DesignDreams by Anne: Letting Go

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Letting Go

I'm so glad I've learned to turn to painting to release pent up emotional energy. I'm expecting another burst of inspiration to come shortly thanks to another low this week that I'm working my way through. This year has been a year of extreme highs and lows for me. While it's been difficult to handle emotionally, it's been exactly what was needed to unleash the painting monster inside of me! I'm now learning to paint by allowing the energy to move through me and it's been an amazing experience. The more I can let go, the better the results. It's absolutely fascinating, like someone else is painting through me.

Enjoy!

I love how this one turned out. It looks ancient!

This was an early painting of mine that I painted over. This looks so much better than the original!

Abstract Christmas tree

trying different styles

I painted this for a double picture frame.

I also painted a mini version of my sparrow painting. The colours turned out nicer and the poor little sparrow gained 20 pounds!! lol

Have a wonderful weekend!

Linking to:

A Bowlful of Lemons

Paint Party Friday
Sunday Sketches

26 comments:

hastingshall2December 9, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Beautiful paintings - all of them. The top one really does look ancient. I love the colors and the mood you've gotten in the painting. A new year is just around the corner. I hope that it will be better for you than you have indicated 2011 has been. Merry Christmas greetings. Faye
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EVADecember 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Lots of nice work here and so good its also great for you therapeutically!
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KifusDecember 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Love the abstract Christmas tree! Hope everything gets better soon, Anne.
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Carrie @ Hazardous DesignDecember 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I'm sorry that you are going through a difficult time. You'd never know it from how beautifully these paintings turned out :)
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EliseDecember 9, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Painting is so therapeutic for me too. It's good to get some emotions out with paint. It always makes me feel better. I really love the first painting!
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ChristineDecember 9, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Lovely work, you've been busy!
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Mary C. NasserDecember 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM
The first painting is my favorite!
Just beautiful!
I love how painting keeps us grounded and soothes us. :)

Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
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Lisa Isabella RussoDecember 10, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Really fun and energetic brushstrokes in your pieces, I think art is a wonderful way to harness and unleash emotions as well.
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ArtMuseDog and CarolDecember 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Wow! Wonderful ~ full of creative expression and energy ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy SS ^_^
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TammieDecember 11, 2011 at 8:57 AM
how wonderful that you are letting your art flow through and enjoying the process and results! Fabulous pieces.
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VictoriaDecember 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Beautiful and stunning work..what a wonderful array of creative expression..fabulous..shine on!
Victoria
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GeckostoneDecember 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM
These are all wonderful Anne! Great work! Deb
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Jehanne's doodlesDecember 11, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Wow, what wonderful pieces and such variety.
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HeatherDecember 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM
oooh, I LOVE the abstract christmas tree!
That is so cool!
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Phoenix PeacockDecember 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
these are all absolutely fantastic. As an art therapist I am a HUGE believer in art as catharsis, catalyst for feeling and analyzing feelings, and its healing potential.
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WrightStuffDecember 11, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Art is definitely a healer. I use it for relaxation, excitement and everything in between! I love the variety you have come up with here. Keep at it - immerse yourself in colour and paint - we can't wait to see what you and your Muse create :)
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Legacy of a Single GirlDecember 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM
I love visiting you and seeing your awesome creations!
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MollyGirlDecember 11, 2011 at 7:25 PM
i love all the creativity that's coming through. it certainly is a great emotional release. i particularly love the abstract christmas tree. the colors are lovely!
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JulieDecember 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM
These are all so gorgeous!
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SophiaDecember 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Love your paintings, Anne. Especially love the first one and your Christmas tree! Brilliant! :) Hugs
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carlareyDecember 12, 2011 at 4:25 PM
There is nothing like splattering paint to release your emotions. With how it's inspiring you, you might just go looking for trouble so you can paint it.
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MissyDecember 12, 2011 at 9:25 PM
What a lovely collection of work you have done!
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HelenDecember 13, 2011 at 6:24 AM
Great paintings and you look like you are on a real creative journey. Enjoy the ride! Happy SS x
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SHERI CDecember 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM
You have a lot of creations this week. That abstract christmas tree has so much energy. It intrigues me. Happy PPF!
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CindyDecember 13, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Anne, thank you so much for your sweet comment on my painting "And Heaven and Nature Sing" It means so much to me! I'm happy to see your painting journey also. This year has been challenging for me,too, in many ways and I've "rediscovered" painting after a five-year lapse. I love all these paintings of yours - my favorite is the first one. I agree with you - it looks ancient...like one of the "old masters!" It's wonderful to have the support of fellow bloggers!
Hugs, Cindy
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The Summer PorchDecember 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Your paintings are wonderful.
Merry Christmas Anne
Hugs Rosemary...
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