Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

5/31/2012

Today was one of those days when if something could break it would, or if there was a long line to wait in, I would be there. It was just one of those days. Nothing horrible happened but lots of small frustrating things took place. So when I started thinking about what I would post for Paint Party Friday I thought to myself, Oh, maybe I will skip it this week. I'm tired and not in the best of moods so maybe the best thing is to just take a break. But then I remembered how much I liked posting something and how much I enjoyed hearing from all of the other artists and I started to rethink my decision. I took out the above painting and began to work on it and before I knew it time had passed and I felt relaxed and happy again. I feel so lucky that I am able to paint or take pictures or write each day. I am very grateful that at this time of my life I am able to do all of the things that I loved to do when I was a young girl. It's fun to once again be on the creative journey that I started so many years ago.
What are you most grateful for this week?

26 Comments

Annette G link

5/31/2012 03:48:47 pm

Loving your picture, art is such a fabulous journey enjoy the ride. Happy PPF, Annette x

Elisa Choi link

5/31/2012 04:50:05 pm

Life has its ups and downs and the daily distractions and frustrations but the good thing is that we are alive and we are well--that's what I am most thankful about. We can change the things that we can change. I love your painting--such liveliness! Very beautiful! Have a great weekend!

Kat link

5/31/2012 09:22:57 pm

Hello Ginny, it's always a pleasure to visit you here. Your painting is beautiful, so full of light. I'm so grateful like you for those creative moments, when I get to just play! Thanks for your kind comments over at dreamcolour and have yourself a great week-end!

Lisa WrightStuff link

5/31/2012 09:49:48 pm

I'm grateful to be alive and to have my health. This afternoon is the funeral of my Aunt who passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly. It has taught us to value every second.

Anne link

5/31/2012 09:54:47 pm

Lovely, sunny summer day atmosphere!

carlarey link

6/1/2012 12:03:47 am

It's amazing what a little art has brought to all our lives, isn't it? So glad your painting turned your day around. It's wonderful. Love the sky especially.

Marji link

6/1/2012 12:14:10 am

I'm with you - paint party friday and all the wonderful art is so uplifting. Your painting is lovely. Happy PPF

Stephanie Corder link

6/1/2012 12:57:26 am

I love all the emotion you have captured in this painting- so very wonderful! I'm happy to have found you through PPF!
Happy PPF,
Stephanie

Carolyn Dube link

6/1/2012 01:42:08 am

So glad you decided to paint away and are feeling better. I can relate! This is so bright and inviting! I'm loving blue right now so your sky and water are just my happy color!! Happy PPF!

Mari link

6/1/2012 02:32:15 am

Your Navy has much freshness and a wonderful texture. Best regards

Minnemie link

6/1/2012 02:39:50 am

So glad you painted and that it was therapy:-) Your water is beautiful and the reflection amazing.

Debbie link

6/1/2012 03:08:06 am

So glad you decided to paint and to post this week. Your posts are always so calming and uplifting. You've done a great job with the water in this painting!

kristin link

6/1/2012 03:36:30 am

I'm happy creating this painting helped you relax and be happy, it makes me happy looking at it. Love your artwork! Happy PPF!

Mary C. Nasser link

6/1/2012 04:07:26 am

Gorgeous painting!
Love that the horizon line is high, revealing lots of wonderful colors and textures in the waves!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary

Nora Clemens-Gallo link

6/1/2012 04:38:31 am

I can feel the wind in your painting. It's absolutely gorgeous. Just love it!

have an amazing day!!
Nora

JKW link

6/1/2012 08:02:26 am

I love how you talked yourself into doing what you love. The sail boat is wonderful. Love the water. Blessings, Janet PPF

Carol link

6/1/2012 08:57:28 am

Wonderful ~ getting more sophisticated ~ so glad you posted your very creative work ~ thanks ^_^

Kristin Van Valkenburgh link

6/1/2012 10:01:30 am

Isn't it funny how that works? It really does take you away and change your focus. And this painting is absolutely beautiful - I love the purposeful brush strokes and all that texture and color. Bravo, xoxo

Carol Samsel

6/1/2012 10:25:57 am

Beautiful painting ! It's amazing what creativity can do for you....if I"m having a really painful day I can work on my art and I forget that I"m in pain .

nancy t link

6/1/2012 10:45:32 am

This has so much beauty and energy. I like it a lot! nancy

Gloria link

6/1/2012 11:27:48 am

This is a great piece. Love it!. Hope you are feeling a little better soon. Life does have it ups and downs. Life is great though. Take care. Happy PPF!

EVA link

6/1/2012 12:43:15 pm

Yay that painting cheered you up! I'd love to sail away on the lovely landscape you painted!

Sara link

6/2/2012 10:42:23 pm

I'm so pleased you shared this painting. It's so full of life, movement and colors.

It's true...no matter how difficult the day is, stepping into your creative passions is like taking a shower...all the difficulties and struggles disappear down the drain::~)

Paula - Buenos Aires

6/3/2012 11:32:40 am

Such a fresh, uplifting scene.
BTW, the picture of all the paintings was taken at the Norcenter mall. They had an exhibition by an art workshop that takes place there as it is a "decoration only" mall. Most of the paintings were on sale too.

Julie link

6/6/2012 07:22:34 am

Your painting is so vibrant and free flowing, I really love it. Painting always makes me happy and relaxes me too. I hope you're having a great week.

Sheila

6/24/2012 03:49:01 am

Is this pastels? It's lovely! Love the way you used the colors and the reflections in the water.

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