Embrace

Hello all!

I’ve been doing a bit of journaling recently.  During times of transition, I like to channel my reflections into written form, lest they expand to their natural state of anxiety.  I am remarkably good at fretting!  But it isn’t very useful.  Writing keeps me grounded and appreciative.

One day I wrote a list of words and short phrases ~ just little intentions that focused on what is truly important.  May’s art card was inspired by that writing.  The whole phrase was “embrace uncertainty”, a big one for me right now, but I liked “embrace” for this particular piece.  It’s a very powerful word.  It is all in — whole-hearted, without judgment or doubt.  It is appreciative… a deep breath of fresh air that enjoys life as it is, and not just what it will be once the dust has settled.

While working on large-scale pieces, I find it helpful to balance my creative time with smaller pieces.  They are like a palate cleanser ~ a aperitif of a color or texture I’ve been craving.  They have no rules, other than their simplicity — usually only one or two colors, plus a texture — and they must be completed within the day.  This art card was one of those explorations.  I’ll make more eventually, with new words and different colors.  Perhaps my whole list at some point.  For now, I’m happy to customize — if you would like one, email me your word, and whatever top color you would like.  They are $25 for the art card with easel (2.5 x 3.5 inches).

Here is to you, and whatever you embrace — embrace the present, embrace your future, embrace your dreams and ambitions, embrace change and uncertainty, and above all, embrace your mom!
Happy Mother’s Day,

Chris