Art Adventures - by Patricia Banks©
Published November 2016 in Nanaimo Magazine, Voyager Magazine & EyesOnBC Magazine
Published November 2016 in Nanaimo Magazine, Voyager Magazine & EyesOnBC Magazine
Breathtaking visions remain in my memory. Rays of golden light streaming across distant purple and blue mountains, forested hills, and the expansive, level valley floor, illuminate the tranquil beauty of the Columbia Valley Wetlands. Multiple broad curves of glittering water meander lazily across an ancient glacier bed flashing mirrored images of perfection in shades of yellow, green and blue. An energy of warmth and strength saturates every cell with peace. Imprinted in my mind is the extraordinary power of that moment, a feeling of connection to, or oneness with, all creation. Each of us has our unique view of the natural environment that has inspired us neatly filed in the cabinet drawers of our brain.
Conscious, regular access to positive memories compels us to look from our hearts towards a greater perspective outside ourselves. Inspiring visions of nature have the ability to fill us with hope and motivation to transcend the challenges of life and move us to accomplish important things. Utilize whatever creatively moves you to nourish your soul and small ripples will fan out to become waves of healing for countless others.
Creativity begins within a moment in time that is observed wide-eyed and absorbed with every detail noted on my canvas. Meditation in my studio unlocks the mental filing cabinet bringing additional visions forth. A calm force transfers knowledge and skill through the brushes held in my hand. It is an Art Adventure of a most intimate kind. And It is in sharing these images, the positive energy and emotions stimulated by such beauty, that the true work of my artist soul is fulfilled. “The creation of Art is not what you see, it what you make others see.” said Edgar Degas.
Conscious, regular access to positive memories compels us to look from our hearts towards a greater perspective outside ourselves. Inspiring visions of nature have the ability to fill us with hope and motivation to transcend the challenges of life and move us to accomplish important things. Utilize whatever creatively moves you to nourish your soul and small ripples will fan out to become waves of healing for countless others.
Creativity begins within a moment in time that is observed wide-eyed and absorbed with every detail noted on my canvas. Meditation in my studio unlocks the mental filing cabinet bringing additional visions forth. A calm force transfers knowledge and skill through the brushes held in my hand. It is an Art Adventure of a most intimate kind. And It is in sharing these images, the positive energy and emotions stimulated by such beauty, that the true work of my artist soul is fulfilled. “The creation of Art is not what you see, it what you make others see.” said Edgar Degas.
