Tag: artpractice

ENOUGH with the digital drama!

Where can you reduce clutter in your life?

WARNING: Absolutely filled with contradictions. . .

Sooo . . . I have seen a lot of content on Reddit [social media] lately where people are being banned, deleted or suspended from other popular social media platforms. Guess which ones?

I removed myself from one VERY POPULAR platform lately, because, quite frankly I no longer see the value in it. I can TALK in my own home WITHOUT the app open, and whatever my discussion is about will be advertised the next time I open it. So why ARE folks being banned, when they are literally the reason such platforms exist? Hmmmm?

Sorry, not my cup of tea. AND, I’d rather NOT have that kind of “clutter” in my life.

Unfortunately, the internet is here to stay . . .

[I type as I think to myself, “I am on the web writing this”.]

Do yourselves a favor . . .

Invest in some stamps, delectable stationary, fancy pens, and write a letter to those whom you usually connect with via social media . . . Be RADICAL!

Send some “snail mail”, and drink a cup of tea!

My Creative Portal: Painting in the Moment

Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?

I keep an easel standing in my space – paints set up, brushes waiting. It’s my creative portal. Sometimes I walk by, dip a brush, and let whatever’s in me flow. Other times it sits quietly, but knowing it’s there sparks something.

I’ve found that having this constant invitation to play changes things:

  • In the moment: A color catches me, I paint
  • In the flow: No plan, just expression
  • In the joy: It’s always a gift

Some days it’s a splash of whimsy, others a deep dive into mystery. I’ve painted mystical forests full of creatures, animals dancing in fields, or just swirls of color that felt like emotions.

The easel’s like a silent partner in this dance. Ready when I am. It’s become a ritual – I walk by, and sometimes I gift myself a moment of play. Other times I just glance and smile, knowing the option’s there.

Why It Works for Me

  • No pressure: It’s set up, so I can’t “not”
  • Spontaneous: Captures the vibe of the moment
  • Nourishing: Feeds my soul like nothing else

I’ve given away most of what I’ve painted – friends, strangers, even furry friends. Each piece carried a bit of that moment with it. And people respond. They’d say, “This speaks to me” or “I feel like I’m in a dream”.

What’s Yours?

If you’re curious about tapping into your creative flow, start small:

  • Set up a space that invites you
  • Leave it “unfinished” so you can jump in
  • Play without a plan

What’s your creative portal? 😊