The day started with a list of things to do and to my
surprise the tasks at hand were completed quicker than expected. So, I went to
my watercolor basket with a direction to paint.
I had no ideas or desire to sketch and decided to “paint without a plan.”
I needed this moment to tune out everything around me...
Before I could put water and color on paper, music was necessary. My selection surfaced around David Lanz, because piano music helps me relax.
I traveled through a Whiter Shade of Pale and Cristofori’sDream bringing me to a sense of calm that filled the air with goodness.
I had no idea what would become of each painting, and it didn’t matter. A few ended up in the trash and these two are being sent to a special friend.
Someone I miss and wish it was possible to give her a hug and visit over coffee. A mail drop will have to do and it’s my hope this sunlight will bring a smile.
It’s not easy to paint without a plan but for this time, I wanted to
watch the colors flow and blend. This is a relaxing activity
especially when accompanied by music.
Detail didn’t matter because sometimes there is too much detail in this life. Maybe if we let the colors move and stand bright in his grace, we would be better off...
You know, it’s the simplest things that speak the loudest.
I was reminded that you don’t always need a plan and sometimes you don’t even need people to get you back on track. You just need the gifts you’ve been blessed with to pull you back.
Encouraging goodness,
Carole West