I was a professional fine artist for many years. I painted portraits, commissioned art, had gallery showings and painted large murals. With each new painting I found I had to forget most of what I did on any previous paintings. I had to let go of the past, if you will, and make room for the new one to flow in that moment, with each brush stroke.
I find painting to be a very interesting process; some of the most productive time is when it looks like you’re doing nothing at all. It’s the time that you sit back, imagine, get a feeling or a sense of what the next step is. It’s the time spent staring at the canvas when the painting unfolds. The painting isn’t really created when the brush hits the canvas–this is only when it becomes visible to the eyes. The creation takes place during those moments when it looks like nothing is happening.
Creating a painting isn’t any different than living a creative life. A creative life is one filled with a sense of newness and adventure (albeit a little scary sometimes), instead of a life where we plod away trying to repeat what seemed to work in the past and avoiding what didn’t. Each day is like a new painting, a blank canvas, and we become the brush. Each day unfolds anew and the very important moments when we look like we’re doing nothing, opens a way for the next step…and then the next.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.™ 
Very true ❤️
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This lady is always right on the spot, can’t wait to see her outlook each day.
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A great way to look at each new day! Very good Jane!
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Another home run Jane. Thank you! xoxo
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Just what I needed today. Love the BOOTS
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You sure make my day, Jane , with your awesome magic brush… ❤
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LOVE THIS✨💕
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Love it!! 🤗
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