Time to “Art”
It is the week following Christmas…
a time I once used to feel “let down.”
After all the busyness
of the weeks leading up to Christmas…
The checklists
and shopping lists.
The writing and signing…
The sealing and stamping and mailing.
The sifting and stirring…
The separating and straining and sugaring.
The ripping and wrapping…
The taping and twisting and tying.
The fluffing and folding…
The scrubbing and setting and shining.
It’s all so exciting
leading up to the celebrating!
But there is something special also
about the days “after” that I have truly come to appreciate.
I am fortunate to be able to take time off from work
the week between Christmas and New Year.
And this year is especially special
as I get to spend extra days with my granddaughter.
We are snuggling and tickling…
We are reading and singing and laughing.
We are napping and relaxing…
We are twirling and tumbling and kick-backin’.
And yesterday, during an especially long nap,
I had a chance to escape to my art room
for some much-needed “arting”
that I’ve been longing for.
I had no idea what I wanted to paint –
it’s been weeks since I’ve gifted myself with the time.
But it was as if the paper and water and paints
decided to give me a gift…
And this is what emerged…
A white floral abstract of sorts.
A celebration of time graciously granted
at “life in between.”
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Daniel Smith Watercolors: Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna, Quinacridone Gold.
what a beautiful gift to yourself –
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Beautiful art Jodi….
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Thanks so much Evelyn
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I love the way you embrace life. 🙂
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and same to YOU! ❤
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You are right there is a very special feeling in this week! I am so glad you are having time with your granddaughter! Lovely painting
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It is so wonderful! 🙂
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Lovely, Jodi!! 💕
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Thank you Patty Anne!
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Beautiful as always! Luv Gary
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Thank you Gary! Thinking of you today and sending hugs
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I’m so happy to see you having some time to paint Jodi, gorgeous blends of color.
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Thanks Sharon! I really enjoyed doing it.
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A truly beautiful painting Jodi! I can imagine you playing with y our precious granddaughter! How fun!! Merry After Christmas Jodi!! ❤ ❤
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Thanks PJ! We have been very “busy” playing! 🙂 ❤
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It’s so much fun being a grandma! 😀
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This is beautiful in every way, Jodi. I understand the “let down”… me — I’m just glad when it’s over. 😉 Have a thriving Thursday!
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Thanks so much Teagan! 🙂
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I love that these were growing within you. Beautiful. They must have had a wonderful place to grow.
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You have such a way with words Colleen!
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Awwww, thank you Jodi! That’s the nicest thing you could have said to me.
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Gorgeous, Jodi!
I love this week in-between–enjoying the fruits with the labor behind us. And it’s especially wonderful if you have a snuggly little granddaughter to share it with, I bet!!!
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The week is flying by so fast! We are so “busy” playing and relaxing. I wish it would slow down. 🙂
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Awh!! Reading about the time with your granddaughter made my heart feel so cozy. I am sure you are cherishing the moments!
And a beautiful piece of art!
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Thanks so much C! ❤
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You are welcome 🙂
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Beautiful painting, Jodi! It speaks to me of hope and peace for the new year. Happy 2018.
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Thank you so much Donna! I love that it speaks to you of hope and peace! Thank you for sharing that! 🙂
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Jodi, your white flowers are beautiful and time well spent with precious granddaughter, sounds delightful! ❤
This is my first time I saved precious vacation time to spend with family at end of the year, in ten years!
I almost always take my 3 weeks in April, July and November. This year, I saved “time off” to spend this week with the grandies instead of Spring break in April. It has been so cold, I am grateful not to have to go anywhere; unless it is to run and pick up or drop off kids! xo 💖
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I’m so glad you have this time. I wonder if you will now save it every year. It is so worth it! It has been soooo cold though – huh?! Good reason to stay in and snuggle 🙂 ❤
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Snuggling and grandies go together like sugar and spice! 🍪 👧👦 🍥
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So true!!!☺️
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😘 🤗
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That is beautiful, both the painting and the poem. Who doesn’t love flowers. Glad you got a chance to do some art, everyone should take little creative breaks now and then. I think the world would be happier if we all did. Have a Happy new year.
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Thank you! Isn’t that the truth??!! 🙂
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I really like the subdued colors in this one. Glad you took a time out for yourself, lol!
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Thanks so much Kathryn! I quite like how it turned out 🙂
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So sweet Jodi! I can’t wait to reconnect with my art supplies!! I plan on drawing endlessly for the next few weeks! 🎨
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Two gifts from your talented hands and your beautiful heart… this lovely painting and these enchanting thoughts! “Some people come in your life as blessings. Some people come in your life as lessons.” – Mother Teresa. How fortunate am I that you are both! Thank-you!
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Oh Ellen….. I do not deserve such praise… How fortunate am I for YOU! Thank you for your visits and kindness and beautiful notes! ❤
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Love the colors of your flowers!! WOWZA!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
And love to hear about the snuggling with that sweet granddaughter of yours!! 😘💕
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It’s been a great week! Went tooooo fast
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great writing
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Thanks so much!
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The colors used for this watercolor compliment one another and blend very well together. Nice work🙂
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Thanks so much!
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Sounds as if you are having a wonderful time this week! Enjoy that precious granddaughter, and keep painting. I loved this one!!
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The week went way too fast, but I cherished every single moment of it! Hope to be painting more in the coming weeks.
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Jodi, I used to feel disappointed and kept down too after Christmas. Now I relax, read and sleep late as a welcome to the new year and winter. I’m so glad you got to create and what a beauty it is!😘💕
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I’m glad we are all learning this! 🙂
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Me too, it comes with age. 💗
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I meant let down. Darn auto correct!😜
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lol – funny how we now all realize that and get it! 🙂
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Thank you.😉
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Gorgeous painting…I hope you gift yourself some more time to paint!
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Thank you so much! I look forward to it!
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I really like your painting, is this acrylic? I also like how you connect it to a poem that is close to your heart. I am always looking for new artists to get inspiration from, and this is beautiful! Did it take you very long? If you’d like, do you have any suggestions for my art? I am a new blogger and would love any help! caelidotblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/07/power-in-purple/ I hope you have a great rest of the weekend. 🙂
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Hi Camile – Thank you! My medium is watercolor. You art is really lovely and unique! This piece did not take very long. No drawing, but simply paint to paper with a goal of semi-abstraction.
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Wow i would love to get into watercolor!!!
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Dont know which more stunning, those beautiful words you set to paper like a song, or this absolutely stunning floral with only 3 colors, done exceptionally well. Karma !
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You sure know how to make my day Dena!!! 🙂 THank you!!
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Love this!!
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Thanks so much!
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Beautiful painting! 🙂
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Thanks!
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This is beautiful!
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Thanks!!
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