Does illness have a voice,and if so; is it melancholy,or dark and dank, divulgingdeepest despair, or revealinga vileness of nature? Discord creeps along my veins,disrupts muscles, systems failingunder the oppression –“Stay strong,” friends counsel,cannot hear the gathering storm,feel the heaviness cloaking me. I am not myself, but then;who am I? Is disease a mutationof the […]
Discharge the gun –protection a vesselthrough which our depthsare undefined…adrift Fear is a burrowerwears a false crownbirths losstrusts danger Hearts beg,amid this trigger-readinessfor a guardian – unafraidto court this meaningless Futility unchecked –to study productive optionsunimaginable in the current state of chaos on repeat. (Art my own)
These bones, they saywill finish me – too brittleto withstand the race But I am Willowrecollection wispymy dance defiant Porous as a sea spongesoaking up each daymettle despite the rattle (Tuesdays I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own.)
One Woman's Quest II 
I’m sorry for your loss. 🌸
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Thank you!
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I can relate to your story because I got into painting after I lost my father, and have been painting ever since. I’m now a strong advocate for art therapy and believe others should try it.
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Art is incredible therapy. I think it speaks to our basic core – that which has no words. Thanks for dropping by, and nice to meet you
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Gorgeous…the subconscious speaks.
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Yes! thanks
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I love the strong, vibrant colors. As you suggested, your subconscious likely associated these attributes with your mother.
I am sorry for your loss.
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Thanks Tanja
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That’s a beautiful way to honor your mother. Reminds me of how much my mother loved plants.
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I love all that lush color! How lucky you are to have art as an outlet for both creativity and processing life. The second painting is particularly intriguing…
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Thanks Susan. There is a definite feminine quality about the second piece, lol.
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I like your interpretation of your motivation, VJ. “A testament to her nature”. Beautiful — just as your paintings are. 🥰
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Thanks Victoria
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These flowers turned out beautifully. I can see how creating it was therapeutic.
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Thanks Liz. It really was
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Beautiful and interesting 💖
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Thanks Paula
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Beautiful. And how interesting to have her spirit brightening your art.
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It was interesting – but mom loved bright colours – I guess that is what motivated me.
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They are bright and lovely.
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re welcome
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Interesting colors.. pink – Unconditional Love, green- Healing, Heart Chakra, yellow-self empowerment…😍
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Thank you – the heart was certainly paining me at the time.
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Take Care, dear one.💖
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