I love the comfort and assurance of knowing where to look when I need a light. I know where true north is. I may get lost often and easily, but I know how where to look to find the light that will guide me safely home. It is always there. It never fails. If I can't see it, it is only because I have stopped looking.
Keep Your Shirt On
Patience is a virtue that often eludes me. There is a lot to do to get ready for the art show and I want it all done yesterday. One step at a time becomes pretty essential. So today she got dressed, but not much else. It's a good thing tomorrow is another day.
Back To It
Here we go again with another background. This is the beginning of the fourth painting in a series on Comfort. I'm really enjoying this series and am exciting to add Safe to the others. Beginning a painting is always filled with mixed emotions. Come what may, here we go!
Embrace
Well, here she is, "Embrace". She's definitely different than anything I've done before. And I'm really happy with her. Her features are distinct and I believe the emotion comes through. I feel like in addition to finding comfort in the warmth and softness of the blanket, she is remembering times of comfort as well. Isn't that what a security blanket it all about? The memories? A new blanket may be warm and soft, but it doesn't bring the same comfort as the worn and raggedy one that smells like home, or Mom, or a loved one. It doesn't have the memories attached of the time you snuggled on the couch together, or when it covered you during an illness. Safety and security come from time tested trials and triumphs and the consistency of knowing that what you need and what you love will be there when you need it again.