Tuesday, December 30, 2014

52 weeks of joy in 2015.

It is the last day of 2014, and I am getting all excited about a fresh new year, though a little sad too - as it may be the last year of my father's life. Today is also the anniversary of my husband's father's death....so it is an odd time. In many ways, because of this, this is what I am thinking - as I miss painting everyday (as I did in 2013), and I know how much art carries me through the ups and downs of life...and I love challenges, I have decided to set myself a 52 week creativity challenge.  I am including the list here so that you can join in with me.


The idea is to pick a prompt from the list each week. You don't need to stick to an order. Choose any medium...drawing, writing, mixed media, sculpting, sewing, audio etc. It can vary from week to week. Let your imagination play. 'Wings' could be about allowing yourself the freedom to do something you love, or angels, or birds, releasing pain, starting a project etc. 


I will most likely share my challenge on Facebook at my art page, and on Instagram where I am Orangelimemagenta. We could hashtag 52weeksofplay so we can share the experience. But of course we can just do this quietly, and in private. I haven't quite decided how I will do it myself yet.

Okay. Here is the list:

1.selfie
2.the kitchen table
3.fairy tales
4.safe place
5.word
6.people watching
7.opposites
8.orange
9.lost thing
10.found
11.leaves
12.wings
13.wild thing
14.combine two animals to make one
15.geometric
16.from a book you love
17.a quote to live by
18.animal companion
19.family
20.shoes/feet
21.junk drawer
22.on your soap box (something you feel strongly about)
23. An outfit
24.5 random items
25.smell
26.wrapping paper/pattern
27. a refreshment
28.miniature
29.beneath the sea
30.something you hope for
31. Use three of your favourite colours
32.gratitude
33.metamorphosis
34.sweet thing
35.Dorothy
36.something ugly
37. Water
38. Handbag/suitcase contents
39.along the line of a favourite artist
40. Flower
41.relationship
42.blue
43.window
44.transport
45.childlike wonder
46.star
47.bubbles
48.books
49.chair
50.respect
51.dark
52.joy

Asta xxx


Wednesday, December 10, 2014

'Always here for you'

My father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. For a little while I lost my mojo...but once again I am finding that art is solace for the soul.

My love to you. May you find what brings you peace.

God bless,

Asta x