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In the past few months it has been difficult to tune out the noise of the everyday negative . You can feel it’s tension lingering in the air . It’s vibe hangs over and it makes it challenging for anyone to stay positive .

I find myself escaping to my sketchbook, canvas , and watercolors for relief and a source of peaceful sanctuary . My drawings were mostly ink drawings of black and white . Then I remember I’m not alone.

We live in a world that we can connect and stand togetred as a community . During this year I have seen communities bond together more than I have ever seen before . Dj’s on fire escapes taking request for music ; artist streaming painting classes for free art lessons , free concerts to enjoy , all this as we social distance and when we were quarantined . It inspired me . My drawings had energy and life again. A Positive vibe .

Hello Thought Palette friends. It has been a longtime since i have sat and written anything. Between life and distractions of work i have to say the recent pandemic has made myself and many others hit the pause button and reevaluate and say” why am i doing this”? 

During the last year i had completely lost focus on my work and self purpose of why i create and do art. It happens to all creative people! so i took this self reflection opportunity to just do that. Hit the reset button. 

Now if your thinking i did a Eat ,Love, Pray scenario think again. For me it was yoga in my basement studio,  grab a simple cup of coffee in my kitchen, sat outside my front steps and observed the silence of the once busy streets of new jersey that was now ...silent. It was amazing. then my new journey began.  

I spent days on my sketchbook, signed up for an online  class i discovered by my now favorite artist Caro Arevalo ( I will share link below.) Learning new meditation and practice techniques for my creative process. My studio became my world. My art brushes, pens, watercolors, my inner voice. My sanctuary.

I suddenly had this creative burst out of nowhere! Then i soon realized it wasn't out of nowhere or some mysterious happening. it was me finding my roots of what made my creativity spark, i cut out the everyday noise. i learned to pause and quiet everything to hear my own rhythm. 

As the world slowly reopens and deals with the pandemic and we adjust to a new normal of days ahead, i decided what is the focus verse the distraction. Self care is so important to any individual not just to the creative person. We need to learn how to listen our own rhythm. Silence the noise which distracts are happiness  that gives us our creative spark. 

I am a much happier and  in touch with my creativity more than ever and i intent to keep it that way. I will be keeping you posted on this journey and what is happening at the studio.Until Next Thought. Make Art Always. 

Here are additional resources that inspired my thoughts and Caro Arevalo, the artist who continues to inspire me daily. 

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-8-crystals-help-artists-productive-studio

Why is the importance of Plein Air? Is using a Photo the same as Plein Air? The answer is both. 

The Purpose of Plein Air painting is to surround yourself in a three dimensional space and create that environment on a two dimensional surface. You have a different perspective on your subjects relationship to the setting, the reflection of light and color, and planning of what you want your viewer to see in your painting or artwork. 

The difficulty in Plein Air is that your environment is in constant change. They will be challenges to Light,shadow and perspective. A photo is a great reference tool when your adding those finishing touches to your artwork. Taking a photo will help you to capture the moment you want to create in your painting or artwork. 

Have fun and be creative while you are out working on art. Sometimes ‘happy mistakes’ make amazing art! You are allowed to add and remove what you see. There are no rules! 

Hello!

Once again the signs of spring are in the air . Gardeners landscape for the warm times to come. The forsythia are in full bloom.

It is this time of year when I fill my bag with art supplies and take the adventure to Plein Air . Here are some photos I took at Duke Farms and a video from my Facebook page . Enjoy and comment below and make art always !

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It’s great to be back! I The studio has been very creative busy and it’s time to start with our updates !

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As always with creativity and imagination , there are possibilities . Until next thought , make art always ! I will see you soon .

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