Here I am six years after my husband passed away and I started what I call Night Studio.
The concept of nights studio comes from the quiet time at night when there is no more to do, when my brain relaxes and I work in my art book, a combination sketchbook and diary in which I deposited all my random thoughts, hurt feelings, lonely feelings and various incongruent aspects of my new life, as well as all my small and big victories, such as getting out of bed, paying bills, studying yoga, and making new friends.
On the visual side I made drawings, they kept me going. I have 6 books now and I can see the process, progress, and changes. Nothing really deep, just scratching the surface digging for what was below. The images changed over the years from very sad and raw to more lyrical, softer, harmonious images as I became my own new person.
My art books show the journey of how to start over, when in your fifties anything is possible even starting over inside your own art, incubating new art, and manifesting a new reality.
In the month of giving thanks I am grateful for the long loving relationship with Brad and the many blessings of our life together.
What I want to leave you with is the idea of art as a way to transform oneself and building a new language, and a new life.
As always, the art is so beautiful. If my home and office were not already covered in your art, I’d purchase a few more items 😉
Your words are evocative and inspiring. I think it may be time for me to bring music back into my life…
Thank you so much Pradeep warms my heart that the work inspires you to di your music
I see such movement and the colors move me. The freedom I see is open and detailed, it seems like fluid heartfelt “thoughts” or inspiration! I love this!!
Thank you so much Mark i appreciate your comment