Morning Pages - Christina's World

Painting class started today so I forgot to write my journal as I got all hassled getting my kit together - well it was together just not boxed up. I could use the class materials but like most artists I have my fave brush, paints, palettes, I am even lil Miss Particular about what pencil I draw or sketch with. I'm just as freaky about writing tools too. I wouldn't sit down to write without Parker and Quink.

Anyway to today's topic, Sue has suggested I do a write up to accompany my piece at class. So Vanda when you read this, is that allowable? I'd kinda like to take up the challenge.

Everyone says Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth is a sad picture yet I don't see sadness and barely feel it either. Christina has/had some sort of degenerative disability, yes that is sad I know. But when you read of her determination and refusal to let that beat her then for me the picture is full of hope, determination and inspiration.

Sketching the piece, I wanted so much to focus on how Christina saw things so now as I am painting it I keep finding myself trying to focus on her view so am finding work on anything below her nigh on impossible. I so want to do this and unite my writing and art for the first time. I want to but also feel nervy -- how bizarre I don't get nerves. I know a fair few people who will delight in that thought.

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