FFF Challenge
The
second challenge for FFF at Artists in Blogland is 'Taking a chance'.
There are three prompts ; When did you take a chance or a leap of
faith. Use a colour you like the least, (for me that is red) and the
Quote you see in the picture above.
Red
spells danger,
which creates fear.
Fear
that I might fail!
Sometimes
taking that step
into
the unknown
involves
a leap of faith.
In
my art, fear comes upon me every time I start a painting, staring at
that white blank canvas or paper creates a block. I have to
consciously make a mark or two before I feel okay lets go! Who cares
if it is a wild stab in the dark, its a creation!
Everyday
we make a leap of faith, a belief that all will be good, a belief
that we will succeed in our endeavours, a belief there is a purpose.
If we don't have that belief we are stuck in the same place, spinning
around in circles. So even if you know something might be a wild
goose chase, go for it! Sometimes, its fun to fall of the spinning
wheel. Did you know that wild geese fly in formation and take turns
at leading, they are helping each other on the journey. So if we
fall, there is likely another wild goose to help you on your journey!
WIP
This
week I managed to spend two afternoons working on my large oil,
'Angels in the garden'. I have softened the greens and worked on
building up the faces.
By the way thanks for all the kind comments last week, one good bit of news the police turned up with my lawnmower which I was very pleased about as it was only 5 weeks old. And I am starting to love my new computer!
Linking to Paint Party Friday and Fall, Fearless and Fly
I love the soft quality to your work. Even the red has such a gentle feeling, and I love the textures.
ReplyDeleteThat Wip is looking very exciting... can't wait to see where that goes... and love the quote...a wild goose chase is one of my favourite things in the world... you always find the most exciting things...
ReplyDeleteand glad you got your mower back...xx
Great angle and expression on the "red" face! Wip is looking v e r y interesting... HPPF!
ReplyDeleteWonderful face! And I just adore your angels in the garden. :)
ReplyDeleteYour layers in the first one are lovely, as is the portrait. Love the quote.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful face! And those backgrounds of yours: I'm in love with them ...
ReplyDeleteFace is exquisite and love the faces in progress ~ delightful work ~ ( A Creative Harbor) ^_^
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see completion of your lovely creation. I do agree, the wild goose chase can lead to unimaginable journeys which in turn lead to nothing but wonderful things in our lives. Lovely. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you put paint to paper/canvas as the results are always stellar! I can see what fun you are having too. It is so supportive to hear your words here today that will help me and I know others as well take those steps past self doubt and worry to leap into the fray of having fun creating!
ReplyDeleteAlso happy to know your lawn mower is safely home where it belongs!
Both terrific works and look forward to seeing the second one completed as it looks so interesting. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteThe FFF challenge art is fantastic!! red is my fave color and the beautiful woman with the green eyes is gorgeous! Can't wait to see your finished WIP. Happy PPF and FF&F!!
ReplyDeleteEspecially love that first work...with all its lovely layers and textures and softness, too.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
What a challenge to paint with one's least favorite color!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
I did not know that fact about wild geese -- it is so apt for this challenge. And you're right -- every day we take that leap. I love both of your pieces here. Thanks for joining Fall Fearless & FLy!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the red and the wild goose chase idea. Sometimes spinning your wheels actually leads to forward movement. And I like the faces, too. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteyour art and thoughts are all lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour words are so beautiful, wise, and true. I think red is a challenging color to work with, too, but you did a wonderful job with it in your journal!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your mower back!! Sometimes we are tested. Helps us to really appreciate everything to the fullest!! This is a very thought provoking post! It made me realize I do have art fears and pretty much am the same about a canvas!! Mostly I have fears to take things further when I already like it, in case I ruin what already exists!! Great quote and love your wip...can't wait to see it next week!!
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Lovely works! Your WIP also looks very intriguing! Thanks for sharing with FF&F!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love your work! You have a new follower, that's for sure!! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! The first picture is SO GORGEOUS!!!! I can feel a glow seeping thru it...Beautiful! Great read and your WIP looks fab already :)
ReplyDeleteHPPF Sharon!
Deepa
http://deepazworld.blogspot.com/
BTW, I had to mention your header picture...ITS LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteLovely art. Brave gal that you are for working on those prompts, I wouldn't even try; unless I like something I can't make it work.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't help but read Deepa's comment, she's right, your header is just gorgeous, very, very lovely work,
Annabelle m^._.^m ~^..^~
Your use of red is just beautiful. The eyes really pop and seem utterly fearless.
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