Thursday, December 30, 2010

THROUGH the EYES of an ARTIST... Counting my Blessings!


Spellbound, I watched in awe as a master created a magnificent work of art. Using a prismatic palette of glowing Cadmiums, rich purples and soothing blues ranging from Cerulean to Indigo, in the artist’s hands, splashes of golden orange and pink morphed into bands of Azure blue in a glorious Acapulco sunset.

Privy to God’s beautiful handiwork on this enchanting Christmas Eve, it gave me pause to reflect on the many gifts we artists are handed.

Unique vision, imagination, individual ability to express that which comes from the soul and the freedom and joy of working in a field that we love, are but a few endowments we are privileged to share. And while creativity is an enigma that can easily be taken for granted, especially on those magical days when it just flows from within through the brushes and onto the canvas, or from the chisel to the heart of the stone, reality keeps us grounded every time we struggle to find the muse or worse, get bogged down in the mire of overworked details.

Grappling with process aside, surely we are a privileged lot! In the words of Camille Pissarro: “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” Give yourself a gift in 2011. Resolve to be true to your calling; embrace that vibrant inner vision.

Here’s wishing you a peaceful New Year overflowing with fulfilled hopes, blessings and pleasant surprises. 

Color your world,
Louise

P.S. Every year I highlight New Year tips and goals for artists. Please leave a comment or share one of your trade secrets for inclusion.

6 comments:

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

True and beautiful. Happy New Year to you!

Unknown said...

A beautiful post and picture, Louise. Me? Ever in the plight to work with what God gave us, I find that my hands are the best tools; and fingers make fabulous marks. If you want a smooth and thrifty covering of paint then spread it with a (defunct!) credit card.

martinealison said...

Féerique... de gros bisous et une bonne année.

Art Menagerie - Malta's Art online magazine said...

Beautiful words - so true and totally what I believe about the world and nature. God is truly the Master Artist and we are but his instruments to work and give homage to his genius.

Art Menagerie - Malta's Art online magazine said...

So beautifully written, and so completely what I believe in. God is truly the Master Artist and we are but his instrument to give homage to His genius. All the very best for 2011. God Bless your brushes :D

Louise B. Hafesh said...

Thank you all for your good wishes and insightful comments.