Monday, November 5, 2012

art heals - and so does Neil Young

hi everyone.

I thought i'd get a chance to catch up on all your blogs this past weekend
but alas... life had other plans.

I look forward to connecting with all of you again soon...


Any bit of spare time i have these days is shared between
visiting mom in the hospital,
checking up on dad,
being a mother,
working,
making meals,
painting,
reading,
writing,
walking,
and seeking sanity on a daily basis. ;-)


Hence, the sheet music painting tonight.

sheet music painting = sanity.


I hadn't done any in a while... and it's oh so meditative for me.
It just takes me to another place where time stands still.


I put on some music,
and within minutes,
i'm flying, far far away.

No, there are no drugs involved. (giggle)


I love the last part of a painting,
where the blacks and the whites are added.
It's where the painting comes alive, don't you think?

I'm guessing i'm not the only one who loves this part of a painting.


And even if once the painting is done,
i look at it for a few minutes,
and realize that the eyes are crooked,
and the nose is wrong,
and the mouth doesn't look quite like Neil's mouth...

I'm still smiling
cause it just felt so damn good to paint SOMETHING.

It's been hard for me to concentrate on art lately,
for obvious reasons.

My head knows that it's good to do something that i love,
but my heart has a hard time getting started sometimes.

Once i get myself started, it's all good.
But sometimes these days, sitting in the blue room is a bit of a challenge.

Art helps me feel grounded
so whenever i go a while without it,
i literally feel out of whack.


But still, i do something that many of us don't do often enough.
I go easy on myself.

I cut myself some slack.

I remind myself that the paints will be there tomorrow,
if i feel like painting,
or the day after,
or the day after that...


Tonight was one of those "day after's".

When i sat in the blue room, i felt like being there.
I knew it would be a good painting session before i even began.

Some things, you just know.

I have so much more to say to all of you,
about so many things,
but it'll have to be for a later time.

It's getting late and i'm running on empty already.

I'll leave you with one of my favourite Neil Young songs...
and i wish you all star filled skies this week.
xox









10 comments:

  1. Another beautiful, beautiful painting. I just adore your portraits.... You can capture emotions like no other. I'm so glad you found the time to paint and found it restorative and healing. Big hugs my friend xx

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  2. Amazing painting...my daughter and sil loved it too....her and hubby are attending his concert here in Vancouver Nov 11th! Harvest is my favorite album, but "When god made me" is one of my very favorites now!! What a beautiful tribute painting.... I love it!!! Hope he sees it one day!!

    I am so glad you are finding solace in your paints....sending you love in these troubling days!!

    Love Giggles

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  3. Amazing painting...my daughter and sil loved it too....her and hubby are attending his concert here in Vancouver Nov 11th! Harvest is my favorite album, but "When god made me" is one of my very favorites now!! What a beautiful tribute painting.... I love it!!! Hope he sees it one day!!

    I am so glad you are finding solace in your paints....sending you love in these troubling days!!

    Love Giggles

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  4. Hearing that music takes me back to my sister playing it endlessly... she loved it so much... scarily though she also loved George Michael and Spandau Ballet.... used to do my head in and sadly it means that I will forever associate poor Neil with those two sucky musicians... love the painting though and glad it helped ease some things.... I love paint...xx

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  5. Beautiful painting, and a thoughtful post as always.
    Such a difficult time - my thoughts are with you.
    Thank you for the comment about the paints still being there tomorrow - at the moment that helps me when it is difficult to get into things.
    Thanks.

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  6. Absolutely beautiful painting, Pauline!
    Thank you for sharing your talents, thoughts, and your soul. ~xx

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  7. Another glorious painting of another very talented artist. I'm not a fan of everything he's done, but can't deny his talent.

    Look after yourself and yours. Don't worry about us, we'll still be here when you get back. x

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  8. Your music page art never fails to amaze and humble me at your talent!!

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  9. I found this art link via a craft link and the trail led me here. Your portrait is wonderful. Love the colours. I am sorry to hear life is tough at the moment. I know that when I sit and lose myself in craft it helps me think through stuff or just not think at all - always a tonic. Thank you for sharing. Helen

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  10. It's the first time I've seen your work and I am in awe of your talent.
    Ive just started a blog called SKETCHBOOK FRIENDS, it's a blog for people to share their sketchbooks with others.
    We would love to see you there.
    Lynn
    www.sketchbookfriends.blogspot.co.uk

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