A woman who faces life as a great adventure seeks to discern and live out her calling to the ministry.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Watercoloring
Water-coloring is like life -- you do the best you can, but really, you have almost no control over the outcome. It's pretty much a one-shot deal. It is the doing of it that is the real thing, not so much the outcome. Finally, after most of a year, I have time to finish the painting I started late last summer at the Kostner's farm. I love that Cottonwood tree overlooking the Ninnescah, and Tom and Sharon have been very kind about letting me paint on their farm, ever since I first painted their cows. Yes, painted their cows -- that's a joke we share. It's so much fun to say that to people.
I plan to do more painting this summer. Like singing, it is a thing to do that takes complete absorption and unites body, senses, and soul. The difference is that in music, a group of people are breathing together, sharing the same inspiration, you might say. But painting is solitary.
Here is a video of Stella Canfield painting. She is my Daaaaaahhhliing Bulgarian teacher.
What a beautiful watercolor of the Kostner farm and a wonderful blog you have!
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ReplyDeleteNow that was just plain fun! What talent!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to watch her talent at such a fast pace! Loved the street scene!
ReplyDeleteStella is a beautiful painter and a beautiful person!
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