 "Who Does She Think She IS?" acrylic on paper. NFS. A few quiet hours in the morning before the hubbub of Turkey Day commences. The children (none of them really children anymore) all sleep all snug in their beds after a late night of board games and highly competitive hilarity. These are the times a mom feels deeply, incredibly grateful. Well, and maybe a little bit shocked and aghast at how much they know and how much she does not. They are teaching me now. I spent some time just watching and listening to these young folks yesterday. Their passion, intelligence, creative thinking and kindness filled me with hope for the world. That and their willingness to play with paint at the kitchen table, if even for a few stolen moments. Working with charcoal, titanium white acrylic paint and a little black gesso, they created some quick studies inspired by shapes and patterns in art book paintings. Sigh. One happy mama on turkey day. :)
14 Comments
Carl Stoveland
11/22/2018 08:26:30 am
Sounds like a wonderful way to stater Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful time with your family.
jen
11/22/2018 08:29:23 am
Happy Turkey Day, Carl!!!!!
Risa Roberts
11/22/2018 08:32:25 am
Happy Thanksgiving
jen
11/22/2018 08:34:14 am
Happy Thanksgiving, Risa! Big hugs! 11/22/2018 10:55:16 am
Who Does She Think She IS is magnificently powerful.
jen
11/22/2018 11:12:15 am
Dotty! Thank you, dear friend. I am grateful for you, your art, your gift with words, your generosity and the serendipitous way I even know you in the first place!!!
Nick Sortal
11/22/2018 11:04:46 am
it is the favorite holiday for my 33-year-old, who is now a new mother, and for my 22-year-old son. And, yes, it is astounding how much they know and how pliable they are to consuming new things. Sounds like you have the same experience! Best, Nick
jen
11/22/2018 11:13:22 am
Nick - we have children in the same age groups! How wonderful is THAT? Pliable....a good word for the ability of younger generations to consume knowledge at the speed of light.
Nick Sortal
11/22/2018 08:58:29 pm
But you guys look sooo much younger! Hope you had a good one. We had 21 people, but a very nice time... and tomorrow is friendsgiving, where we go to a friends' house for shared leftovers.
jen
11/23/2018 10:36:17 am
Friendsgiving! What a wonderful idea!!! 11/23/2018 10:08:43 am
I was sure I posted from my tablet but guess I didn't press the correct button. I am so grateful to have you as a friend and artist. Always a great time to remember! She IS, and that's the important thing! I know you had the greatest Thanksgiving! YAY the book arrived!! See FB!
jen
11/23/2018 10:37:18 am
OOOOOOH! I am so happy the book arrived! YAY! And I am grateful for your friendship and for your inspiring blog posts and photos...you are FEARLESS! I want to be like you when I grow up! 11/23/2018 09:47:35 pm
Great painting! Great family time! Great family art! Love it!
jen
11/24/2018 07:59:34 am
Stan!!!!! Thank you!!! Wishing you and your family an amazing holiday season filled with love and ART! xo Leave a Reply. |
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