Sometimes it's good to look back

Zentangle - dec. 4th 2011

Although I am a firm believer of living in the 'Here and Now' as much as you possibly can, sometimes it is quite alright to look back.

In my case, I went back to some of the Zentangle Inspired pieces I made in 2011. That was a periode where I made almost a one a day, and it felt good. This one I still am in love with. I'd sort of forgotten about it... isn't that sad?

Lucky me, I have a beautiful archive, a handmade book with all pieces I created. I can take it out of my cabinet, browse through it.

Do you recognise this? Sometimes when I do that, browse through older pieces of creation, when it's long enough ago, I look at them as if I didn't make them myself, and when there is one that is just, well, beautiful, I'm admiring it in a way I would admire a beautiful piece by someone else. Until it hits me: I made this, ME.... It still makes me blush that feeling. I embrace it too, 'cause it builds my confidence. That I break down time and again, myself, yes.

So, this Zentangle piece from the past. It has a fall/winter feel. I love that brown vintage feel paper. There were only a few pages of that paper, made it special. December 4th it says, 2011. Almost two years ago. I'm glad I kept it, preserved it. Now I can share it with you, maybe it will inspire you in some way. At the least it made me feel good. Inspired to keep up with these tangles :-)

What about you? Have you looked back to some of your work of a few years back recently? How does that make you feel? Remember, we all evolve, we all make 'mistakes', we all learn. And maybe, just maybe, there is a little special creation lying there, somewhere in your archive, ready to make you smile, to make you feel good...

XO

Maureen

In a cocoon

Every time I step out into the world

I need to take time to find myself

once I get back.

Back in the safety of my own little place.

I reconnect with my soul,

let go of all that has stuck with my during the day.

All of it needs to go back to where it belongs,

so I can be just me again.

Resting in the comfort of my safe place.

Home.

Have a safe, peaceful day.

XO 

Maureen

Happy to be me

Today there is a feeling of joy.

Last week I let go of my shadows.

Turned to what makes me happy once again.

I let go of pressure I put on myself.

Turned to the whispers of my soul.

Telling me: "If my creations are good enough for me,

they will at one point find their way into the world."

I let it go.

The seeds were sown.

I left it to the forces of the Universe.

Yesterday the first seed turned into a little flower.

One of my creations left my store.

What an amazing feeling.

Feeling happy and blessed.

Wishing you a happy day,

XO

Maureen

Finding Zen in a drawing

While my body and soul are recuperating, I found myself longing to create a little piece of art, without too much effort. No computer.
I turned to my paper and black micron pen. Drew this Zentangle©.
They tangles  or patterns, are inspired by the artwork of Sandy Steen Bartholomew, in 'Totally Tangled'.
It was fun to do, made me feel happy with my drawing.

image from "Totally Tangled" by Sandy Bartholomew

Now, on that same page I took as inspiration, there is this artwork by Sandy.
So, is the Universe sending me a sign by any chance? Opportunity to go and get my water color markers out maybe...?
I think it is.
To be continued... :-)

Key 1: Solitude

 

 

These are images that go with the Key 1: Solitude 

in the Inspire your life in 12 days by Bonita Rose. 

Solitude evoked beach, my weekend by the North Sea in Zandvoort (Holland) last week, water, doodles.... That went through my mind as I made the doodle. On the inside of a paper bag (I love how that works out). Which by the way is from a store called 'Speelboek'... 'Playbook' a wonderful store filled with books and gifts for young people. Where I go at least once a month. To buy something... for myself :-)

The white feather I found a few days ago. Took it with me, 'cause it is beautiful, fragile, soft.