Let Go of Resistance

"Most of the shadows of this life are caused 

by our standing in our own sunshine," 

Henry Ward Beecher

That quote is so true -- as I emphasize at my workshops, relax!  Quit judging your work so harshly. 

Take time to appreciate the day, the cool air, the birds, the camaraderie of other painters and happy friends. 

Now it's time to paint. 

Breathe, appreciate, enjoy the process; fret not about the result.  Free yourself from worry - and let it FLY!

In January, I did a blog post at the request of Kelley Sanford on this very topic, where I discussed a few ideas for getting in the zone. 

(check it out at www.intheartiststudio.com)

"It is hard work and great art to make life not so serious,"  

John Irving

"Sunshine and Hope," 24 x 20,
Donation for Winship Cancer Center Benefit Luncheon,

March 1st

"Opening Night," 20 x 16,

Quinlan Gala and Auction, 

March 5th

"Possibilities," 30 x 24, 

part of Huff Harrington 10th Anniversary Celebration & Show,

February 27th

"Appreciation," 36 x 24, 

part of Huff Harrington 10th Anniversary Celebration & Show,

February 27th

"We Make Beautiful Music," 20 x 16, 

part of Huff Harrington 10th Anniversary Celebration & Show,

February 27th

And finally something fun, my paintings in the window

at Reinert Fine Art, Charleston, 

January 26th

So far in 2016, 
the primary focus has been on taking my own advice!  

Relax,  Stay in the moment,  

Release (self-imposed) pressure, Get back to the joy.

The joy truly IS in the process, not the result.