Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Coming Home - New Painting

When I paint, I get lost in the process. I was playing around with videotaping myself creating this painting and I was struck when I watched it and listened to the sound of how much my breathing changed.
It was like during meditation - it became really slow and deep. I often feel like I enter into a different state of mind. Actually, I know that I do.
Time becomes irrelevant and everything else falls away from me. I don't even listen to music. There's only me, my brushes, paint, and the canvas.
During the time I paint nothing else really exists. And because my paintings are pure emotion, it really shuts my brain off. I don't think about colors that go together or composition or anything else technical.
I just go with whatever feels right at the time. And then I step back and look at it. Does it feel balanced? Does it feel good for now? Does it feel finished?
And because I don't usually have a plan, I am most always amazed by the result. I know artists who are forever criticizing their own work. I don't. I usually fall in love with "my girls" as soon as they look back at me. And this one looks so kind and loving.
Sometimes I'm not sure if I am creating them or if they are creating me. Painting them certainly has changed my life!
I am always the one most amazed that this is coming out of me. I don't pretend to know what I'm doing, but I'm doing it. And I'm going to keep on doing it!
Coming Home
Acrylics on 18 x 24 in canvas
Somehow I am painting my soul and I am thrilled at what is pouring out!

With much love,

Silke

9 comments:

  1. Hallo Silke, da ist dir wieder ein tolles Gesicht gelungen. Die Farbwahl gefällt mir.Ich muss mich auch mal an einen Keilrahmen trauen, vielleicht in Verbindung mit Stempel.

    LG Biggi

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  2. This one is a gem in every way

    Love
    kj

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  3. I am thrilled too! And I am interested in your process so I appreciate that you shared it with us. This has been a lovely journey for you, and one which will likely continue for a long time. Just keep doing what you're doing -- you're doing extremely well! ☺ ♥♥

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  4. Oh, she is just beautiful. Just beautiful.

    And she looks like someone, one would want to have as a friend.

    You should be thrilled with what is pouring out, when you paint your soul.

    Gentle hugs,
    Tessa~

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  5. Totally love your gorgeous painting,
    hugs Annette x

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  6. I've loved your other ladies, but this one has beauty written all over it.

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  7. Sounds like you truly are in The Zone when you paint, Silke!
    The "Coming Home" painting is very beautiful and expressive.

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  8. Hi Silke, I am really loving the direction your painting has taken! This most recent girl is beautiful and there is a sereneness about her! I have to admit to doing a certain amount of planning before I begin a new piece but after I get started the painting and my brush are in charge!
    Hugs my dear blogging sister,
    Beth P

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  9. I am so impressed! Following you so I can keep updated on your art. Lovely!

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