Lollipop Trees
November 19th, 2008
Oh weird, the new typepad upgrade (not visible on my site, the upgrade is an update to the post editor) finally made it to my blog. It'll take a little getting used to I suspect, but so far I'm liking it!
Above is a quick playful piece with ink and acrylic on 9"x12" watercolor paper that I'm calling, "Lollipop Trees." It was inspired in part by receiving a book of The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss in the mail today. His private paintings are so amazing!
I'm posting late again today. I spent the afternoon doing some babysitting for my bff's little girl, who calls me Lala (ack, the cuteness!) I totally admire all you moms (and dads!) who can take care of your little ones and do creative things for yourself too!
For Soul Coaching today, I really loved the focus on saying yes to everything in your life...the traffic, the sniffles, the chilly weather...a big, holy yes! I don't know what it was exactly, but it totally gave me an extra boost today to say an enthusiastic yes to everything. There was also an exercise that encouraged returning and re-returning to the present moment throughout the day. I'm loving listening to author Denise Linn's recordings that go along with each day's exercises, especially the meditation that she includes at the start of each day's entry.
The hubster just returned from a business event, so I'm off to relax with him. Happy creating everyone!
18 Responses
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Soul Coaching… just reading this post opened me right up! Yes. Reminds me of Christine Kane’s post “Just this”. {sigh} Lovely reminder – thanks.
Posted by: Caren | Nov 19, 2008 at 11:21 pm |
fantastic! ….I love that splash of purple in the composition…
Posted by: linda | Nov 19, 2008 at 11:23 pm |
I’m so impressed by the way you turn out such an amazing piece each day. And each one is so distinctly individual and complete in itself. You seem to have the wonderful ability to be really present with each and every piece you sit down to create.
I have fallen behind on creating every day, though I am creating now more than ever. It helps so much to follow along and see how others are doing. It’s inspiring and keeps me from drifting away from the creative flow myself.
Posted by: Serena Pia | Nov 20, 2008 at 12:28 am |
Enjoyed wandering through your site. Beautiful work!
Posted by: Joelle | Nov 20, 2008 at 12:35 am |
you are amazing this is wonderful.
Posted by: leaca | Nov 20, 2008 at 12:35 am |
Simply darling!!
Posted by: Jenn | Nov 20, 2008 at 1:27 am |
Fun lollypops….I like the birds too. I need some birds in the quilt I am making. May I copy yours?
Posted by: lynn | Nov 20, 2008 at 1:36 am |
I haven’t made time to listen to the meditations yet, but I will do soon! Lovely painting – I like the red lollipops and the birds.
Posted by: Maree | Nov 20, 2008 at 2:43 am |
Lollipop trees and a little girl. What a beautiful way to be in the moment. Delicious.
Posted by: Genie Sea | Nov 20, 2008 at 7:17 am |
I love this piece and the bubbling happiness you shared to day. What a treat!
Posted by: Jamie | Nov 20, 2008 at 7:28 am |
Love the lollies…but the AEM widget isn’t showing up on my computer – is it because I have typepad too and typepad hates me?
Posted by: tammy vitale | Nov 20, 2008 at 8:28 am |
I love the lollipop trees! Very lovely.
Posted by: sarah | Nov 20, 2008 at 10:12 am |
Such fabulous work here Leah! I just love the lolipop trees… the bright splash of colour in such a fabulously free manner fascinates me. Great job!
Posted by: Dale | Nov 20, 2008 at 11:55 am |
How wonderful it would be to lie beneath those beautiful trees. This piece exudes warmth, peace and happiness… to me anyway. Fabulous, Leah!
Posted by: louisa | Nov 20, 2008 at 12:11 pm |
Thanks Leah for sharing such a beautiful sugar rush for the day, lovely, sweet eye candy!! Yum
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Posted by: Carol Cooper | Nov 20, 2008 at 12:40 pm |
This is a very uplifting painting.
Thanks for the encouraging words.
xo
Posted by: Regina | Nov 20, 2008 at 4:05 pm |
What fun and bright trees, YES! =) Love them!
Posted by: Jen Davis | Nov 20, 2008 at 5:17 pm |
I love this one. Deep is well and good, but sometimes we just need some fun. And stripes. Weehee.
Posted by: rowena | Nov 21, 2008 at 4:59 pm |