To enter the healing and adventurous space of creative work can be a daunting endeavor and also most rewarding . When beginning a new work I have an idea or , sometimes , a sense of direction for the particular painting rather than concrete details in mind . It is an exploration in color ,…
In dream or was it a meditation ? The warmth of creating a feeling to invite the viewer into the painting and to feel it’s mystery .
A realization that came early on in my life was that when the drive to explore was awakened I couldn’t sit around waiting for someone else to decide to join me ….or not . That would be too big of an invitation to frustration and regret . Those moments arrive like a click ….
when a dream is the moment for awakening where do I go ?
This is a story of resilience and renewal . In the Artist’s vision the street youth are portrayed standing in their courage and perseverance . The artist asked each subject to choose one word to describe themselves . She then meditated on their choice combined with what she already knew of their joys and challenges…
The broken soul we have met and we all know is visible . The fragile cracks lead to compassion not hate . The hurt , when embraced , dissipates . Blue for humanity in a moment of silence and tears . It is not what you possess and I not but respect and grace and…
The Art that is my breath is also a mirror . It is the work of reaching the places that are carried in quiet and of listening with the heart . Delicately reaching out with watching eyes and tenderness . The steadfast process of scraping away fear only to reveal courage .
They pull me in , as if , to say ” go inward , go to the spirit waiting to speak ” . Then pushing me back outwards so that I will know , see and feel the connections to all living energy . These circles pay a visit to remind me of the lessons…
Original works by Barbara L. Chapman at The Sunlight Cafe , Roosevelt Way.NE , Seattle ,WA