"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique... . It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable it is nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself and your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware of the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open."
Martha Graham
So, as I follow my inner prompts, producing lines and colors in paint, my garden as subject for now, I keep Martha Graham's words uppermost in my mind and heart. Do I know where I am going? I do not. I just keep faith in the process.
Acrylic on paper 10" x 13":
Detail from work too big to fit on scanner:
Detail of piece below this one, just because I love to see texture!:
These have a freshness that speaks to the work of Raoul Dufy.
Posted by: Melly | August 02, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Tania, I'm a BIG fan of you!!! Mindy, yes, she did and we are all richer for it.
Posted by: Laura | July 20, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Thanks so much, everyone!! Glad some of you like these because I'm painting these with lots of joy! Linda, I'm using mostly FW acrylic inks and regular acrylics, too... too many colors to list. These are really more about movement than specific colors anyway. Lucy, you are a dear to drop by. I'm going to catch up on your inspiring and beautiful blog this afternoon. Dana, thank you, I hope you are, too. Lianne, just have a glass of wine or two and let loose ;D.
Posted by: Laura | July 20, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Oh that's good, the quote, I'd not heard it before. The paintings are better than good. You certainly don't have to worry about odious comparisons with others! The splashy top ones are especially delicious.
Posted by: Lucy | July 19, 2011 at 04:58 PM
What a profusion of dancing flowers, Laura. This is the time when the garden is just bursting forth, and your paintings reflect that. Gorgeous!
Posted by: sue | July 19, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Lovely work, and thank you for reminding us of this quote from Martha Graham. She understood creativity in a truly special way, didn't she?
Posted by: Mindy O | July 19, 2011 at 09:33 AM