Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

11/8/2012

I am definitely still working on this painting. There was a time when I would have looked at it and said," time to move on" but for some reason today I see a challenge. I am sure there are many ways that I can make it look a little more completed and interesting so I will take a break and see what I can do with it tomorrow.

There are many things to be grateful for this week. The doctor said my husband's breathing has improved a little, my sister and her family and friends in NJ are staying positive even though their power comes and goes, and the leaves outside my window are still beautiful just to name a few. I hope that you will join me this week in naming one or two things that you are grateful for. It is a practice that I started several years ago and it has truly enriched my life. There is always something that can be improved (like my painting above) but for everything that can be improved there is always something that, even if it is just for a moment, is absolutely perfect. We just have to be ready to notice and enjoy it when it appears!

I am participating in Art Every Day Month and Paint Party Friday. Both are wonderful places to visit for
support and inspiration.

20 Comments

JKW link

11/8/2012 01:24:51 pm

To find something to always be grateful for is indeed a great thing to do. Your painting will be coming along, you have a good start. I am grateful that I have the best Sister/girlfriends in the whole world, checking on me every day this week after I was so sick Monday. Blessings, Janet PPF

gloriav link

11/8/2012 01:32:51 pm

Your painting is coming along perfectly. Tomorrow you will add more and it will be jumping out at us. I'm grateful I have my family pet member who loves me with no questions asked.:)

Catherine Constance link

11/8/2012 02:27:16 pm

Love your sketch and the colours of the leaves in you photo are magnificant. I'm grateful everyday for so many small things that make me smile..

Tracey Fletcher King link

11/8/2012 02:35:50 pm

I think this painting is looking quite lovely... as for what I am grateful for this week... I am grateful for so many things... from our lovely garden to a loving family... it has been another great week in my world...xx

Carolyn Dube link

11/8/2012 07:52:09 pm

I have many works in progress in my studio for the same reason you set this one aside until tomorrow. I love all the different colors you've got in your leaves- really captures the feeling of fall! Happy PPF!

denthe link

11/8/2012 08:24:33 pm

That tree reminds me of Spring ... Lovely picture too.

Anne link

11/8/2012 08:44:33 pm

Beautiful autumn atmosphere on your painting! Happy PPF!

laurie link

11/8/2012 09:18:15 pm

such a beautiful landscape, I'm grateful for the opportunity to meet you today!

Jessica Sporn link

11/8/2012 09:31:45 pm

I am grateful for this wonderful community of artists that shares their work each Friday. It is something I look forward to all week. Lovely painting and I'm glad your husband is doing better. Happy PPF!

Kat link

11/8/2012 10:01:09 pm

That photo is just gorgeous, I love it and you are such a positive soul Ginny, your paintings are lovely and soft with such touches of beautiful colors to them, this one will be another gorgeous piece, go with the flow and enjoy!

Mary C. Nasser link

11/9/2012 03:41:53 am

Lovely autumn landscape.
So peaceful and beautiful.
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary

Annette G link

11/9/2012 03:48:13 am

Great start on your new painting and love the fabulous photograph. Happy PPF, Annette x

Marji link

11/9/2012 04:00:58 am

I think your autumn landscape is just beautiful. The colors are wonderful and ohhhh, that blue sky. Love those kind of days. Happy PPF

Linda K

11/9/2012 09:24:04 am

what a soothing and calm landscape you painted-beautiful! despite the turmoill in the world. It is very grounding and helpful to have gratitude. I am grateful for your good news. Happy PPF

carlarey link

11/9/2012 10:16:26 am

I am learning the same things about painting, sometimes it takes a little time and distance to help see what to do next. That photo looks like a brilliant tapestry to me. Maybe your landscape needs to go that way?

Glad you have much to be grateful for this week, your posts always make me take a moment to look over my own list.

Gina Sismilich link

11/9/2012 11:29:21 pm

Seeing a challenge is a sign of "artist maturity"! I don't have it yet - I give up too easily! Would love to see it finished. Happy PPF

giggles link

11/10/2012 08:57:57 pm

I'm grateful for all the wonderful ppf artists who visit my blog, for the opportunity to get to know all the artists more intimately through their blogs. I'm grateful everyday for my wonderful daughter and her husband who I love as my own child. I am so blessed as I send love and light to those without power, and some without homes. I pray they find healing and love amidst their crisis!

Beautiful photo and lovely work in progress!!

Hugs Giggles

gina link

11/11/2012 01:13:49 pm

What wonderful colors you've captured in your painting and your photograph, Ginny! I'm so glad to read your good news. I am grateful for getting through a very hard week -- difficult both physically and emotionally. I'm feeling like a new person today!

molly link

11/11/2012 11:43:41 pm

i love the autumn colors in your painting. it looks like the tree is on fire. our trees look like that right now, too. just one of the many things for which I'm grateful.

Gloria J Zucaro link

11/15/2012 08:52:36 am

I am glad your husband is feeling better today. Your fall painting has all the right colors. Can't wait to see the finish. You give a great lesson in your post today.

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