Monday, August 24, 2009

Into Your Dreams

In high school, my art teacher had us draw upside down so we would see shapes and shadows instead of objects. It was a fun assignment that made our brains flexible. In regards to abstract art, one often hears "oh that's so cool, it could go any direction". In some instances its true, and other times, a painting just has to go a certain way. I suppose it also depends on the reader. Some people read right to left, and down to up, and here to there, or from over there to over there.

And the point of all this? Stories, puzzles, collages, music, and paintings, can be created in one direction and then one finds it is supposed to go another way. Its like opening a box of cereal and finding the prize in the bottom of the box. Its a discovery, and those are always wicked fun.

This was the case for "It Will Lead You Into Your Dreams", the painting adventure for Sunday. Looking at things in a new way, and angle yet to be tired, can lead you to your dreams. Transformation into a heart of light and gratitude.

P.S. "Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly."

1 comment:

  1. I LOVE this one! It reminds me of a Japanese old style water paint thingy! You know, the ones with the bamboo and the birds and mountains sometimes? Great super wow.

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