Metamorphosis-the process of transformation

In my stillness,  I was reflecting back on my creative journey. Where I was vs. where I am and where I want to be.  It occurred to me that on this creative journey I am, repeatedly, going thru a metamorphosis (the process of transformation) similar to a butterfly.
Hence... the inspiration for this painting.

Butterfly Abounds

20" x 20" 3/4" deep canvas

charcoal-acrylic paint-PanPastels

Available at:   http://www.teresacashart.com/images/Butterfly-Abounds_9-3-17.jpg

• It was merely 6 years ago that I began this creative journey, not knowing which direction to go yet I was determined to put one foot in front of the other and trust the path would appear.
• After a while I began to shed negative thought patterns of "not being good enough" as I continued making art.  This negative pattern never really disappears, it just fades away.  I am tenacious enough not to let it keep me down.  Thinking of the ebbs and flows in life helps me in those not so bright times when self-doubt has me in it's grip.  You know the saying... "this too shall pass".
• I will often take some time to center myself...I get brave enough to step out of my comfort zone(s) again and put myself and my art out there for possible rejections.  When I step  up/out with faith and belief in myself of why I am on this journey those rejections become stepping stones to help me learn and grow.  And you know what else happens?..... I  END OF GETTING LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK.
• At this stage... I am changing things up a bit.  I am taking more risks.  I am ready to FLY!

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Bringing my art to life #2

There are absolutely no words to adequately express the joy I am receiving.  

I get giddy, like a little kid, when each piece is almost done.

In January I signed up for  an on-line art class by Jeanne-Marie Webb titled, "Soul Bearers".  She taught us how to make sculptures using air dry clay.  Once I got my hands in that clay and felt it moving beneath my fingertips I knew that I was hooked.  I knew I just had to do it.

I am taking art that I have drawn/painted and giving them another dimension. 

Almost like... "bringing them to life".

You can click HERE to see the first sculpture that I shared last week.

Here is my 2nd sculpture titled, "Hello There".

                                                             

                      

The inspiration for this second sculpture came from

one of my very first pieces of art I made in 2012.

                  

Telling My Story #5

10-17-11

By this time on my journey I had come to realize how important it was to create every day.  Most days I had no clue what I was doing but I kept on creating anyway.  I was beginning to believe that I really could do this.  By this I mean... be an artist.  I was beginning to believe in myself enough to believe that I could fly. (metaphorically speaking, of course)  All the flowers were to represent growth and blooming where you are.  I didn't know much about creating art but I have always known to keep moving forward and I would find my way.  The butterfly represents that I can do anything with a little help.  At this time in my life I was becoming acquainted with other women/artist who were on a similar venture.  To hear their stories of where they were to see where they are now was extremely instrumental in building faith in myself.  Still, to this day, I love hearing stories behind the artist.  I find each and everyone of them uplifting.  

5 pages to add

I have 5 more pages added  to my "Create Art with Abandon" journal that I want to show you.  The purpose of this book is to create just for the fun of creating, without any expectations.  That is what I am doing and it is so liberating.  All the while I am gaining experience.  Most of these pages started from left over paint from my brush or pallette that I didn't want to waste.   If I have a feeling I want to express,  I create art about it.  If I learn a new technique, I create art with it.  Through this process I am learning who I am as a artist and I am ever so grateful for this opportunity.  One day I will emerge from my cocoon just like a butterfly!  In the meantime I will continue to create art with abandon!

Thanks to all of you for your encouraging words and support.  I truly appreciate it!

A caterpillar becomes a butterfly

I have been busy, busy, busy working in my studio.  I have multiple projects going and they are  in different stages.  I did finish one project and I wanted to share it with you.  It's for my friend Jill who is moving, with her 2 cats, from Chicago to a small town in Colorado.  She will be starting another new chapter in her life, one that she is really looking forward to.  I wanted to make her something to always remind her of how special this journey is, especially on those days when she's missing her friends.  The butterfly seemed to be perfect because it represents change.