In the Pink – In a Blink.
I stare at my computer most all day for work.
Much of the rest of the time, I am looking at my iPhone.
We all need to give our eyes and minds and bodies a break.
When I have a half hour, I often take a walk.
When I just need to step away to regroup for five minutes,
I’ve been challenging myself to do a quick painting in under five minutes.
I just step away. Breathe. And try something new.
My art room is on a different floor from my home office, so I just step away a bit and escape for a few minutes. Art supplies always at the ready.
I might just try a different color paint than I typically use, a different style of painting, or a different size brush than I usually use. Anything just to clear my mind and regroup. I often come back to a task that was challenging me with a whole new perspective.
I have some scraps of failed paintings in a box that I can paint on the back of for practice, so I usually use those. Like I did for this one.
I typically just leave it sit and dry and walk away, go back to work, and then look at it later to see if anything emerges.
This one surprised me, and I kinda love it.
What do you do when you have five minutes and need to regroup?
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Daniel Smith Watercolors used: Raw Sienna, Perylene Violet, Permanent Rose, Cadmium Orange, Olive Green. Brush Used: Isabey #4 Cat’s Tongue Oval Wash.
I really enjoy your paintings so much Jodi! Thank you for listing the colors & the brush! As I was viewing your painting this morning I was thinking….I wonder what watercolor brush she used for this painting & the green in the painting 🙂 I was so happy when I I scrolled down and seen your supplies! Thank you again! Have a great weekend 🙂
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Love your paintings, and enjoy seeing them pop up on Instagram. They always make me smile! Which is a good thing. Five minutes? I sit and breathe. Breathe. Breathe. xo
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Thanks so much! Breathe Breathe Breathe is good good good! 🙂
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I like this one too. The flower really draws you in.
Going outside is always good. Just a change of scenery. I like your idea to go do some art though! (K)
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Thanks K! Something I’ve just recently started trying 🙂
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What a beautiful abstract, Jodi! When I need to regroup, I walk in my garden. The growing plants and buzzing bees are peaceful and just what I need! Thanks for this post!💗🌈
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Thanks Mary! garden walks are wonderful too!
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Great idea!
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This is a dynamic painting. I think practicing in a 5 minute window gets our selves out of the way so the muse can do her stuff!
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Thanks Beverly! So true!
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Make a fruit smoothie and sit on the Lanai staring at the Ocean! Have a good weekend!
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lucky you!!
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Yes I truly am Jodi!
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Beautiful abstract Jodi! When I need a 5 minute break I usually just let me mind wander… day dream. LOL!
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Daydreaming is good too!!! 🙂
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LOL!!
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You are an inspiration!!! Always a breath of fresh air and energy…… someday I’ll wake up and accomplish some of what you do!! Love and miss you my amazingly talented beautiful friend 😘😘💞
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Thanks Someone! 🙂
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Gorgeous flower!! And amazing that you did it in 5 minutes!
Those 5 minute breaks we take are necessary and can produce amazing things, as evident in your painting! 🙂
I may listen to a song or I like to go for a walk as well to regroup!
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Thanks C! Good regroup moments too!
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I love this painting, the colors are stunning! I usually spend time in the forest to regroup and center myself. There is nothing like a breath of fresh air! Cheers 🙂
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Thanks Kimberly! Time in the forest is time well spent 🙂
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Wonderful practice, with fabulous results!
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Thank you Hazel!
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Beautiful! The Opportunist springing up from the muck or mulch to make us smile, and renew hope, and faith!
Well, that’s what I thought when I saw this beautiful flower.
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I love that you shared what you see, and I love what you see!!! Thanks Deborah!
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🙂
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Very cool! I need to let loose more and experiment with my watercolors, I’ve never thought to try something abstract~ I go outside too when I need a refresh 🙂 Hope you get to paint this weekend!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna! Give it a whirl! You never know!!!
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That is beautiful Jodi! You are very talented!
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Thanks so much!
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When I’m working, I will take a walk outside to the mailbox or go to the break room and sit in the sunshine for a few minutes. It is just enough to give my mind a rest. 😊 Lovely painting today, Jodi! 💕🌸 I had to look it up with a name like that!! 🐱👅 Lol!
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I meant to say, look up the paint brush! 😉
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lol!
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Thanks jill – great break ideas!
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So pretty!
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Thanks Lynn!
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I love this and love pink. Ur right our eyes need a break. Why is it so hard sometimes?? We used to live in a world where we weren’t so addicted. It’s so toxic now
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Thanks Tonya – I know – we have to change with the times though
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Jodi, you’re very good at abstract paining! I love this one! My eyes get a treat! Break time for me is a cup of tea, and petting my dogs! Retirement has no pressing work deadlines. Have a great weekend! Christine
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Beautiful wet in wet watercolour work Jodi!
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Thanks Evelyn – I was pleased with how this one turned out. Scrapped the other six before it though! LOL!
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Lovely watercolor! The abstract has a definite whimsy about it that draws me to it and the soft colors are beautiful. Before retirement, the only regrouping that time allowed in nursing was a quick cup of coffee. I suppose for some the caffeine would not be a good choice. It was and still is my comfort provider. Thank-you for showing this sweet painting.
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Awh! thanks Ellen – I actually really like this one.
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I really really like this…I think I am an abstract girl 🙂
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Thanks so much lynn!
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Lately, Jodi, when I have a spare five minutes I close my eyes and snooze. Very lazy, I know, but it works wonders… once I’ve come around from the groggy stage just afterwards, that is! 😀
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😊
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It’s amazing what one can accomplish in five minutes. If only I’d do that. Maybe I’m more inspired now. Thanks.
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It’s fun to see what you can do!!!! go for it!
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Love it! What was your inspiration? Did you use a model or just let the paint placement inspire you?
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Thanks! I had recently discovered the work of Fabio Cembranelli and watched a couple of his youtube videos. They inspired me. I must watch more of his work! 🙂
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Thanks Jodi! I’ll check his work out.
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I love it too! And it sounds weird, but when I need to decompress a bit, I often sit down with a catalog or a magazine and just skim it. It seems to recharge my mind, and then I can focus on what I’m supposed to be doing again!
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Doesn’t sound weird at all. Can’t think of the last time I looked at a magazine. Might be refreshing 😊
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Wow! Just beautiful as always! 🙂 I love your colors and the shapes 🙂
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Thanks carol!
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