Friday, November 20, 2015

Creative Challenge - Calm

Today, I am participating in a creative challenge issued by the incredibly talented Veronica Roth. The topic is "calm," specifically chosen during these very tumultuous times in our beautiful world. It's hard to make sense of what's been happening lately!
One way I deal with the news as of late is to paint. And even though there's nothing really calm about my art, the act of creation itself is incredibly calming to my mind and soul. Both of these paintings are in the beginning stages, but I have started teasing a couple of animals from the colorful backgrounds. The top one is definitely easier to make out. Can you guess what the bottom one will be?
Another way I bring peace back into my heart is by creating cozy and beautiful spaces in our house. Don't you love that fabric bowl for my knitting my sister-in-law gave me? It makes me happy just to look at it! And speaking of knitting - it is balm for my soul and it always helps me calm my overactive mind. I always have a few knitting projects going - this one will be cute little baby hat.
And Elizabeth Gilbert's new book? It just arrived today and I cannot wait to start reading it!!

If you feel so inspired, head on over to Veronica's Blog for more inspiring and calming art.

Wishing you a calm and peaceful day!

❧ Silke
Posted by Silke Powers at 4:44 AM
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23 comments:

  1. Elisabeth PalzkillNovember 20, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Liebe Silke,

    ich wünsche dir weiterhin deinen Elan.

    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 10:49 AM

      Liebe Elisabeth,

      Vielen Dank!! Nach unserer Ausstellung habe ich wieder mehr Zeit und Energie...
      Ich hoffe, dir geht es gut!!

      Alles Liebe,
      Silke

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksNovember 20, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Ommmmmm!

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  3. Veronica RothNovember 20, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Aw, thank you so much for joining and for your lovely words. I just love your art Silke. Such beautiful, vibrant colours. You are just so right. Art is the best retreat for me too. Calms even the worst of my jangley nerves. X

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:01 AM

      I agree! It's really anything I do with my hands - art, baking, cooking, knitting - it all seems to calm me down... xo

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  4. MichelleNovember 20, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    I love your colorful frog and bear (?). Art always takes me away. :)

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      It IS a bear! You are good - I can hardly see it... :)

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  5. nadine paduartNovember 21, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    hi silke!
    colour's the word, and no i cannot see yet what image 2 will lead to. the creative process is indeed a wonderful one and so different to all of us, that makes it exciting, i find...

    thanks for stopping by the blog. nice to meet you. by the sounds of your name i wondered if perhaps you had roots nearby, turns out you do (i'm belgian).
    thxs for your comments, yes, my pages show through, i drew in my diary and the paper leaves are quite thin and pick up under the scan, and yes! this will become a print. the very first time éver i create a design and will next produce the plate, from scratch. exciting, a little scary and nothing can stop me now... ;)))
    n♥

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:05 AM

      Nice to meet you, too! And yes, my roots are close to Belgium. My husband and I spent some time in Ghent and Brugge a couple of summers ago and absolutely loved it! You live in a beautiful country!!

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  6. Renee DowlingNovember 21, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    I really enjoyed your colourful beginnings! I can totally relate to all of the things that keep you calm! I see an old buzzard, a moose and perhaps a stag! I love your process! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      Thanks so much for visiting. This is such a great challenge, especially to see the diversity of creativity in our little group! xo

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  7. JillNovember 21, 2015 at 4:19 AM

    A lovely colourful start, art is such a calming thing to do. I love your choice of vibrant colours. There's something about the repetitive nature of knitting and crochet that makes it very soothing. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks so much! Yes, I love color as you can see. ;-) And I love both - knitting and crocheting... xoxo

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  8. Tammie LeeNovember 21, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    lovely to see all your beautiful artful ways. So fun how you tease animals out of your paintings. The second one either the dog family, a wolf or even a bear. Lovely painting and knitting to you.

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:09 AM

      You are right! A bear!! I am impressed as I can hardly make it out yet form the background. We'll see how it progresses... xoxo

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  9. Stefanie SeltnerNovember 22, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    bringing layers of color on a painting is calming.
    and knitting of cause!
    x Stefanie

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:10 AM

      Thanks so much for your visit! I am off to visit your blog... xoxo

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  10. Patrice A.November 22, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    oh yes, making art CALMs me too!
    and your bright colored art
    makes me smile ;^))
    thanks for that!

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    1. Silke PowersNovember 22, 2015 at 11:10 AM

      Colors are my thing. I've tried to go more monochromatic with my paintings, but it's just not me. Glad they made you smile... xoxo

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  11. CERULEANNovember 22, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    You're so right: the act of painting itself is a calming process. I enjoyed your colorful frog (?) - eric

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  12. UnknownNovember 22, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Hallo Silke, ja ich finde es auch schön, dich auf diese Weise gefunden zu haben!
    Very dynamic and colorbursting paintings, I would say the drog is clear and the other looks like a baer to me. Diving into creative work is I guess always a good method to calm ones mind down and if more people would expess themselves maybe we had less problems. Wünsche dir einen schönen Abend. Barbara

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  13. GigglesNovember 24, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Beautiful calming post Silke...just found Veronica...and wow I am so impressed!! I do love your fabric bowl and the little vignette you set up! I am the same...happy little items in my home bring me calm...especially bright colour! Wonderful artwork as always!

    Hugs Giggles

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