This is week three with Jenny's The Gentle Art of Domesticity and she set the following for us to respond to....
To PONDER...
What do you regularly observe in life that triggers your creativity?
I love being out in my garden. There are always flowers in bloom and birds chatting. There are so many shades of green along with floral colors and it is easy to include them in my creative projects.
Has this week's study encouraged you to 'see' art differently?
Yes it has. While it is nice to see the ladies in a group setting, it is also okay to be solitary in our work and enjoy it. All that we do is art.... not just paintings or drawings and the like. What we create is art...knitting, sewing and even cooking.
What did you like about the three paintings Jane chose to focus on?
I like the busy hands and minds. I try to listen to their conversations...imagine what is being discussed as will happen when a few ladies are together.
What creative afternoon ideas can you suggest for children (of varying ages)?
I hope you will stop by Jenny's blog and follow the links to the others who are taking part in this project.
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind thoughts. Thank you for your friendship.
5 comments:
A very interesting post again. Nature is always a wonderful inspiration and helps us feel more serene. Interesting thoughts about the paintings. It is the simple things we do with children that create memories as well as creativity. That sense of wonder melts my heart when my grandson is with me. Thanks for your lovely post.
I love nature too, I can spend hours outside ,and spend lots of time watching the birds.
My next love is my sewing and crafts , all that enjoyment is good for me and I know for you too gracie enjoy your week.
I love your thoughts on these questions Gracie. I too believe we gain so much by taking in all that is around us and appreciating what nature offers. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
I love that photo of the bird drinking from the gutter. We have little sunbirds in our garden that also do all sorts of antics. We often see them on the washing line outside the study window doing somersaults! On our beach walk yesterday I found a perfect bowl shaped frond form the palm tree. I will get the grandkids to paint it nicely for a fruit bowl. they sell them for quite a bit in the tourist shops.
Nature can be such an inspiration. We can never hope to really copy all those colours and shapes :)
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