“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper
I have taken on the art4healing® challenge of producing 100 abstract paintings in 100 days. Here are a few of the things I am learning/re-learning during this challenge. And a question or two.
Like any training is there value simply in participating in the challenge?
What will I gain from this? What do I want to gain from it?
I am on Day 42 of a 100 day challenge and I am behind, but I have done 42 expressive paintings.
My colors surprise me.
In my haste to express my colors of the day I have made a huge mess.
I am not happy with all the 'finished' pieces. I need to remind myself often that it is the process of creating that is the focus, not the finished products.
The act of creating in and of itself has value.
I know that art and creativity are important vehicles for expression.
Creativity is good. It has been shown to lessen anxiety, improve immune function, and clear the mind.
I will continue working on this, even with missed days.
It's hard to put paintings out there on social media, especially the quick unfinished ones.
I will see where this goes.
Like any training is there value simply in participating in the challenge?
What will I gain from this? What do I want to gain from it?
I am on Day 42 of a 100 day challenge and I am behind, but I have done 42 expressive paintings.
My colors surprise me.
In my haste to express my colors of the day I have made a huge mess.
I am not happy with all the 'finished' pieces. I need to remind myself often that it is the process of creating that is the focus, not the finished products.
The act of creating in and of itself has value.
I know that art and creativity are important vehicles for expression.
Creativity is good. It has been shown to lessen anxiety, improve immune function, and clear the mind.
I will continue working on this, even with missed days.
It's hard to put paintings out there on social media, especially the quick unfinished ones.
I will see where this goes.
Come join our Expressing Feelings with Colors Workshop. Give yourself the chance to explore process oriented painting, color and expression.
You can see the 100 Days images, along with other photos I post, on my instagram here.
And if you are interested in reading a little more about my response to this challenge you can go to
this link for a little more information.
And if you are interested in reading a little more about my response to this challenge you can go to
this link for a little more information.