PAINTING AGAIN!

A few days ago, I took my paints and brushes out of hiding after taking a break for about six months.  It feels good to paint again.  What I have created is nice and pleasant but lacks something.  I may work on it some more or put it away and start on a new piece.  I am still waiting for my creative bulb to light up.  When inspiration strikes, it is a feeling like no other. 

FACES AND PLACES

I've just returned from a lovely trip to Manila to visit family for three weeks, and a memorable tour of Kathmandu and India (Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi) for almost two weeks, including a 3-day visit with our friend, Aman, in Delhi.  So much culture to appreciate and absorb, not to mention all the shopping I "allowed" myself to do.

The crowded streets were a stage for the daily routine of people, their motor bikes, elephants, camels, cows, dogs, goats, tuk-tuks, bicycles, etc.  It felt like being in the midst of a huge celebration.  But what fascinated me most were the mixture of different faces and colorful costumes around me.  What a treat!

NUDE OF THE DAY, MARCH 19, 2011

The attached painting, Angst, is Nude of the day for March 19, 2011 at Barebrush Gallery.  Guest curator is David Masello, art writer and editor.
This is my 4th painting juried in for their monthly calendar.  You can vote for your favorite nude at the following link:
http://www.barebrush.com/NOTM/Archives/NOTM2011_03.php

Just click opposite the date of your favorite nude and click on "vote".

INSPIRATION

I haven't painted for almost 6 months now (except to spruce up some old paintings in Manila).  My husband says I have lost my "fire" for art.  Not true, I said.  I am just taking a break until "inspiration" talks to me.  It is that fleeting moment when one is inexplicably drawn to create.  I feel it coming!