15 March 2011

create x 7

The following creations have a very similiar feel to them. I had a couple of stamps that I hadn't used yet and I wanted to try them out using various techniques, products and inspiration from other artists. Similiar colours are used as well. In fact green is the common denominator in all 7. I am trying to build up my stash of cards as it has dwindled significantly.
And I am still working on a couple of canvas projects. These are taking quite a bit of time as I am really going outside my comfort zone with those.

























I am really enjoying creating at the moment. It is a lot of fun and very relaxing. As I usually spend time creating in the evening I have noticed I am sleeping more peacefully. Creating something at the end of the day appears to be helping to clear my mind of the daily work, stressors, concerns, and busyness that the day had brought. I am trying to remember that being creative or artistic isn't only about using paint, ink, stamps, paper, fabric, etc. It can be lighting some candles, editing photos, writing in a journal/blog, baking a cake, writing a poem about a beautiful autumn sunset. It can be whatever soothes mysoul. Whatever brings peace to my heart. Whatever helps me to see what is.