Tonalism

I have been obsessed lately with the artistic style know as tonalism. It is so moody and calming to me. It definitely puts me in a dreamlike state. I start creating narratives in my mind about paintings such as the ones I've selected. Romance found and romance lost. Moments of reflection. Ethereal.

These are some of my favorites that I have found. By artists Harry Van der Weyd and Charles Warren Eaton.

Cheers to new beginnings

For three weeks I've been taking advantage of the time off to celebrate the external. Things that exist outside of ourselves. No, I'm not talking of running away from life but chasing it and experiencing it. Traveling is such a great way to forget your troubles and get happy, as Judy Garland once sang. 24 days after my last day at work and I'm finally ready to go within. I decided to leave my job and try something new, something that would have never been an option twenty, even thirty years ago. Most people just stayed in their respective positions to be unhappy or dissatisfied until they retired. I wasn't built that way, never have been. I am very thankful to be afforded this chance to explore what is truly my passion. I hate to use the expression "finding myself" because it has been so overused and cliche but what the hell. I am trying to find myself. Here's to more creativity and more opportunities at what life has to offer us. 

This is something I have been working on for a few days. This may turn out to be a story, a poem or inspiration for a painting. Whatever form it officially takes, it is art nonetheless.

I tried hiding

Behind those walls,

That were tumbling, crumbling down.

Standing naked and standing tall

I stood in my truth

I answered the call.

Like a mirror

To the sunshine

The ocean to the moon

A gift to each other

My heart knows who

Is shining like a beacon

From the outside in

When love is given

And not taken

It’s a sin.