I had the privilege to go to a mother’s retreat a couple weeks ago. While we were there we did a guided painting. It was so wonderful to paint again after not painting for so long. I’m usually the kind of person that will follow directions in a group setting, but the lady that was sitting next to me just did what she felt like doing, and it empowered me to create what my heart wanted. It was supposed to be more impressionistic than realistic, with stair stepping rolling hills, but I turned it into a mountain painting with snow capped mountains and lots of pine trees. I made a few mistakes along the way, and it took me quite a bit longer to finish than most everyone else. But I’m so happy with how it turned out. I’ve learned so much from following guided art, but sometimes it’s ok to just let the creativity flow and see where it takes you. So if you’ve been feeling like you have to follow guidelines and step by step processes, but want to try something different, here’s your permission to give it a try! Let’s get creative!
