Abundance is everywhere, and all around...taking time for creativity...

"You Inspire" Encaustic Mixed Media, 2010, 18 x 34

Recently I re-read this section of "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron and thought I would share it here...

"Making art begins with making hay while the sun shines.  It begins with getting into the now and enjoying your day.  It begins with giving yourself small treats and breaks."

It reminds us to be generous to ourselves in all ways.  That art requires us to empower ourselves with choice.  Which at the most basic level, this means choosing to do self-care.  Giving yourself time to enjoy art and creativity.  Giving yourself the small gifts that life has to offer, smelling the peonies in bloom, picking fresh raspberries, enjoying a fruit smoothie, going for a long fresh walk, dancing more, listening to music, basking in the sun....
Creative living requires the luxury of time and space, which we can only carve out for ourselves.  In return we are able to give even more of ourselves back to our commitments and responsibilities in life. 

See current newsletter, June news, for more info, and some workshops to take time to do some creativity over the summer.