Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

4/11/2013

Hold the Vision. Trust the Process. (Author unknown)

I love the above quote. And this week, I did exactly what the quote said to do. I held my vision of what type of painter I want to become and I am trusting that through the process I will get there. Today I had lots of fun painting the above picture. Most of the time I have been trying to get everything just right. For some reason, this time it didn't matter. I used the wrong kind of paper, my old pastels, and my trees are what many of my teachers have told me not to paint - lollipop trees and yet when I look at the painting it makes me happy. And that is what this all about - having fun and painting something that makes me happy.

It's almost Friday which means it is also time to reflect on what I am grateful for this week. We have had a beautiful sunny week but the air is filled with pollen and everything is covered in it. Tonight it rained and the pollen has been washed away. I know that a lot of people will be feeling a lot better and for that I am very grateful. I am also so grateful for the time I get to spend with my grandchildren. Their smiles and their laughter light up the room and my heart. It is amazing how much fun it is to play tag with a fifteen month old. He laughs at everything we do and for that I am also very grateful.

I hope that you have had a wonderful week filled with simple but special moments. If you would like to share one or two, I would love to hear about them.

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23 Comments

Giggles link

4/11/2013 03:15:13 pm

Well I happen to love your lollypop trees...and in fact there are a ton of magnolia trees in my neighbourhood that are just in bloom now and they look similar to these!! Beautiful....and if it makes you happy that's important!! I'm grateful daily for all the beauty and color around me, and the coffee or orange tea my son in law serves me..Happy ppf

Hugs Giggles

Artwork by Deanna link

4/11/2013 03:18:22 pm

I really like the soft colors in this painting and I love your trees. That's the great thing about our creativity, we have an artist's license to paint things as we see them.

I am grateful that I got to go out to lunch with my daughter on Sunday. We rarely get to see each other and it was so nice to be able to sit, talk, reminisce, laugh, etc.

sandra sherman link

4/11/2013 03:37:57 pm

I love the blossom and the trees and the misty mountains, this is a beautiful painting :)

Tracey Fletcher King link

4/11/2013 03:38:27 pm

we have trees here in Australia that are actual lollipop trees... they don't get blooms on them quite like that but the shape is right... we have 4 of them in our yard and I love them... so I am very partial to your trees in this one... and the quote is fabulous...
I am grateful that we have just had 6 nights at the beach and it was filled with books, cards and laughter.... and lots and lots of rain...xx

Sharon link

4/11/2013 03:41:17 pm

Love that quote! Your painting is so soft that it speaks of spring.
I am grateful for beauty in my life and the visit by a special friend today.

peggy gatto

4/11/2013 04:41:23 pm

It is a beauty!

Anne link

4/11/2013 05:14:39 pm

Beautiful, dreamy landscape! I'm thankful how last night everyone in my family was in such a good mood, for no reason! :)

Annette G

4/11/2013 06:02:45 pm

Beautiful landscape and love the lollipop trees.
Happy PPF, Annette x

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Kat link

4/11/2013 11:29:47 pm

Hello Ginny, your trees are lovely, so delicate and your art a pleasure to look at, always so beautiful, so fresh!
There is so much to be grateful for, sometimes I am overwhelmed and just so happy for it all! xx

Linda K

4/12/2013 01:58:33 am

a really lovely landscape Ginny. I feel as Kat above commented -sometimes I feel so much gratitude for so many things. But for this week I must say I am especially grateful for a few days that felt like summer! Happy PPF!

Zafaran link

4/12/2013 02:50:37 am

Love those trees in calm colors...beautiful landscape...feel like walking there!

Corrine link

4/12/2013 05:16:23 am

I love your bright and shining trees, they shimmer in your painting. Happy PPF xox

Jessica Sporn link

4/12/2013 10:21:36 am

I am always grateful to read your beautiful writing and see your beautiful painting. Happy PPF!

maria link

4/12/2013 12:22:47 pm

Truly beautiful!!!!!!

Dianne link

4/12/2013 02:11:31 pm

soft and lovely landscape...happy PPF!

Adrienne link

4/12/2013 07:04:25 pm

I've come to the conclusion that Art teachers are assholes. They do not teach you how to do things in your own style. They've only taught me to draw what my eyes see, not what my brain sees. Which can be a great thing. But at times when you want to paint your OWN way, you feel much anxiety... because you KNOW that's not what it looks like. At least, that's what happens to me.

samara navi link

4/12/2013 09:22:25 pm

beautifully written. i also love your trees! and i know what you mean from University art. but the colors on your trees are sensational and whimsical and wonderful! yes, once children are around the 15 to 18 month mark, for me, they turn into little cuties who just giggle and giggle and are miniature adults! i'm so glad you had fun with them. so all in all i love your painting and that you just let go of all the artistic "dumb ass rules" we all get caught up in!!!! lol my gratitude is that there was a family argument and i was able to hold my centre and "not go there". I was able to stay "me" and true to myself and come out of it unscathed. I felt Jesus was there watching over us...giving the lessons that were needed. I feel myself getting stronger in this regard and am "really really really" grateful! happy ppf. lovies, samara (p.s. i love your question...brilliant!)

Nicole/Beadwright link

4/12/2013 11:35:22 pm

Very pretty. I like the quote as well.

Joy Corcoran link

4/13/2013 06:13:56 am

Lovely lollipop trees -- seeing them made my eyes happy, and the quote is so good. Thanks for overcoming education and painting something so pretty and celebratory.

Carola Bartz link

4/13/2013 06:52:08 am

Lollipop trees? Consider me a fan of these - and forget what the teachers said. I like them - a lot. The painting is beautiful and speaks to me. This is a painting I'd like to own.

Gina Sismilich link

4/13/2013 10:04:18 am

I love the lollipop trees. I had the same kind of epiphany during the last couple of weeks. Just enjoy and the rest will come. I also thought about how many famous artists do not paint the way their teachers taught them too. It's about following your artistic vision. And of course, loving your wonderful grandkids. HPPF

aga link

4/15/2013 06:18:08 am

Beautiful painting Ginny. I love your blossom trees and whole composition and colours. It is very delicate, peaceful and inspiring. Well done!!! Thank you for sharing with us.

Julie link

4/17/2013 01:44:13 am

I think this is one of my favorite paintings of yours. I can really see your unique style coming through. I adore the trees. The entire landscape is so gentle and peaceful. I am grateful for all the beauty around me.

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