Posts Tagged: Queen of the Pen
It’s Been a While
Wow! Time sure flies when life gets in the way. I haven’t posted anything since 2017 because major life changes occurred. I moved from Illinois to Missouri. I started a new career. I purchased a home. I deployed to Afghanistan. I got married. Now, I’m playing catch up on my artwork as well as writing. With the pandemic causing so much havoc on people’s lives, I have so much ‘art’ inside me that’s screaming to be released. Lord willing, I will pick up my paint brushes and colored pencils again here very soon. I have so much to share!
Elements of Nature
Oak Park Conservatory – An Amazon Forest in the City
It’s Genetic!
Unconditional Beauty
African Sun
Soul Guides
Soul Guides© 2013
By Clarissa “Queen of the Pen” Burton
Red and pink flowers surrounded by earth ~ nature.
Purple and gold hints contrasted against Mother Brazilian Java.
My children and grandchildren embrace my tree of life.
Sometimes sad and distant; but nonetheless, my soul guides.
Felt so relaxed and relieved to release and breathe.
Never knew how liberating the stroke of a brush could be.
It makes me smile.
Intention
My intention for creating the painting was to create artwork that reflected my innermost spirit. I write to reflect on all the stories screaming to be released. The same goes for creating art. It tells the stories my writing struggles to tell.
Reflection
While creating this piece, I listened to African music. This made it easier to paint. I followed the rhythms and just let my creativity flow. My piece represents my feelings for that particular day—remorse, peace, and acceptance. The highlight color that emphasized my innermost feelings was the Royal Blue. That color represents my remorse for miscommunications as well as forgiveness.
