Anticipation.
As we walked the path
and climbed the hill
anticipating what might await us
from the top,
nothing could have prepared us
for the beauty.
I lagged behind a bit
letting hubby get a head start
anticipating the joy
I knew would show on his face.
I snapped a photo,
but wanted to paint the “feeling.”
I struggle with painting landscapes
so I was excited to happen upon a YouTube video by Angela Fehr
introducing an online course called,
“Heart-Led” Landscapes.
It was exactly what I was looking for,
and I love the freedom it has given me to try a new approach.
This was my first attempt at a
“Heart-Led” Landscape.
It is not meant to be an exact duplicate
of the photo.
It is meant to reveal my heart and emotions
when I look at the photo.
Not knowing where my heart would lead,
this painting speaks “Anticipation” to me.
Can’t wait to do more!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Nice Jodi… Looking forward to seeing other creations by you using your new focus on expressing your feelings via the painting of landscapes.
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Thanks Gary!
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Beautiful post. My sister and I recently took a very similar walk, to a lovely country scene that I also snapped several photos of.
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I’m so glad that it resonated with you as well in your special place!!
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oh, I love this approach to painting
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right??!! so fun!
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How fabulous. I love this. Capturing life and those special moments through feeling
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Thanks so much Miriam!
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Lovely!
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Thanks Kathy! 🙂
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Well, for a first attempt this is a magnificent water colour of a landscape so full of anticipation, Jodi.
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Thanks Peter 🙂
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You do clouds very well.
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well… Thanks! 🙂 made my day!
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This is BRILLIANT Jodi ! I can feel it !!
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Wow! Thanks sweet Lady! I love that you “feel it!” Possibly because you recently experienced it too! ❤
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AND possibly because you nailed it ! ❤
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What a beautiful scene and memory.
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Thanks Sharon!
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Jodi, you did a beautiful job painting this! I admire your artistic skills. ❤️🙏🏻
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Thank you John!
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wonderful feeling and colors! (K)
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Thanks Kerfe!
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Really lovely.
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Thank you!!
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How exciting that you are taking an online class!! 🎨💕 I love how your painting expresses your feelings of anticipation! 😊 I can’t wait to see more of your landscape paintings. 🌠 I find online classes inspire me to see the world in a different light. Enjoy!
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It really is enjoyable!
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She looks like she is a good teacher! 🎨✨
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Beautiful work, Jodi! 💚
I will have to check out that class.
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Oh wow.. that really speaks to me. Something about it tugs at my heart-strings and leaves me speechless. For me, that figure is me and “Anticipation” is the perfect title.
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Wow. You made my day Liz! I am so glad it spoke to you! Thanks for sharing those thoughts. 💛
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Beautiful way to preserve your trip!
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I’ve never heard of “heart led” landscapes before, but I think it is wonderful! The happy anticipation definitely shines through your painting. I love it!
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I imagine it is a term Angela Fehr made up, but it makes a lot of sense 🙂 ❤
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Lovely Jodi, and the way you painted your husband is fabulous, you can feel his experience as he advances up the hill and overlooks the beautiful land…
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awww 🙂 Thanks Jenna!
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Oh, I love this one, Jodi!! The photo is beautiful but the painting is from the heart and captures so much more than what appears to be obvious. What a gift!!
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Aww! Thanks so much George!!!
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Well you got my attention! Now I’m anticipating what did you see. Lovely painting, great memories of a wonderful place you visited.
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the beautiful cliffs of moher 🙂
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