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One of my favorite things to do is to create art with others.
I always find it takes the serious-ness out of painting, so I automatically feel more free.
Recently, I spent an evening coloring with my sister-in-law and nephews. I brought along a few of my coloring books and they took out all of their art supplies… baskets of crayons and markers and watercolors.
It was so fun to see the way they each got inspired.
I got crazy inspired by their work too. I had never used markers in my coloring books and it was so fun to see how the colors really popped against the shading and patterns in my drawings.
The experience reminded me of the necessity to take time to “fill the well.”
For me that means slowing down and keeping calm, reading in the sunshine, stepping outside at midnight to watch for shooting stars, doodling, taking long walks in the woods, having bonfires in the backyard, going barefoot in the grass, smelling the flowers and painting with friends and family.
More than anything I am reminded that my every day is a process with one thing leading to the next. That there is no right or wrong way. And that I will figure it out.
Sometimes it takes letting go and stepping away for things to fall into place.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy painting!
xo,
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6 comments on “Coloring Books & Art Days With Friends”
Sally Swain
Thank you, Juliette.
Delightful reminder to step away and fill the well,
ready to return refreshed.
warmly,
Sally
Juliette Crane
hi sally! that’s so nice to hear this resonated with you. it is so important to fill the well to stay happy and inspired. best wishes to you! xo
Carol
I have recently bought your colouring book and I am enjoying it so much.
Juliette Crane
that’s so good to hear, carol. thank you! happy coloring 🙂
Joan Princing Art
Love these coloring books, going to check them out now. 🙂
Juliette Crane
thanks so much, joan! they are so much fun 🙂