i came across a youtube channel some months ago of an artist whose calm, gentle voice and soothing manner put me in a state of mind very much like bob ross did with his tv shows.
i'd been enjoying decorating my journal with stickers and washi tape and wanted to try something new. mostly i just played with the brushstrokes and directions and color blending, mimicking the soft effects that i've seen on inspirational quotes online.
then i felt brave enough to try to create some flowers. and more flowers. and then greens and plants and even a few pots and bowls and vases. i went to etsy and selected some new paints and fine-tipped brushes.
some days i don't paint at all, other days i find myself drawn to the dining room table with an image in my head. what comes out on the paper is never quite what i planned, but i am able to find something i like in every piece i create - a petal, a leaf, a gradation of color.
and i'm actually enjoying myself. it soothes me.
