what the world is facing.  For me choosing creativity is how I can make a difference.  It is a time of innovation and change and fighting only creates crystallization.  So as I shared my 2014 motto…"Be rebelliously creative!"  And be in JOY… CHEERS

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Going up to the Studio!!! Another creative day. Thank you life!

Going Up to Paint…Studio is calling and I am listening…New ideas for some painting and overall just kicking off a great Sunday of creativity.  Let the muses in, pick a card, light a candle, music and bless the brushes, paints, crayons and any other medium that allows the interplay of imagination and joy!

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