Monday 6 January 2014

Blue

Hey beautiful souls. Welcome in January. My winter holidays are nearing their end after 3 weeks. It has been good, restful, creative and beneficial time in many ways. Originally I planned to paint as much as I could but...I focused on different activities instead. I realized that I needed to rest, clean and make space for my new dreams in the first place. I needed to make space for new inspiration and creativity to come. I have not even been completely aware of many moments when that space has started to fulfill itself naturally again. The recent walks and wanders with Scott (please have a look at his beautiful photographs, here) have inspired me to take photographs again. I have started to work on a new painting and made a portrait-sketch for it.



I played with watercolours.







I was also getting ready to my debut exhibition.


and completely fell in love with January sky...







I am glad that I trusted and listened to my inner voice to give myself a break and simply enjoy it. I am happy that it is so much easier for me now to acknowledge my needs. I am more relaxed now, my soul is joyful and nourished and creativity naturally flows in my system again.

24 comments:

  1. Such lovely photos and congratulations on your exhibition! Marvelous..... I hope you share with us on Creative Every Day all the wonder that comes because of it!

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  2. Happy 2014, Aga!

    So glad you listened to your inner voice. That is so important but sometimes so hard to do.

    Your photography is beautiful. Glad you're doing more of it.

    I am so excited for your exhibition! I hope you take photos and share them here.

    Sending hugs and the best of best wishes for the new year!

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  3. A delightful portrait of expressive and deep look ! I love it !

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  4. Aga you must be buzzing with excitement for your exhibition! Good luck, I can't wait to hear how it goes,it is so fabulous that your fantastic and evocative work can be shared.

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  5. Dear Aga! I love the pensive, fresh start-of-year feeling you've captured in this post. I'm glad you made time and space for the new. Much love to you, and I so wish I could be there to see your exhibition. <3

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  6. That portrait sketch is amazing! I love your style of painting so much. Congratulations on your exhibition!
    The photos are wonderful as well!
    Wishing you a happy and creative new year!
    Ilona

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  7. So happy for you, should be a wonderful exhibition. xox

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  8. debut exhibition sounds like a great adventure. I hope it turns out well. :)

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  9. Beautiful paintings, good luck with your exhibition, and I can understand your love for the sky, in winter it is especially beautiful. Valerie

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  10. Beautiful work and photography. Your portrait sketch is amazing! Congratulations on your exhibition I wish you a very happy 2014

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  11. Beautiful sketches and wishing you joy at your exhibition. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/mix-it-monthly.html

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  12. All the best on your exhibit!! Beautiful sketches....especially love the first one!!
    Glad you got a good start to the New Year!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. Aga, it sounds like you had a perfect three weeks. Your work is beautiful. I love the portrait and photographs of the sky. I spend time almost every day just looking up and taking in all of the beauty that is above me. You have captured all of its beauty.

    Congratulations on your exhibit. Enjoy every minute of this experience. I am so happy and excited for you.

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  14. Gorgeous sketches! I especially love the style of the portrait sketch. Wonderful. Best of luck with your show! I hope it goes well for you :)

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  15. Yes, that portrait sketch is really good! And I love the watercolor scene with the boats, too. For someone who says she didn't do much over your break, it looks like you've been very productive! Congratulations on your show. That's so exciting!

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  16. What a wonderful portrait sketching along with lovely painting and photos Aga. rest sure can do wonders. All the best with your exhibition!

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  17. It's hard to remember to relax and take things in! Your January skies are beautiful!!

    Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  18. Hi Aga..hugs! Wow..beautiful soulful sketch....very special....and such striking and gorgeous art..love the deep trees-forest..so visually potent! I love the photos too of the sky, trees and branches...pure poetry!

    Yay..Many congrats to you ..I am excited for you...what a wonderful feeling to have an exhibition...shine on!
    I checked out the link..his pictures are sublime and beautiful!
    Wishing you a magical 2014 with many new blessings to savor and enjoy!
    Victoria

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  19. Wonderful!! Lovely mood in the paintings. Beautiful!

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  20. stunning. What a lovely way to begin. Happy PPf.

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  21. Wonderful paintings! Especially I like the portrait very much!

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  22. Wow your sketch is amazing! Your waters colors fantasit! and your photography is stunning.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  23. Love your sketch, beautiful line work! Lovely pieces and photos!

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  24. jestem absolutnie zachwycona twoimi akwarelami!!!

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