*sigh*

I think I started this acrylic painting well over a month ago. I’m pleasantly surprised with how it turned out! I used a photograph I found on flickr as my reference.  If you remember … I was so afraid to start this … I think I mentioned it in an earlier post.  I’m not sure it’s actually finished at this point … does it need a “be still” in the corner to complete it? Maybe. I’ll look at it for a while and decide later.  I’m realizing more and more that’s how I work at my art. It evolves. I can’t do it and complete something in one sitting. The creative process is a slow process for me. I need to mull over all the options and ideas that I have, then over time, I get to the ideas that I love most and go with them. After time away I’m able to approach my work with a fresh perspective.

Maybe that’s a little bit how it is with life too … after a little time away from something, a little time to escape, we can come back with a fresh perspective. Whether it’s a physical removal from day to day life for a weekend, just stealing a few moments to pray, time to laugh, time to think. “Be still and know that I am God.”  OR “Trust Me. Trust that I am God. Believe that I have your back. I got you covered Jules.”  Fresh perspective. Letting it all go. Enjoying the process. Waiting to see how all this stuff in life evolves – sometimes slowly – just like the creative process – but this time, I’m out of ideas – it’s in His hands now.