I've been thinking about my new word for this year for some time...it's something I began a few years ago and I've found it a good guide post throughout each year...I think about what I can improve upon, what I'd like to experience more of and ways to learn and grow...I ended up with a few words and had trouble narrowing it down this year! I decided on a mantra which includes my top 2 words: 'Believe and Trust'
'Believe' Mixed media on canvas 8x8"
'Trust' Mixed media on canvas 6x6"
I like having a word in my paintings to focus on, and having them hanging about the house helps to prompt me back to a positive place, just reading a single positive or inspiring word can automatically shift our focus of attention towards something uplifting...this little picture hangs just by our front door...
It is my intention for this year to examine and amend my beliefs (again) so they support me more fully and to trust in life more deeply so as I can allow my life's patterns to unfold more easily and more beautifully...
Moving forward with this mantra to anchor me through the year, I can imagine many improvements and positive changes occurring...last year was full of change and it taught me that change is a powerful and amazing thing, not something to be scared of but instead, something to embrace...it has laid some foundations within me that open my eyes to seeing things in a new way.
Izzy with some of her new toys :)
I look forward to seeing what you are creating and reading your words for the year, I wish you a very happy, healthy and creative 2013...I have a very good feeling about this year!
Beautiful words, beautiful artwork and Izzy is cute :)
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful art! Lovely, lovely words. Thank you for sharing. Your doggy is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteThese mixed media paintings are fab!
ReplyDeletethese are both wonderful but I REALLY, REALLY like the second one! What a great creation. Love how you underlied all the patterns and words beneath the hearts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arts and words. I like the hearts with trust.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, your art pieces are beautiful!! And your thoughts are lovely, too...I wish you peace and happiness for 2013. As always, Izzy is so precious. :)
ReplyDeleteRuth, these are absolutely gorgeous, especially the first one.
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of words for 2013, and of course just love that sweet Izzy!
Have a fantastic weekend!
xo.
I love your artwork! Izzy looks very content. My word for this year is "balance".
ReplyDeleteAs a mixed media and collage gal, I really like what you have created for your words. Each one is a beautiful collection of colors with a simple word that speaks for itself. So pretty and such a sweet doggie, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013. Looking forward to seeing more of our work this year.
Ruth, I think both of your words are wonderful and are sure to motivate you throughout the year. You've got a special way of using your word in art. Best of wishes for a happy, healthy year. Izzy looks adorable snuggled in her blankie. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so true that a visible image of a word as a gentle reminder can help us realign with our intent. Your 'trust' image is just gorgeous. Izzy looks like one contented creature!
ReplyDeleteRuth I absolutely love your mixed media art and your words are so powerful. I have no doubt that they are going to be very influential in your life....
ReplyDeleteOh, and dare I say that IZZY looks adorable ( and a bit pampered). What a peaceful look she has from when you first got her! A lovely and meaningful post!
Ruth it's great to watch how your work develops and where it takes you next. It good to have visual propmts of esolution word(s)and even better when beautifully woven into a canvas. Happy New Year to you and Izzie
ReplyDelete'Believe' and 'trust' are great words, Ruth !
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are gorgeous, I do love the first one
with the flowers and the floral heart, so lovely !
Izzy is so sweet, lovely photo !
Wishing you a wonderful 2013 !
Sylvia
soft and lovely images for your inspiring words! Izzy is too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteBelieve and Trust are both great words to begin a New Year. I love the "Trust" piece, it's just beautiful. Izzy looks so comfy. Wishing you all the best this New Year.
ReplyDeleteLovely work!
ReplyDeleteHello, sweet Izzie!
such sweet simplicity in these 2 words. so BEautimously reflected in your mixed media work. Love to Izzie and to you, too, Ruth!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative, I love the colors you've chosen... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #64!
ReplyDeleteYour mixed media work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHAVEN'T SEEN YOU FOR A FEW DAYS AND HAD TO CHECK IN ON IZZY..... LOL Hope you had a great week
ReplyDeleteI can never get my fill of canvas art...yours is spectacular! Izzy's afghan is too cute.
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