WHAT - an art walk in January, Part 1

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 to work.

Prepare the 8” x 8” wood cradle substrates, set up oil paints, cold wax medium, brushes, and various mark making tools in my studio.

May my devotion mold my work into blessings of peace.

More updates as I complete the PEACE SERIES.

Thank you for reading. : )

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A Forgotten Place

What to do with leftover paint? Left over paint is usually placed, smeared and brushed onto my next canvas as an undercoat for my next painting. This layer is the most freeing of all, hidden under the finale painting. But it is a suggestion of where the painting might lead. Next day I was ready to paint. I began with cool colors layering over the warm colors. An image of an old home place began to emerge. I remember driving by this place many time, and regretfully I never took the time to paint it. So all that was left was a vague memory of a place and time I loved. After it had a chance to dry a little, I added a few details on the barn. I believe it is finished or maybe not!

Texas Quilt Museum

This quilt is "Who Am I?" (50.5" x 39") by Jeanelle McCall. From the exhibit "Seeing in Color" - on display now! At the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange, Texas Her poem: WHO AM I? Many curious tales are told of how he tried. Some say he looked far and wide. “Who am I? Where do I belong? If I could only find a place to fit in. I want to belong, perhaps a colorful vision. It might be here in this land of green. Those are the prettiest colors I’ve ever seen. But look over there, a woven tapestry, so delicate and soft. But I still don’t fit in, I feel so lost. I see a river of blue and green, dividing the land, our amazing earth. For what ever it’s worth I looked and looked. I must go on and find my way. Please let it happen on this day. I see it, all bright and warm. I even see a similar form. There can be no argument or dispute, I see pink and yellow and feathers to boot I’ve seen so many wonderful things, I can’t tell how happy and wh...

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

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