Saturday, January 28, 2012

Epiphany: With Abandon




When I saw these brilliant drawings by Sara and her children, I knew the Boy and I were going to be breaking out the oil pastels as soon as was humanly possible.

As it turns out, the Boy had a day off from school yesterday so we spent a moment playing with oil pastels. He walked away from the above scene in about 1 minute flat.

I don't know how they do it, but kids make the best art. It's because they're in the moment I think. They enjoy. They don't overthink things. Unlike us adults, they're not attached to the outcome and they certainly don't try to control it. This is a small epiphany, another teachable moment. Not for the Boy; he's already got it figured out. For me!

Create with abandon Michele. Like a child, do not worry about results. Just let the goodness flow from your fingertips and then... let it go.



♥M

10 comments:

  1. Yes, they're not worried about the outcome, or what other people think. Isn't it too bad that we lose that ability. I wrote on my blog today "Life is too short for good taste." I don't mean we shouldn't think about aesthetics, but that we should express more without worrying about whether it lives up to arbiters of taste. Well, aren't I getting all deep...I think I need to go down to my studio and pretend I'm a kid.

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    1. I know! I need to pretend I'm a kid a whole lot more too...

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  2. "Become as a little child..."

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  3. You nailed it! 'They are not attached to the outcome'. My theme for this year is to 'sew happy'. I want to enjoy the process more and sew for 'happy' not obligation or accomplishment. Thanks for the epiphany, it really helped me.

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    1. I think you're onto something there 9patchnurse. Sewing for you, and for the joy of the process will no doubt bring you happiness. Definitely. Enjoy!

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  4. Hi, I have a little gift for you, by Cris
    http://tantparfa.blogspot.com/2012/01/una-coccola-deliziosa-versatile-blogger.html

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    1. Thank you so much Cristina, you're very generous!

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  5. oh, so beautifully true! and crayons work just fine, too!

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  6. I approve this message!

    (The art is adorable, too.)

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