Daily mantra and my new piece.....

Ink, acrylic paint and my daily mantra which has done me well through the twists and turns of life."Simply Breathe".

I used my fav fluid acrylic paints, watered them down and presto a watercolor effect which I am hearting.
Also loving the softer colors and white background which is a complete contrast to my art which is usually very bright.

This mantra worked well for me early this morning, as the sun came up and my runners hit the pavement for day two of getting back to running. Yikes, I was struggling to find my pace but as I thought about my breath I found my groove. Also, special thanks to Nickleback, Lady Antebellum, Jason Mraz, Luke Bryan and Creed to name a few artists who took my mind off the pain or should I say the run !

Smiles,
Kim

Taking a moment in and around New York....

Geenwhich Village....

I was in New York last week and you could say I was lost in New York! It was business for my hubby and  

so my days were free to just be. Our nights were planned and therefore I planned nothing for my days and I wandered Manhattan, Greenwich Village and yes got lost more then once but there was always some friendly New Yorker to set my compass straight. I found little shops ,a street market full of artists and so many cafes that I am home craving my daily fix of something freshly baked. I love the village it is so diverse in community and its brownstones, cobblestone, and quaint shops are so charming. It was hot and humid so I have to say that waiting for the subway underground with no air was not fun but saved my poor feet! 

Found  my address in the village....

Saw two great Broadway shows Spider-man and Ghosts. I booked one and my hubby booked the other and you can probably guess who booked what. Ghosts used amazing special affects, and the story is one of my favorites, even though Spider-man did land right beside me in his tights! It is good to be home, it is such a busy place so I am enjoying the abundance of  greenery and quietness. However, I am grateful for the chance to travel as it has given me a glimpse of a world beyond which I live and has opened  my eyes to all the possibilities that life has to offer. 

I heart red front doors....

I am working on a new piece and really trying to not worry about making mistakes and just letting my creativity take me where I need to go. It is on cradle board so I have more options with adding things to it so

it will be interesting to see where it takes me. Like my trip you may never get a chance to experience or try something new if you don't allow yourself to take a different direction!

Smiles,

Kim