Thursday, December 10, 2009

Forward Steps

I've been doing a bit of soul searching lately.

Searching for the real artist I think I should be.

Not trying to fit a mold to be accepted.

Just be me.

A saw a glimpse of her here...


Instead of trying so hard not to be detailed, I just painted in a way that felt good.

Today I decided to try again.


I painted all day.


Into the night.



The photo is bad but I'm pleased with the way she turned out.

And she's completely me.

Looking forward to 2010.

15 comments:

Micki Wilde said...

OOOOH she is beautiful!! I've been doing some soul searching lately too, it must be the season for it ;)
I'm looking forward to seeing what else you make in the new year!

Micki x

pinkglitterfae said...

Wow! She is brilliant!
it's hard to let go and paint how you feel. I think it is the hardest thing to do, to be truly authentic. I know I will have to at some point, try and let go of my need to control a painting, and see what happens

K Hutchinson said...

HOLEY CATFISH BATMAN! She is outstanding! I know exactly what you are talking about- creating art that is you and makes you feel good! I at the same point! YOUR ROCK MY FRIEND!

Sweet Fuchsia said...

I love her. You are very blessed...talented.
:0)

Anonymous said...

wowzer!!! (by the way, it's all here!!! thank you so much!)

claire barone art said...

she is really dreamy.......... love her

Diva Kreszl said...

just beautiful...it would seem you ahve definitely found your muse!!!

Marie Patterson Studio said...

She's BEAUTIFUL and so different from your usual look!
I'm happy I got to meet with you the other day!
I have "Vintage Sister" originals on my Christmas tree! YEAH!

Sue said...

I really, really, REALLY like her.

I think sometimes we do try too hard to follow a path that we feel is right, but that just isn't comfortable to us. I'm glad that you have discovered your comfort zone. I'm still looking - like you, I've tried to simplify, but
it seems to cause me more angst than it is worth.

jen duncan said...

I wish I had the time to search my soul :)...you know that I love everything you do Tracy. It's ALL you and I love it.

CourtneyP said...

Love her! I have been going through the same type of thing.... I look forward to the new year and a new start.

Tracy Nuskey Dodson said...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Mette said...

Wonderful and so, so beautiful :)

Unknown said...

love the top piece - beautiful bees...

Christine said...

She is really beautiful Tracy! I like how she was photographed too as it make her even more ethereal:)