On the day of Winter Solstice, we can breathe with a delicious sigh, knowing the days will begin to lengthen and the world will warm. Perhaps a silly thought, with January and February still firmly in our sights, yet it makes me smile. We've come this far. And now, the turning point. In the meantime, the windy, dark and snowy gorge beckons. I am slowly mastering the art of the right layers, the best pace, the seeing eyes. My hiking companion points out how challenging it is to keep our attention on the surroundings when descending - the mind wants wander to everyday things when the downhill easy stride begins. Even in this place of exquisite beauty, there is monkey mind. Oy. Help!
With 2021 approaching, I want to go FISHING! That is, cast a wide net for feedback on what YOU, dear reader, want to see more of (or less of) in this blog in the New Year. More how to? Less philosophy? Video? More appearances by Wonder Mike? More abstracts? More whimsy? Less of everything except PIE? All comments are welcome! Now's your chance to get SUPER OPINIONATED and GET REWARDED! Leave a comment below with YOUR wishlist for malarkey central! Wonder Mike will pick a winner at random to receive piece of original art FREE! And thank you SO much for your help. xo
14 Comments
Carl Stoveland
12/21/2020 11:06:01 am
The painting is masterful. I love it.
jen
12/22/2020 03:27:45 pm
Carl! Thank you, painter man! It makes me so happy that you enjoy the blog and the art. Yay!
Libbi Corson
12/21/2020 12:22:05 pm
I love this painting so much! As this is my first time on your blog I don't know what to suggest. I just love your spirit, encouragement and compassion!! Happy Winter Solstice!!
jen
12/22/2020 03:28:44 pm
Libbi! Thanks for visiting the blog! That makes me smile. :). Happy Winter Solstice to you, dear one! 12/21/2020 12:30:44 pm
From the very start—a good handful of years now—I have been strongly drawn to the way you show up on canvas, your imajenation made manifest in your art.
jen
12/22/2020 03:31:05 pm
Dotty....sweet friend you made my heart SING! Thank you for these comments. And suggesting video - a new GoPro has arrived and Wonder Mike is demanding to be director, producer and star! We shall see. I'm not convinced he's up for it! But videos are coming...yay!
Allie Kelley
12/22/2020 02:49:21 pm
I love the how your blog is kind of like reading a poem sometimes, I enjoy the quiet sentiment and art work interspersed to create that feeling. Lovely.
jen
12/22/2020 03:32:26 pm
Allie! Thanks for stopping in and for leaving a comment - I so appreciate your thoughtful words! More to come...
Candis Ladenburg
12/22/2020 06:31:14 pm
I love all of it and always enjoy reading your posts. I will put in an extra vote for videos of you painting--I could watch all day long! Teach us your ways, oh master! Thank you for always inspiring us with your art, your words, and your spirit.
jen
12/23/2020 08:36:17 am
Candis! Thank you, colorful one! An extra vote has been cast for videos! Wonder Mike is working on his camera skills as I type this. 12/23/2020 08:40:18 am
This piece is gorgeous!! I think your abstracts make my knees weak the very most, though I love your other work as well!
jen
12/23/2020 10:15:30 am
Lisa! Thanks so much for commenting! The thought that my abstracts make your knees weak makes...my knees weak! YAY! 12/24/2020 01:39:58 am
First wishing you and all your family a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, full of health and your continuing creative art. Agree with Carl and Dotty... don't change a thing... yes, add your video demos!
jen
12/24/2020 09:42:46 am
Carol! Happy Winter, Happy New Year! Video demos - check! Added to the list. Thanks for your comment! Leave a Reply. |
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