amazing to see each day of the #100dayproject here together. tea anyone??
day 9 of #100dayproject
day 10 of #100dayproject
DAy 7 of #100dayproject - mulberry tea and a fave treat :)
day 8 of #100dayproject
Day 5 of #100dayproject - Easter chocolate - busy day so today’s tea cup is lightly rendered with a trademark lipstick :)
day 6 of #100dayproject - lemon and ginger tea - my ultimate fave night time wind down tea :)
day 4 of #100dayproject. a cup of green tea. perfect wind down :))
Day 2 of #100dayproject
When a teacup gets chipped it often becomes a container for a small plant. They look so cute on my desk, or in the garden. So when I turned up for day 2 of teacups, flowers appeared. I googled 'honesty flowers' to add another dimension - while this was the intention, the image doesn't match what appeared today. The roots also arrived. Loads of metaphors here - the need to be properly planted, not just contained in a space that will never really allow them to thrive? Another life metaphor - whatever it is!!
In the style of monica barengo - one of my favourite illustrators
creatively representing the 9 attitudes of mindfulness - as shared by jon kabat-zinn
DAy 3 of #100dayproject. Never having painted birdies before, i found this gorgeous fairy wren (native to south australia) online. It reminded me of the small sparrows and not-so-small pigeons that visit our garden courtyard each morning.
Day 1 of #100dayproject - I’m doing teacups. having morning coffee in the courtyard. my go-to place to chill.
journeys taken lead us to find patterns in life - "when we move, we take ourselves with us."
started with an under painting of 'influences' - one of the creative mindfulness coaching activities.
self portrait - taking a line for a walk
making sense of patterns. an exercise from the creative mindfulness coaching program.
beginning the painting about 'influence' - layers of history, relationships and experiences.
generational influences and the patterns that emerge in our own lives. one of the activities from our creative mindfulness coach program
dried orchard petals - silk smooth - transparent - lightness of spirit
framing segments of a painting helps focus on areas that could hold insight.
After the 'swan flower' casing opened, these whispy silk-like threads emerged - each anchored by a seed, waiting to be whisked away.
a card for my brother and his partner
an evening spent drawing a beautiful gift.
flowers from 'town house' geelong. We'd been to see a French film in Geelong. A wet afternoon. And on returning a beautiful bouquet from Town House was on the door step. No better way to celebrate their beauty than to draw them.
creative mindfulness: Acrylic on wood panel "gift for susan" by barbara grace
Images tell a story. Stories that reflect precious moments that a camera can mimic, yet not describe in the full sensual tones needed. These are some of my stories told through a range of different mediums.
When in doubt fly - dream - breathe - collage using dried orchard petals as wings.
mapping your journey creatively
mixed media on paper. march 2018
katie: she was well-loved. My brother and his partner's dog, Katie had been with them for 18 years. She kept her youthful looks right through. The darling of Darlinghurst. She will be well-remembered.
"Still waters run deep' (barbara grace)
'revealing hidden blocks' (barbara grace)
Painting offers a space of stillness. A place to reflect. These paintings describe the depth of our subconscious. The mindful moments we can mine for gems when present to them.
simple lines can be the strongest
a scratchy pencil sketch
I love how a line - a simple one - conveys a mood. It's as if a piece of what's moving inside enters the pencil and finds its own expression.
a piece of pottery bought long ago in brisbane
john marsden (author0 and mealie the cat
Journal entries. A mindful way to remain present while exploring a moment.
Using clay to express a relationship - a powerful tool offering deep insight.
waitress in a cafe
