To Dream ~ Painting

"To Dream" 

acrylic on canvas 24" x 36"

This painting was inspired by the poem that I posted earlier today. This was the first time that I've written and then painted an image to go along with the writing. I really enjoyed the process and know I will be creating more work this way. I found it to be very challenging and rewarding too!

I've been working on this piece now for almost a month and loving every minute!

Now to get on with the next. I love this painting and writing life!!

To Dream ~ Poem

I go searching for peace 

at waters edge

like a moth to a flame
she draws me in

and I listen here

the ocean breeze moves through me
the waves pool around me as
I enter this rhythmic dance
here I am caught, mesmerized

and I wonder here

Within the waves my mind is freed

Sunlight shimmers its dazzling light

Receding tide carries me with her

to far off places of the mind

and I enter here

I raise a handful of this liquid light

it glistens now

through my fingers 

memories trickle down

and I imagine here

I wonder, will this water 

that now falls from my fingertips

make its way to far off shores

where only my mind can travel

My eyes lifted now

to the horizon of thought

this endless ever changing place

Where fantasies and memories flow

where times of past and days to come

keep tempo with the day at hand

and I explore me here

I visit often 
in this quiet place of mind

to contemplate, to meditate

breathe deeply, and to dream

 and I understand me here

When I look deep into the ocean

as I go searching 

for peace

at waters edge

I discover me here

For the past few months I have had this poem floating around in my mind and now that it is written I am working on a painting that reflects the words. Usually I do this in reverse. Paint first, then write so this is new to me and I am enjoying the challenge. The painting is almost complete and I will post it soon.

I love the fact that this creative energy for writing comes from the same place as it does for painting. I am always amazed how there is a never ending pool to draw from.

There is so much to learn about my art, about the world and also about myself. This Artistic Journey of mine is a wonderful adventure!