As this challenge gets underway, I realize (again) how lucky I am to be able to paint every day. Yesterday was my birthday (I'm told I was stubborn and waited until after the 1st of January to make my appearance), and I had a great day. I celebrated with my family and talked to good friends. It was like a day from heaven. In our family growing up, we coined what we referred to as "memory locks". These are those moments when you suddenly become aware of being very happy. It could be something in nature, sitting with family, shopping and lunch with a friend, etc. We would make a snapping gesture and say "memory lock". This is what my own kids grew up with too. Well yesterday was an all day long memory lock. We had a rough year last year because of some illness in our family, but this year is already looking up. Here's wishing everyone a healthy, happy new year. The support and inspiration I get from my friends, family, and the art community out there provides me with many "memory locks"! Thank you, and thank you for looking at my art!
A lovely painting, and a lovely, lovely story. Thanks for sharing, Laurie. And Happy Belated Birthday!! Have many healthy & happy more!!
ReplyDeleteHappy late Birthday :) Mine is in a couple days. This is beautiful, and your story is so sweet. Neat idea. Happy and HEALTHY 2015 to you as well Laurie :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird painting and I love the sunflowers, too. Thank you for the memory lock story! I often revisit, briefly, those moments that really stood out, and made a big impression. Look forward to seeing more of your paintings :)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments. They mean a lot! And happy birthday, Sheila!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday Laurie!!!!!!! You are a memory lock for me, thank you for giving me that gift. It reminds me to be present!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gloria!
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