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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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Monday, June 4, 2012
Open to Possibilities~~Painting a Big Sky
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