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| A Day in the Clouds 18x24 Pastel Painting ~~Cindy Morawski~~
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Haiku
A day in the clouds
Lost in dreams of light and wind
A place of wonder.
~~Cindy Morawski
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Open to Possibilities
When I look upon a big, open sky, I see possibilities. That sky looks like you could just walk right into it. Play in it. Meditate in it. A day in the clouds.
I first viewed this sky in Abiquiu, New Mexico, last fall in early October. I stayed at Ghost Ranch for a week~~ hiking, painting, studying, and getting inspired. My visit helped me rest, renew, and regroup. Painting the spectacular landscapes was certainly a part of it. But, it wasn't the only thing.
While I painted this landscape in my studio last week, using several photo references that I had taken while in New Mexico, I kept humming this old tune . . . "Blue skies shining on me, Nothing but blue skies do I see." The music and words created a rhythm and harmony that helped me get in the flow of creating.
I first laid down an underpainting; then, I proceeded with sketching my shapes. After that, I chose my color palette. Next, I continued by alternating the use of my hard and soft pastels to create my vision of the sky that inspired me to paint. As I worked, I'd step away and re-examine. What did I want my viewer to see? I hoped the movement, color, and light of the sky's clouds would come across. What do I see? The sacredness of nature. The endless possibilities of seeing the world through a different lens and new eyes.
I'm going to frame this painting with a Rio Grande grey wood frame. Please feel free to come by my gallery online or at my home for a closer look.
Wishing you blue skies!
~~Cindy
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Showing posts with label ghost ranch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ghost ranch. Show all posts
Monday, June 4, 2012
Open to Possibilities~~Painting a Big Sky
Saturday, October 15, 2011
A Place with a View~~Ghost Ranch, N.M.
Fall Photography of New Mexico
Ghost Ranch
October 2 - 8, 2011
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| Over the Rainbow at Ghost Ranch |
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| Upward |
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| Early Dinosaur Skull from Dig at Ghost Ranch |
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| Modern Designs of New Mexico |
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| Weaving~~Face from the Loom |
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| Doll with Ornamental Weavings |
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| Meditation Garden at Ghost Ranch |
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| Waving Grasses by the Patio |
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| Anyone Home? |
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| Shelter from the Storm |
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| Inspiration for Artist Georgia O'Keefe |
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| Path to the Art Studio |
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| City Slickers, the movie's cabin |
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| Peace to all who enter |
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| View of Chimney Rock |
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| It took millions of years . . . |
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| Pathways of Ghost Ranch |
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| Sky Lights |
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| Sunset of Gold |
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| Light and Shadow |
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| Autumn's Peeking Through |
Looking UP
When I arrived at Ghost Ranch a week ago, I ended up with a sore neck. I kept looking up. Up at the skies, up at the cliff formations, up at distant mountains, up at the birds. My head was in the clouds. The wide-open spaces wrapped their arms around me and embraced my spirit. I couldn't get enough of the cool mountain air. No humidity. Boy, did that feel good after coming from San Antonio.
I took my camera everywhere with me. It became a part of my hand. Snap. Snap. I felt a sense of urgency. I needed to record the beauty all around me. Somehow it made it more believable. I breathed in deeply. The mountain elevation gave me a lightheaded sense of uncertainty. I knew though that I'd get adjusted to it in a day or so.
Presence. Yes, I guess one could name my sense of wanting to be in the moment. I didn't want to be anywhere but Ghost Ranch. My travels became not only a destination, but the place rooted out a space in my heart.
The photos represent a sampling of my experiences. It was not possible to capture it all in just a week's time. I'd recommend it as a place to visit. A place to take classes. A place to devour a wild slice of America's spicy Southwestern pie.
Happy Viewing!
~~Cindy~~
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