Buddha Head from large statue in Laos.
This week I was off my game — drugs do not make for better art, and I hurt my hip.
So for better or worse, I decided to draw and paint Buddha’s head.
I have several statues, which makes it easier, as I have a still model.
I want to paint very abstract renditions of his face, but this was NOT the time
for that, so I played. I admit to tossing a few.
These are acceptable. Below, Moody Buddha!
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I think this was a good choice. I hope it helped ease the pain or at least help you move your focus elsewhere. I’ve seen many a decrepit elder, hobbled by arthritis or other infirmity, suddenly come to life at the piano, the violin, the drawing board. Art not only provides sustenance, it heals and facilitates the release of those vital endorphins.
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Interestingly, I was in less pain at the end of the day yesterday from previous days — last night I was only on 1/2 a pain killer. Yes, art heals!
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Good idea to turn to art of Buddha when in pain. Art is a two-way portal, like breath, and I like to think that we can paint the pain away as we inhale a new perspective (pain, at least for me, poisons my normally positive outlook).
An aside: What do you know of being a crone, Katie? Do you consider yourself one? I’m having myself a little think on the idea. ❤
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I am a crone, and went through a wonderful ceremony about being the grandmother on a larger level when I found out I was unable to have children. Anytime you want to talk, we can do that — I think it is good to embrace the wisdom years, especially if you have that to offer! ❤ backatcha!
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Yep, I would love to talk. A friend and I are meeting soon to explore forming a crone circle. Let’s chat via email, then maybe we can Skype. Thanks, Katie. ❤
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I’m in unless it is local!
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Maybe we could skype you in. You’d be a wonderful addition!
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But I’d miss the smudging and waterbathing and and and . . . maybe so — or an honorary member.
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Wow! All that and more…!
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