Let the paintings speak!

In Chapter 50 of my novel (Painting Lily), Lily is invited to participate in an art auction that will require her to write accompanying descriptions of the paintings.  Her friend Sarah, responsible for her participation in the show, tells her, "They want to include a couple of paragraphs with each piece, you know, words from the artist about why you painted what you did.  What's your meaning behind the painting?  That sort of thing."

Lily balks at first.  Her response is "You mean the thing I've always said I hate?"

To which Sarah responds, "C'mon, Lily, hate's a strong word.  Just tell a little bit about how the painting moves you, why it called you to create it."

I'm the one who wrote those words.  Like Lily (I created her - so yes, we share some thoughts about life and art) it has always been my preference to hear what others think my paintings have to say.  But lately, I've been reconsidering that idea (been reconsidering a lot of what I used to think.)

So, I'm going to give this thing a shot.  Over the next several days and weeks I will be writing longer narratives to accompany my paintings on my website.  I invite you to check in periodically, and take a look.  Please feel free to comment on what you read!  First two posted here - with "The Quilt" and "Laundry Day."

I'm doing it just for fun.  Let's see where it goes!

Oh - and yes - the blog is coming back, too.  Lots of new thoughts and writing to share.  Including an inspirational book to be published within the next several weeks - a target date of March 16 to debut it, at the DRIVEN conference for women, where I will be presenting a workshop titled "Driven by the Muse - Creating with Purpose."  

A LOT going on!!! FUN!!!!!!!!

It's good to be back.  Thank you for reading.

xo and blessings to all.
Mimi