ONE'S QUALITY OF ATTENTION

​Happy Autumn, Friends!

I've been walking in the foggy mornings with Angel, the wonder dog, and enjoying the moody softness of tree shapes and colors.  And if that wasn't enough of a blessing...the sun  came out and exploded colors before me!  Those flaming scarlets, oranges, and my favorite...the greens transitioning to deep purples!  My focus allows me to capture the moments on a deeper level.

I write about this experience because it leads me to what I want to share today... how our 'attention' shapes both the artist's creative process and also the experience of the viewer.

These images are from a recent hike at Duncan Creek, Washington. 
What do you see? .... Now what do you really see?

For artists, attention is not a passive observation.  It is an active engagement with their surroundings, which enhance the subtlety of life, that often goes unnoticed. 

When an artist becomes immersed in their surroundings, they develop a heightened awareness to details, textures, color, and emotion, that is often added into their work.  These special additions enrich the narrative.  This produces art which is a reflection of the artist's vision and viewer's shared  experience.

Let's consider those of us who view and appreciate art.  Our quality of attention also plays an important part in the reception of art!  When a viewer focused on a work of art, they are able to connect and interpret the artists intentions through their own experiences.  This process gives art meaning.

In this noisy world..the depth of our interest is what enriches our life.
 

Here is my latest painting...HEALING MOMENT.

Take a look at her and focus on an area that interests you.  What comes up for you, curiosity, emotion?  Is there a story that is emerging that reminds you of something or somebody?

It's also ok if purple is your favorite color and you like the unusual background.

There is quality in all attention.