I am on the road this weekend, tackling three bucket list items. First, attend an art retreat. Second….visit the Texas Hill Country. Three….study with an artist that inspires me. In this case, Australian artist Tracy Verdugo. I promise to tell you all about it!
To celebrate this adventure of my gypsy spirit, I have a few pictures for the Long Way Home Series with a focus on textures. I picked texture because Tracy’s art reminds me of the textures I imagine our spirits or souls to have. Fun, huh?
The brick walkway along the water’s edge near the bay a mile from my home has begun to decay from exposure to the elements. To my eyes it creates an elegant abstract.
The surface of my studio table is covered with a plain brown paper. Over time, color builds up to create a visual texture that encourages my mind to make images out of them. Often the doodles take on inspirational messages which invite me into a better way of thinking or acting. They encourage me to grow, and in this case, to have faith.
Even light can create texture where we might think there is none. This bridge which has been fitted with lights that put on nightly shows has become a beacon. It leads me home after a long travel.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend. Tell me, what is something that is on YOUR bucket list?
