Inspiration, perfectionism Patrice Federspiel Inspiration, perfectionism Patrice Federspiel

Eyes of Awareness

My painting, “Eyes of Awareness” began in one of the Hide-N-Seek watercolor classes I teach.

The painting process is called “Hide-N-Seek” because I never know what the result will be. Each painting starts with an idea, sometimes a drawing, that’s hidden when texture is applied to wet paper.

This painting had no drawing.

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Articles, Focus, Inspiration, learning to paint, productivity, Painting Meditations, Meditating with open eyes Patrice Federspiel Articles, Focus, Inspiration, learning to paint, productivity, Painting Meditations, Meditating with open eyes Patrice Federspiel

Benefits of a Painting Practice

I hadn’t decided to touch the paper towel, my hand simply did it.

Since that day, my hand often spontaneously releases excess water & paint — apparently, the brush is too full!

This kind of experience is one reason to develop a painting practice.

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