Art Inspiration: Embracing Change

 

Hello My Fellow Art Lovers- 

"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes.
Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow.
Let reality be reality.
Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."
-Lao Tzu

What would you like to change, to recreate?

This week I created this painting....
 Along the Picket Fence 2023

A few years ago I painted the same scene.  It looked like this...
 Along the Picket Fence 2017

Rarely in life can we really redo something because everything is constantly changing.... our bodies, our brains, the materials around us.  I didn't look at the first painting as I made the second.  It is interesting to me how different they are.

"It is not possible to step twice into the same river."
-Heraclitus

Picasso was constantly changing and updating his style.  Look at how his self portrait evolved over the years... from age 15 to age 25 to age 83

  

We can recreate, redo, redecorate and revamp- yes.  But with each new round it comes out just a little bit different.  Experiment and notice what those changes say about yourself.

If you'd like to experiment with new painting techniques with us at the studio here are a few of our upcoming classes....

Painting Club- Thursday Afternoons 1-4pm or Evenings 6-9pm starting March 2nd


Learn to Paint Step by Step- Wednesday evenings for 7 Weeks starting April 5th


Impressionist Painting- Thursday mornings for 7 weeks starting April 6th

See the full list of upcoming classes on Eventbrite

Studio Alchemy Podcast Episode 96 The Psychology of Symbols

 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion about the Psychology of Symbols and how we can look to the symbols we surround ourselves with to better understand our subconscious minds.

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses

Studio Alchemy Podcast Episode 95 Art is a Language

 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how art can help us express ourselves in a healthy way and one of Addie's favorite techniques for bringing clarity to your work.

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses

Art Inspiration: How to Know when to Quit!

 

Hello My Fellow Art Lovers- 

"All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill."
-Babe Ruth

Last week I created a painting that just didn't work.  I have decided to paint over it. 
This is what it looks like...
 Title: Bad Painting!

Sometimes I fight for the life of a painting.  I keep tinkering with it until it shines.  But sometimes I reach a point where I just have to give up, paint over it, and start something new.

This happens with my inner life too.  I can beat myself up for not being perfect. (As if there are any perfect people!) 

When speaking of happiness Krishnamurti said... "My secret?  I don't mind what happens."

I'd also like to accept what is and let go of the things that aren't working.

"The problem with self-improvement is knowing when to quit."
-David Lee Roth
 
I'm more proud of this painting. It came together easily....


So we start again.  We keep building and creating the world we want to see.  We learn from our mistakes rather than dwelling on them.

May you also "know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em!"


Last chance to join us! 
I have one spot left in our Painting People: Abstract to Realism class. 
It starts Saturday February 11th at 1pm

See the full list of upcoming classes on Eventbrite


May you grow toward the light and as always...