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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PROGRESS PART 4 painting the FINDING PEACE series

Second painting – FINDING PEACE: HOPE, 8” x 8”, oil & cwm, wood cradle 7 WEEKS till ART WALK LUFKIN in downtown Lufkin on January 28 When I feel isolated, I count on hope. This divine mystery will present a solution if I am open to looking. There I can find peace. Hope is everything.Hope is believing in tomorrow. Hope, is trusting for something good in the future. Hope is trusting in Him. “If we want to hope for something, maybe we could hope in our heart that peace will come in our life.”—Prem Rawat What does HOPE mean to you? More FINDING PEACE series progress reports coming... Thank you for reading. : ) jmcfivespoongallery.com jeanellemccall.blogspot.com jmc_fivespoongallery

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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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