Creativity and Art

I've always been an artist. In past seasons, my creativity has been expressed through performance art and  storytelling. One might also say that my creativity is reflected in the many ways I intentionally curate spaces of beauty in my life.

Recently, I've been making a lot of watercolor art. It began as an impulse - an inner instinct that I needed to make art. Since that moment, I've been intuitively allowing that creative impulse to move through my body. It has been one of the most delightful and life-giving things in my life recently.

I'm fascinated by the intriguing ways the water and pigment flow on paper, and love the movement of my body as I paint. I have a small art studio space in our house where I paint almost daily. I've filled several sketchbooks with small paintings, and have gradually moved to making larger pieces.

My watercolor tools - paint, brushes, paper, and of course, water.

My current art space, which is basically a small desk nestled in between a chair and printer in our hallway. Work with what you have!

Another way I've made space for art in my life is by taking classes at our local museum art school. It has been such a joy to gather with other artists as we work on our craft.

Some of my art is simply for me, tucked in sketchbooks and portfolios. But I think I'm ready to share some of my art more publicly. I made a few changes to my website, and created an online gallery of my recent work. Each piece has a story and meaning for me as the creator, and I invite you as the observer to make your own meaning with the art. 

I am also making one of my paintings, "Banyan Tree," available for purchase as a print in my new online shop. Each print is professionally printed on O'ahu, Hawai'i on high-quality textured watercolor paper, signed by me, and comes with an option of matting.

Banyan Tree

This painting is very special to me, as it was inspired by the banyan trees that surround us in Hawai'i. I love our banyan tree elders, and have experienced so much gentle wisdom and nurturing from them. If you purchase a print, I hope my painting offers you nurturing as well. 

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I am so grateful for creativity and art in my life.

P.S. If you want some creative inspiration, I highly recommend the book The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. The audio version is fantastic.