Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

1/10/2013

Wow, this painting certainly looks different than what I usually post. Art Camp is back in session and this week we worked again with acrylics. It was fun trying something different but I realize more and more how much I like working with pastels. What I think I will do is try to recreate this using pastels and see what happens. It will be interesting to compare the difference in both the process and both of the final products.

My word for this year is laughter. I want to find and enjoy laughter wherever I go. Last Sunday I spent time with my three grandsons. The baby loves to be with his big brothers (who are not that big) and he laughs at everything they do. When his middle brother decided to "rock out" Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the keyboard the baby thought it was the funniest thing he had ever heard. By the time the song was done we were all singing and dancing and laughing. It was the perfect way to spend a day. So week one of the new year included lots of laughter. And what I just realized is that if I wasn't keeping this gratitude journal I might have truly enjoyed the moment but then moved on to something else. But writing it down and sharing it with others has helped me to enjoy it all over again. And for that I am very grateful.

I hope you will take a moment to share what you are grateful for this week.

20 Comments

Gloria J Zucaro link

1/10/2013 02:17:09 pm

I like the way you a coaxed through to look out at the water.

Ayala Art link

1/10/2013 02:36:50 pm

I like pastels too, but my favorite is acrylics. I like your window :o)

aga link

1/10/2013 05:25:45 pm

Ginny. I love your painting. It is so different compere to previous ones and so much stronger and vibrant with colours. Well done. It is funny because I am having little break now with acrylics and went for pastels.
also it so beautiful what you wrote about focusing on the moments which we are grateful for and how important is not to move too quick to another experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I did yesterday my clock of activities and realized that actually it does not look so that bad and I started to feel lucky and grateful for having time for myself. Ginny have a lovely weekend and big hugs to you.

Kim link

1/10/2013 08:06:38 pm

I really love this, the colors and composition are wonderful. Happy PPF!

JKW link

1/10/2013 09:25:54 pm

I love the new painting. I, too, love pastels, I can do so much more with them. I look forward to seeing how the pastels look with this same painting. It will be a good comparison. Blessings, Janet PPF

Annette G

1/10/2013 09:28:03 pm

I like your painting very much, such great colours. It would certainly be interesting to see it in pastels. Happy PPF, Annette x

Anne link

1/10/2013 09:28:34 pm

Lovely composition and lovely summer atmosphere! Love your colors and brush work! HPPF!

Kat link

1/10/2013 10:42:50 pm

Hello Ginny,this painting is rich, the colors strong and magnetic, very lovely. It's fun to try other materials too and it opens you up in new ways. As always it's a pleasure to visit you here. Have a wonderful week-end filled with lots of laughter and fun.xx

gina link

1/10/2013 11:07:39 pm

Your painting is quite different from your usual style -- reminds me of French impressionists. Lovely! Love your word for the year! And grandkid time is the best, isn't it? Happy weekend!

Suzy link

1/10/2013 11:11:20 pm

Your painting reminds me of a summer days and cool breezes. Good for you for stepping out of your comfort zone into acrylics! Happy PPF!

artmusedog and Carol link

1/11/2013 12:33:20 am

Lovely window seat ~ could sit right it in ~

glad you had much laughter with your grand children ^_^

A Creative Harbor) aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

Linda K

1/11/2013 01:21:33 am

Love your painting! I could just picture looking out this window.It reminds me of a window in a European cottage. What a great word "laughter" is.Just the thought of it evokes joy. Happy PPF!

Marji link

1/11/2013 03:58:06 am

lovely painting. laughter is a great word - one that you can share through the year with the people around you. Also, a reminder to not take ourselves so seriously :) Happy PPF

Lynn Cohen

1/11/2013 05:30:10 am

Wonderful depth! Great job. HPPF!

kat link

1/11/2013 06:16:16 am

lovely painting Makes me feel like going to the lake or the ocean. I like pastels too and plan to play aroud with differnt types of them soon
keep on laughing ! its said to be good for you
-KAT-

Mary C. Nasser link

1/11/2013 07:20:01 am

Love the thick, blue textures!!
And laughter is a wonderful word for your 2013!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary

giggles link

1/11/2013 03:56:51 pm

Perfect word....that's my word everyday!! I love laughing more than almost anything!! Nice depth in the painting!!

Hugs Giggles

Pauline Leger link

1/15/2013 10:18:50 am

Ginny, i lOVE this painting! it reminds me of Matisse. Not only the colours but the style. Laughter. What a great word. Wishing you a wonderful 2013 full of health and laughter! xox

Sheila

1/16/2013 12:38:38 am

I really like your acrylic painting, Ginny. I like that you aren't afraid to try something new too. Great laughter story too. Made me smile.

Sheila M. Little

1/16/2013 10:50:16 am

Wow is exactly what I said when I saw your vibrant acrylic colors! I love this window on the world. Looks very Mediterranean! I think I see evidence of the shading and perspective lessons we learned at
art class too. How will you render this in pastels I wonder? Carpe diem.
Sheila

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