Welcome, Journeyers!

Today I am going to share with you my ideas and musings about this series, “Moving Toward Stillness” which is on my website, here.

The kind of stillness we find in our surroundings.

The stillness we seek in our minds for contemplation and reflection.

The stillness we seek for soothing the soul.

I would refer to it as the “Haven of Solitude.”

During the time of creating this series, I was doing a lot of healing, soul-searching, and figuring out what my work is really about. I am closer now.

I discovered that living in an isolated area and working alone in my studio has had great benefits even though, I must admit, in the past, I did not see this in a positive light.

I do now.

What has changed?

I prefer to call it “solitude.”

And without this peaceful solitude, I would not be able to do what I am doing now.

I am discovering my authentic art along with finding my true self and purpose. I have learned that one is a reflection of the other.

It has been quite a journey so far and so much more to go.

In this series, I use my environment as my muse in order to capture the sense of peace and the emotional connection I have towards a place.

“Quiet Awakening” is many layers of acrylic and mediums on a 16′ x 16′ gallery canvas.

As the morning sun rises in the winter, it reflects a myriad of hues on the white snow as it melts along the shore and the sparkles capture your attention.

“Reflections of a Journey” mixed media on gallery canvas 24″ x 24″

During long walks, I come across places like these which I could just observe and reflect about life itself.

“Musing Moon” mixed media on canvas.

Down the inlet from where I live, the moon rises and reflects its presence on the water leaving us to wonder.

“The Junction” mixed media on canvas, 24″ x 24″

Passing this historic relic, I wonder what wonderful memories and moments of conversation that might still linger there.

“Motionless Rhythm” mixed media on gallery canvas- 36″ x 36″

When you come upon a place that “whispers” to your soul, you know you are in a place of “stillness.”

“Motionless Rhythm” reflects such a place of peacefulness and wonderings about what lies within and beyond those misty shores and horizons.

As I continue to grow and evolve my art and art practice, I am thankful to have found this “Haven of Solitude.”

So, remember to take a moment to just be still and present.

It’s good for our soul and our well being.

Art + soul + process = discovery