Every year during the first few weeks in January I like to pick a word that describes the coming year. Last year it was BLOOM as I was recovering from an illness that forced me to retire a few years early from my full time job in the corporate world as Vice President of Human Resources .I was adjusting to not working full time as well as looking at ways to start my own business in the art world. It was an exciting year for me and I felt like a flower that was just starting to bud and almost ready to bloom. I redesigned my blog, created lots of original art for the Heart of The Island Gallery and opened an ETSY shop. This year my word is BLOSSOM as I plan to continue to grow and create even more flowers in my world until I am in full BLOOM -just like one of the flowering plants in my garden. I have learned that we never know where our journey in life will take us and if for some reason it takes us on another path the best thing to do is to adjust our compass and welcome the new direction.
Enough of my rambling - let's join Bentley, my Studio Assistant, in the garden to see which Pansey plants are blooming.
I love the little yellow birdhouse -it seems to always end up in my Pansey paintings. The purple Pansies and the yellow bird house are complimentary colors.
"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to BLOSSOM." Anais Nin
The white cloche with bird on top also ends up in lots of my paintings. I like to put a small pot of Pansey flowers under it .
Thank you for stopping by. I love hearing from you and sincerely appreciate your visits, e-mails, comments and those of you who visit my blog. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see me paint something special.
Have a lovely week. Blessings, Erin
"They shall celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness." Psalm 145:7
Oh, such beautiful photos and paintings. They pop with color and with life! Great job.
ReplyDeleteDo you think an Etsy shop is better than selling on eBay? Just curious.
Your work is a total delight to see. You are SO TALENTED! Susan
As usual Erin your post is so pretty. I love the little smiley faces of pansies. Purple and yellow is so summery together. Happy New Year to you and Bentley xx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! You are a delight and an inspiration. I also love that Anais Nin quote, and I'm going to write it down.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent and your beauty!
Happy New Year, and kisses to Bentley!
Fran
Seeing a post from you, Erin, is like seeing a burst of sunshine. It makes my heart glad. Your pansies are beautiful - purple is my favorite color. Happy New Year to you and adorable Bentley. I'm so glad you are thriving in this new direction in your life. Hugs, Terri
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Such uplifting colors.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! The colors are uplifting and puts one in such a good mood. I think I'm in the right frame of mind now to tackle my chores.
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I love the painting of the bright flowers with the bird house. You are very talented. I hope the new year is kind to you, Erin, and that all the beauty that you give everyday returns to you in the coming year.
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Oh, I have a self portrait with a story if you want to stop by. I think you may appreciate it since you are an artist yourself.
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~Sheri
I love all the pretty pansy's they are one of my favorite flowers..last year I had a inky dinky one so tiny..i couldn't believe..you painting is wonderful. Happy New years with love Janice
ReplyDeleteReally love the paintings and the beautiful flowers. I enjoy the beauty of your blog and hope you find more time to update, of course still with plenty of painting time. I do adore your sweet dog.
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Erin- I love pansies too- their little faces are always so cheerful! Your photos capture them beautifully! Your paintings are pure magic--
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