Vulnerable, yet standing.

I've been feeling the urge to challenge myself.

To learn more about who I am as an artist and what I am capable of.

To take more steps out of my comfort zones.

That's when I happen to come across this on-line workshop by Jeanne Oliver  

Reflections: Paint Your Story - An Art Journaling Workshop  

It spoke to me.

I joined.

I am excited to "paint my story".

I've watched several of the videos-I couldn't wait to dive right in.

Still in my nightgown, I cranked up the music (really loud to drown out my inner critic).

I stood up to my easel, charcoal in my hand, and I began.

The intention of this practice was to draw and see what shows up.

I used a charcoal stick and gesso in my journal. 

About 75 minutes later she arrived.  Imperfection and all.

Titled:  "Vulnerable yet standing".