Meanwhile

Meanwhile autumn has come for good. Summer is gone till next year. People on the streets are wrapped up in cozy and warm clothes. Rainy days have arrived too. But it is so beautiful around. Autumn is so inspiring. I have started to knit mittens. Knitting is a great way to relax. I also painted my portrait based on the photograph from childhood. Autumn is definitely a journey to my memories. It is nice to sometimes take a  trip to the past and see what there is. This process of painting helped me to come back to childhood moments. I am also reading a great book, written by Jean Liedloff. 'The continuum concept' presents the early years from such a different perspective which mostly places an impact on the natural and practiced approach to parenting by our ancient relatives. It is a great book which helps me to understand myself a bit more and my work as well. I hope that autumn is kind and inspiring for you too. I took a lovely stroll with Scott and his friend Matthew last weekend. We were all fulfilled by magic and beauty of the season and we all set up ourselves to create: stunning photographs taken by Matt (please have a look) and beautiful music composed by Scott (please, listen) and I could carry on with my painting. However there also days when I do not have much energy, feel tired or overwhelmed but then another day comes and strength comes back naturally. My last Sunday morning was a moment when I woke up refreshed and ready to start again, step by step. When nature helped me to heal and relax. I spent that morning in the kitchen, catching up with Lisa's blog (she is my friend but also a great writer and artist) and admiring sun light coming through the bushes and tress. All those create spectacular beauty and atmosphere which nurture a tired soul.
I wish you all, lots of magical and inspiring moments this autumn.

Wind of memories

Hey beautiful souls. I hope you enjoy beginnings of autumn, those  who live in the northern hemisphere. It became slightly colder, air is clearer, evenings are getting longer and longer and leaves are falling down. I love autumn! It is full of melancholy and nostalgia. Probably that is why I have been thinking about past so much recently. There are lots of memories which come and go, just like a wind. Memories from childhood, memories of my family and home. Autumn walks in the park when I was in the nursery, picking up leaves and chestnuts, my mum making pickles, my dad's smile, Christmas at grandparents house, joy after listening good music or reading a brilliant book, my old friends, places which I have been, playing outdoors when I was little, whispering a prayer before a sleep, favorite teddy which I put into bin because I decided to be grown up and I regret it so much now, my first cat and many, many more.Sometimes I am scared that I will not remember all those good and magical moments which have happened already. Painting definitely helps me to remember. Memories are very inspiring for me. My latest painting is a portrait of Scott. Scott surrounded by joy and coziness with his heart full of love and kindness. One memory of many saved on the canvas.
Love and blessings to you all.

Kicior

Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to introduce you to Kicior. My big, charmful and dearest friend. He is  full of infinite wisdom and unconditional love. Scott and I love him very much and we are so grateful to share our time with him. Kicior has been with us for over 3 years now. He jumped through our window one day and after visits spanning months, he decided to stay with us. We fell in love with him straight away and he bonded with us as well. Kicior is 5 now. He loves being fed, playing outside and snuggling into blankets. I always wanted to paint his portrait and finally I did. It is my first animal portrait and I am so glad that it was him. Kicior has been a great inspiration for Scott as well. He wrote a beautiful song about him (please, listen here) and included him in his music videos (here and here). He is a great companion in our creativity process.

Kicior

An

I developed a black and white camera film few weeks ago. All photos on that film were taken over a year ago. Most of them are portraits of my friend An. An is a beautiful and wise woman and great friend. She has moved back to Poland last year. We are still in touch but like with most of my friends and family there is a physical distance between us. I do miss her very much. An was an inspiration to do portraits based on photos of her. When I was painting them I even felt much closer to An. Also these portraits present my feelings in some way as well. They are about beginnings and changes in the woman's life. First one is a portrait of An at the beginning of her pregnancy. Second one symbolises a woman just before taking new direction in her life. How often we have to leave something behind to start again because we feel that it is the best and right for us and we need it.
Autumn is coming....

Dreamy paintings

Welcome! I have just finished re potting plants in the garden and I feel so restful after it. Now I understand what Anne feels when she looks after beauties in her garden. It is such a relaxing and meditative activity. Alicia described  one of my paintings as a 'dreamy' few weeks ago in the comments section (thank you Alicia). The more I thought about it the more I knew and felt that dreamy is the best description for my art. 'Dreamy paintings'. This is exactly what I feel when I paint. That state of mind and spirit and connection between taking or transforming inner into outer. Painting for me is like dreaming. I tried to presents my 'dreaming state' in my two the latest portraits. Every painting tells different story, different dream. Also I always try to leave a bit of feminine energy in my women portraits. I believe that it is a beautiful energy of heart, love, strength, wisdom and natural beauty. I came back to painting in acrylics again. Perhaps watercolour summer is nearly gone and I am setting up for autumn.
Much love to you all beautiful souls.

Mo

Rain and the 5th of August

It has been a bit chilly for the last, few days. So before autumn comes to stay for a longer while, I would like to write about my summer memory of rain, which inspired me to paint 'Before the thunder'. I wrote a few weeks ago in my morning pages notebook: 'Revitalizing rain. My dreams will not be dry anymore. Raindrops will clean my soul and bring new inspirations. And I will grow, grow, grow and create'.

Before the thunder

It was the 5th of August a few days ago. Scott wrote beautiful music and created a wonderful video on the 5th of August last year which he simply called  '5th of August'  He created 'The second 5th of August' this year as well. His creativity reminded me about Leah's theme for August which is 'Cycles'. It made me think about cycles in my life. Cycles of creativity, being inspired, feeling good or sad with myself, cycles of faith and doubts, natural cycles or the cycle of time like the 5th of August. I remember the 5th of August last year so well. It was a wet and rainy Sunday, a quiet and cozy day at home. I did not know and expect so many beautiful changes and experiences to happen at that time in my life. The 5th of August passed away this year as well and I am looking forward to what life will bring to me. Another year, another cycle in my life. Love and blessings to you all.

My peace

Beth

Welcome in August beautiful souls! It is a peaceful evening when I am writing these words. I am listening 'Colorless sky' by Desire and I am sorting my thoughts, my latest paintings, photos, drawings and inspirations (which you can see below) and I feel so right, calm and happy.Our cat is sitting with me on the bed, playing happily with new mouse. Purrrrrre happiness! I have had lovely day and lovely time with my wild sister and best friend. I really needed it because I felt a bit lost in past few days. It is so good to have support, people around us, our soul mates who help us to find the right path to walk on. We were sitting on the bench with her little baby Rose and chatting and it was so nice just to enjoy their company and feel connected with them and to that present moment. Beth reminded me today how important is to value and appreciate myself and be grateful, open and positive.


Pastel portraits:

Sunflower

Photos and memories from my analogue camera:

 

My inspirations: