Day 97 of Year 2 (Actually Day 98)
The physical nature of art materials have a large impact on the way a piece unfolds. My current black ink of choice doesn't allow the rich darks and beautiful line quality of my old ink. Because of this, I feel a bit disappointed in the results. Tomorrow, I hope to go back to this image and find that quality I am seeking. But, whether or not the piece is a success visually, it is definitely a success in shifting my internal landscape. It was born out of sitting and breathing with some fear and anxiety that were plaguing me today. The feelings have passed. I go to sleep with a clear mind and heart.
This work is paired with by "Building and Earthquake" by Jane Hirshfield
Read it here: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.7560/723436-065/pdf
from Come Thief https://amzn.to/2Bvvya1