I’ve been so focused on editing my novel, as well as starting another suspense book - that I’ve neglected to nourish my art. Awe, it is so vital to my well being.
I worked on these two figurative paintings the past two days. I rose with the sun (a small house and four older daughters creates a difficult creative environment), and dove right in.

My oldest, who is about to turn 21 leaves for Naval basic training with Air Rescue on Tuesday, but all of you parents/guardians out there know how it can be foreboding when a adult child leaves for active service.

So I stuck my hands in the paint, and let it sooth me. I feel like I can breath deep again . #art #painting #motherhood #artist #gallery #figurativeart #USNavy