Hello beautiful souls. I hope you all are well. It has been an extremely busy time for me over the last few weeks. I have been busy but many wonderful things have happened too. Sometimes however, it was difficult to find the balance between being occupied too much and taking time to rest. Being focused and aware of the little moments of beauty and happiness helped me to get through the feeling of being overwhelmed. Those little moments when I was walking home surrounded by Christmas lights and decorations on the streets made dark and cold evenings so charming and beautiful, especially in the city. When I went for walks even small ones, when I could admire squirrels every morning through our kitchen window or when Scott was making cranberry sauce. The first time this year, it was snowing a few days ago. Even if it was only snowing for 5 minutes it was a truly beautiful and magical time. The snow came so unexpectedly, softly and quietly. My whole world had been remade in those 5 minutes of magic. All my tiredness and stress disappeared. It is amazing how those little moments can change us and make us feel better, happier and grateful. I believe that life is about those moments and capturing them to be inspire our spirits. Life is beautiful! I also tried to nourish my spirit with creating whenever I had the time available. I was playing with watercolours and have started to make Christmas cards for my loved ones (I have made 13 so far!).
Then suddenly December arrived and it is only 2 weeks before Christmas. I am very much looking forward to the Christmas break.
Winter and trees have become my latest inspirations. I wanted to express them in my painting which I called 'The winter is back'. There is some kind of beauty in winter trees. Maybe it is the hibernation state or perhaps it is winter silence full of whispers, resting, dreaming and sleeping noises.
Also I am getting ready for my first exhibition. I am going to present some of my works in the Engine Shed Cafe in Edinburgh. I am so excited and a bit scared at the same time but looking forward to it.
Sending you all the warmest thoughts of love.
Then suddenly December arrived and it is only 2 weeks before Christmas. I am very much looking forward to the Christmas break.
Winter and trees have become my latest inspirations. I wanted to express them in my painting which I called 'The winter is back'. There is some kind of beauty in winter trees. Maybe it is the hibernation state or perhaps it is winter silence full of whispers, resting, dreaming and sleeping noises.
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| 'Winter is back' (oil painting) |
Also I am getting ready for my first exhibition. I am going to present some of my works in the Engine Shed Cafe in Edinburgh. I am so excited and a bit scared at the same time but looking forward to it.
Sending you all the warmest thoughts of love.
Hello Aga my friend. My goodness you have some beautiful pieces to show this week! The solitary figure in the winter landscape is beautiful. Your first exhibition! wow! How exciting, to show ones work in public is scary, but your blog must tell you how much people appreciate and admire your work. I wish you luck, but those as talented as you do not need luck. Much love x
ReplyDeleteAn excellent paint, beautiful trees in 'Winter is back '!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and insightful post ~ wonderful art work and wishing you well at 'your show' ~ thanks, carol, xxx
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Magical landscapes for a magical time. Hope you have a marvelous Christmas. xox
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your paintings, they radiate so meach peace and tranquility. Continue to enjoy your magic moments, we all need them so much. Valerie
ReplyDeleteAga, congratulations on your show. I am so excited for you. Your post today was beautiful. I can feel such peace in your writing as you describe all of the special moments you have experienced lately. Your paintings also reflect the peace that you feel. They are all beautiful. Have a wonderful week.
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ReplyDeleteOh... congrats on your exhibit!! Your artwork is beautiful and so peaceful, You are so right, life is about being able to experience those little, and unexpectedly beautiful, moments and also about being able to capture and cherish them... they -along with sudden moments of awareness or acknowledgment- are what I call "healing moments". Have a nice weekend, dear friend xx
You have captured the stillness and tranquility of winter so well! Beautiful! Congrats on having pieces in exhibition, that's great!
ReplyDeleteYou have captured those magic moments in your work, beautiful! Congrats on your exhibition.
ReplyDeleteI love your art. There is depth that is quiet and stirs the soul.
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Yay, that is such fantastic news..I am so thrilled for you, Many Congrats!! and wow..such gorgeous works...the trees look stunning against the mystical blues..! your christmas cards are beautiful! I am happy you are enjoying those magical moments!
ReplyDeleteHugs and sparkles kindred, much love and blessings to you and yours over the holiday season and new year ahead!
Victoria
hooray-congrats on your first exhibition!! Your paintings are both so beautiful and evoke such a tranquil, peaceful beauty.
ReplyDeleteI love especially your first painting with this soulfull blue sea. It gives a clear view to this season and felling.
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Erika
I'm glad you see the joy in those little moments, for they are truly what counts. Snow it still magical to me too even if I feel nervous stepping out in it with my cane!! Good luck on your exhibit.....it's should be wonderful just like your artwork!
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Your paintings are so beautiful!!! I admire the silence of winter forests as well... luckily I can choose to walk through the woods every day when we're on the way to and from our sons kindergarten.
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Your winterpaintings are so beautiful, and I love the combination of the bright dark blue with the grey. So exciting your first exhibition! Hope it'll be a great experience for you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful paintings! Such a good feeling from them with the vast spaces. Really lovely work. Good luck with your show :)
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are beautiful, and I love birch trees :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on exhibiting.x
Well said. I agree. Life is about living the moments. Good luck with your upcoming show. Continue to enjoy your holiday season.
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