If I talk about my "religion" or "spirituality" alot on this blog, one reason is because it has alot to do with the artwork I am creating at this present time. I think that in order to understand "what" I create, it is important to understand "why" I create it. Some art that I am creating now has to do with "spirituality" and "not" specifically a particular religion. However, my art can also be about any subject and not only religion. As an artist, I will create work according to "what" and "how" I am feeling, and what is happening in my life to make me feel that way.
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New and unusual drawing near completion. It is spiritual in nature........... Trying to work on paintings in progress also. Always so many ideas in my head. Working on video for my close-up paintings in detail, but having trouble adding the musical background. Brother is sick and mother comes home tomorrow....
It is thought that God tests us. Tests are everywhere. I feel that the closer I am to God, the clearer the tests he gives me are. The choices are clear. I can choose one or the other. Good or evil. It is "my" choice. The choice God has given me. I can wonder what the purpose of these "tests" are. Perhaps it is to measure my spiritual development. The relevance of my soul. Is my artistic ability a gift as a result of one of these "choices"? One of these tests? Is "my life" the result of these "choices". Only God can know. It may even be a "reflection" of myself....of my soul. Perhaps it is a "reminder" of the different "paths" we can take. Indeed we must contemplate these "tests" carefully if we are to stay on the "right" path.
Trying to make a video of close up images of my artwork, but having trouble with the audio for music. I think it is important to capture the essence of my work through a video presence. I need the music to capture the "mood" of the work. The mood "I" feel.
Good food and plenty of piece and quiet with no interuptions........just what I need to concentrate on my artwork. This week I am able to totally devote my time and attention to my art since mother is on vacation. I do miss her though.
Planting the seeds for great things in my artwork. Trying to stay focused. Trying to stay in God's blessing and getting fired up to do great things! .
What is it that connects us to people. What connects them to us. The bonds we make with others are precious and yet, sometimes we don't realize just exactly how precious. It isn't what we do. It's what we don't do. It isn't what we say....It's what we don't say. And this, is what can cause a "disconnect", a separation in these "special bonds". When an artist paints a subject, he is able to capture certain "aspects" of individuals and reflect it back through painting. Attributes that often exists, but are rarely sensed or felt unless we are very deeply close to someone......in a very "special bond" with someone. This ability to express these emotional attributes is unique to an artist. It is just the way they are. It is just the way they.......see.
I think that no matter what we believe in terms of religion or spirituality, we are constantly being "tested". Our morals are being tested. Our compassion is being tested. Our sense of what is right or wrong is being....tested. I think that what we do. How we "react" to these "tests" determines our spiritual "growth". We should all be aware of our actions and be mindful of what we do in certain situations. For this not only determines our spiritual "growth", but our spiritual "fate" as well. What we learn from particular experiences can also be a lesson for us in order to also help others in a similar situation.
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Author: Karen Kroplinski, ArtistI am the author of this blog and I am here to write my day to day thoughts and inspirations concerning my art. I will try to give you an update on what I am doing and what I am thinking regarding the creation of my artwork......and perhaps a few tidbits on other things happening in my life. Archives
June 2015
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