The concept of forgiveness has been a puzzle to me for a long time. I couldn’t figure out how to “just let it go.” But then I experienced that when I take responsibility for myself and my actions, all of a sudden what other people said or did, didn’t matter much anymore. I don’t know if that is forgiveness in the sense of the word, but to me it’s taking back my power.
Have you ever called situations into your life you thought would be exactly what you wanted, but then it turned out that some of the details weren’t what you envisioned? Like wanting a break from work, and getting the flu. Well, I read that by using this phrase you avoid such unwanted scenarios: Everything happens in the right way for me. I am testing it out now…
Still looking….
I choose the life I have created. I choose the man I am with. I choose to be happy with that I have chosen.
No matter what the circumstances, I have a choice. By focusing on the possibility of being a certain way I call more of those energies into my life. I think it’s the place I can actually create change in my life …
Ok, it was a tough day at work – but whenever I run into a tough challenge, I try to remind myself of my epic journey up Mt. Whitney last year. Then, everything else falls into place and doesn’t seem so overwhelming anymore.
It’s a good reminder for me when I get worried about my health. Even when it seems overwhelming, my body is constantly working on healing itself. Probably better if I don’t get in the way….
No cherry picking – today is about accepting all of myself. Naturally this piece went through a few renditions…
The idea sounded simple: 30 Paintings in 30 Days. Although a lot of work, I supposed, it seemed doable. There were so many potential benefits that I wanted, like facilitating quick growth, gaining confidence, and building a strong body of work. But most of all I just wanted to do something different, something I hadn’t done before: actually paint every day – not avoid the studio, pretending I wasn’t inspired, or didn’t have the time.
As part of the artist’s group at Art on 30th, I committed to the challenge of completing 30 small paintings in 30 days. Each painting, I decided, was to be 8×8 inches, mixed media collage on heavy duty watercolor paper.
Think Yourself Well
The theme for my 30 paintings revolves around healing and art. While I am working with my thoughts to positively influence my health, I decided to create a visual reminder – a painting with a thought to ponder for the day. All of these thoughts have been around for a long time, but I try to put them into my own words. I write them out exactly how they make sense to me to help me create a positive life for myself and all those I touch.
Here starts the journey…
My painting “Mystical Messenger” was accepted into this international juried show. The show was curated by Jenna S. Jacobs, the Curatorial Manager of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
The show runs from February 2nd to 27th, 2015. There are two locations and openings:
The Studio Door, 3830 Ray Street, Opening Reception: Friday, February 6th, 2015 from 6pm-9pm
Art Institute of CA, 7650 Mission Valley Road, Opening Reception: Thursday, February 5th, from 6pm-9pm
The Art Walk NTC @ Liberty Station is a really fun event. This year I will be sharing a booth with my fellow Ray Street Artists. Hope to see you there. BOOTH #113.
August 16 & 17, 2014 | 10am – 6pm | 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106
“Free World” – My donation painting for the Art Reach Fundraiser at the Art Department, December 2013:
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and the rain Friday night to join me at the opening of my art show. It was a super fun evening.
The closing reception will be on January 12th, 2013, during Ray at Night.
The San Diego Art Department’s new Fall 2012 class schedule features my mixed media painting “Artemis”. I guess that means I am now officially a published artist:-)
Christina Schulz, Artist