Positively Stress Free

Today was positively stress free. No drama. I really have the itch to paint, but it is too late to start, because if I start now, I will be up really late. For sure on the weekend, I must paint. I did, however,draw today for an hour. Today, one of my students cleaned up part of the room without me asking her. Things are looking positively up! I started the daily reflection suggested in the book, "The Artist's Way", it suggests writing on three pages, whatever comes to mind. I did try to get all of my negative thinking out, by the third page, I started writing only positive, because I got all of the ick off of my chest. It is suggested to do this to unleash creativity. I have to admit it did work for me last night and today. I do feel positively stress free and more creative. The next recommendation is to make an "Art Date" with yourself, this could be time alone to study art, go for a walk, do something once a week to stimulate creativity. I did this today by studying children's art in the hallway at our school. Some students created art on tiles. I want to find out the process. The art was really colorful, carefree and modern.  At last, a positively stress free day!

If the Cliffs Could Talk

Here is a pen and ink drawing of the cliffs in the city of Medicine Hat.  When I go here, I feel positively stress free!
This art is the "soul" property of Renee Dowling.
If you wish to use this image in any way, please contact her at,
dowling@shockware.com