As I have written before I am in the process of painting Shelter Dogs. It has been quite the experience and I have grow personally and professionally. So how can a dog and the process of painting the dog connect with love, devotion and spirituality? Looking into those eyes….really looking, gives cause to reflect upon your own life and the values and judgments we have accumulated over the years.
One realizes how incredibly simple yet complex the mind of a dog really is. They read you in simple terms….are you gentle, are you kind, will you take me home? Some, such as Scout, the pit bull in this blog, searches for kindness. The eyes show sadness, lack of trust and yet there is that eternal hope that only a dog has. It doesn’t take much to make a dog happy.
Our art reflects what is inside of us. This is why it is so scary to enter shows, show our friends our paintings ….. what will they think? I have decided we must learn to love with the heart of a dog. Just accept love and give love without question. Love our art, love the process of creating….love the creature we are.
Get in your studio and paint. Let me know what is going on with you. Stretch, grow and believe in yourself !!!
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