Over coffee with encaustic artist and friend Alix Christian, I had an aha. Thank goodness for conversations with people who recognize where you are and see where you could be. And who say one small thing to nudge you there.
Looking at my journals, Alix pointed out a jar of pickles I’d illustrated. “See this?” she said. “Do things like this, by themselves, on a page.”
Ding, ding, ding! Of course I should have seen this myself. I’d been feeling that my journal pages were too crowded for my taste. I craved a simpler expression.
I rushed home and got my small Hand Book journal off the shelf. Now I am happily filling the pages with one thing at a time. Here’s the first one – Olive Huddle.
You’re getting really good with the water colors… Contrast on SIMPLE WHITE has powerrrr. You inspire me to be brave in sharing my art.
Much love
kc
Thanks, KC! I am excited to see a sense of progress.
I think that’s what I live for – to inspire others to be braving sharing their art. And their heart.
Do it! You’re so good at it. Art and heart, I mean.
Bellissimo! Cynthia this is quite lovely and I agree with you, decluttering the page makes the art pop. Now, you’ve gone and made me crave a martini…it is Friday …and after 4pm here in NY 😉
Thanks, Naomi! Feedback like this encourages me to keep playing with this. I am excited about it.
I LOVE this, Cynthia. the more I see your work, the more I want to start doing watercolors!
Glad you love it, Patty! Thanks for letting me know. And I am so happy it’s inspiring you to get out your watercolors. I personally love them.
Way to go Cynthia. You knew it all along. Can’t wait until our “next one”.
Thanks, Alix. I think that’s true but somehow we often need others to give the nudge. I’m grateful for your insights and enthusiasm!