JEANELLE McCALL

  Part 2 - PEACE series.  Preparing for the Downtown Lufkin Art Walk on January 28 Part 2  The process has begun!  I settled on the size, medium and theme. Now I need to explore what PEACE really means to me before putting paint on wood.   The dictionary has plenty to say! 1. a state of tranquility or quiet  2. a state of security or order within  3. freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 4. harmony in personal relations 5. to ask for silence or calm After digging deep, I settled on 6 words that mean PEACE to me. CONFIDENCE  HOPE SERENITY CONSTANT  PASSION HARMONY I would love to hear what PEACE  means to you.  More updates as I complete the PEACE SERIES.  Thank you for reading. : ) fivespoongallery.com jeanellemccall.blogspot.com jmc_fivespoongallery

Preparing for the Downtown Lufkin Art Walk on January 28 left me a bit overwhelmed.  It might be cold, it might be windy or it might rain- but why not? Sounds like a fun way to start the new year! So many things to decide to display - note cards, fiber art pieces, clutches, linocut art prints, pastel, acrylic, oil, mixed media, collages, large pieces, small pieces, art from my books, my books! To much. I thought about backing out. When I feel that way, I’ve learned to sit back, be still, listen and wait. As a reward for my practice of patience, calm and peace replaced my  concern.  I know what I can do now.  I know what I want to share. No message could be more clear. My gift to you will be PEACE. I have a plan. Now to make it so. Even though oil paint takes longer to dry, my emotions come to life through the complex layers of paint. The substrate should be a comfortable size, not overwhelming, just a gentle reminder of a peaceful sentiment.   Now, I must get...