We can Learn a Lot of Things From the Flowers
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| T-013 You Can Learn a Lot of Things From the Flowers by Denine Bennett wc 11x15 $300 |
Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember ... My Great Grandmother, Grandma Esther, encouraged us to make marks on her canvases when we were young and she would, in turn, paint beautifu7l flowers on the other side. I have those paintings hanging in my house now as a reminder to keep creativity close and make those marks!!
I am also drawn to nature and what we can learn from it. As Lao Tzu says, "Nature never hurries, yet everything is accomplished." In a society of "Go! Go! Go!" I have been more deliberate with how I choose to spend my time. The justle and bustle might be fun for a bit, but it is NOT sustainable. Rest, relaxation, and nourishment have become an important part of my weeks and I have noticed the benefits in many ways. People tell me "You are so positive, how do you do it?"
or they come to me for a good squeeze. Often I find myself in amazing conversations because I was not rushing off to the next thing I had to do. Presence in the moment, gratitude, and love are my guides now.
or they come to me for a good squeeze. Often I find myself in amazing conversations because I was not rushing off to the next thing I had to do. Presence in the moment, gratitude, and love are my guides now.
We can Learn a Lot of Things From the Flowers is a step into being more deliberate with my own art. As an art teacher, I create for others ALL THE TIME. Finding my own art again has been a huge blessing and it reminds me that it is within the process that is my happy place. I am at peace in my process. Time fades away. And in the end, whether it is complete or not, I feel loved, I feel seen, and I look forward to my next creative session.
Thank you for engaging with my mark! Have a fantabulous day!
Denine "Superfly" Bennett
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