I engage in art as a way to manage stress, create delight, and occupy my mind. And, again, I think creating powerful, pretty, or thought provoking images is a form of activism. This past weekend was rather stressful and it wasn't until late yesterday afternoon that I was able to brush it off and get creative!
Because I'm using Arts Based Research in my dissertation and because of my geographical location I take a lot of online art courses in a variety of subjects. I haven't decided what medium really suits my style so I suit my fancy and enroll. (in more courses than I can finish) I justify taking the classes by calling it 'research'. But really, I like taking the courses. I'm captivated by color, texture, and really cool images. I like how art images can tell a story and lead to transformation. In fact, I'd say art is a pretty powerful vehicle for so many things. It is another way of knowing; which I appreciate very much as I don't always find the right words.
The image above is an eco-print! I learned the process yesterday from Galia at Art is Magic and I'm captivated! I love herbalism and I love art and here was an invitation to combine both. There aren't many botanical options in the yard right now; spring is just starting at our elevation. But, I had a lovely bouquet from my husband that was just moving past it's prime. I came up with some great prints on the watercolor paper; the mixed media paper basically disintegrated. Now, I need to add an image of a wood sprite, tree spirit, or one of the Goddesses from the sacred glen.
Art is amazing.
Because I'm using Arts Based Research in my dissertation and because of my geographical location I take a lot of online art courses in a variety of subjects. I haven't decided what medium really suits my style so I suit my fancy and enroll. (in more courses than I can finish) I justify taking the classes by calling it 'research'. But really, I like taking the courses. I'm captivated by color, texture, and really cool images. I like how art images can tell a story and lead to transformation. In fact, I'd say art is a pretty powerful vehicle for so many things. It is another way of knowing; which I appreciate very much as I don't always find the right words.
The image above is an eco-print! I learned the process yesterday from Galia at Art is Magic and I'm captivated! I love herbalism and I love art and here was an invitation to combine both. There aren't many botanical options in the yard right now; spring is just starting at our elevation. But, I had a lovely bouquet from my husband that was just moving past it's prime. I came up with some great prints on the watercolor paper; the mixed media paper basically disintegrated. Now, I need to add an image of a wood sprite, tree spirit, or one of the Goddesses from the sacred glen.
Art is amazing.
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