A Shift in Direction

It was my hope that I would be able to make my daily blog of writing, thoughts and images — of whatever inspires me for the day. However, it may take some discipline and work on my part to make this happen.

Between being my mother’s main caregiver, selling my art at a local farmer’s market, managing my art portfolios of online galleries that sell my art of digital paintings, paint daily, chores, and other online activities, life is pretty busy. The good thing is that I’ve set new priorities to help me take my work and life to a heightened level of joy and prosperity.

I’ve dropped out of a couple of groups I had belonged that were simply for fun. Instead, I’ve found groups and communities that help promote the works of artists and writers. I think with so many great places online to join, you have to get selective. To help me make the decision of what to cut and what to add, I looked at the amount of energy spent with the group and how productive or expansive it was moving me forward. I had to admit to myself that a few of the online groups/communities were like safe havens. Then, I realized that safe havens weren’t challenging me enough, they weren’t helping me grow in a way that I need.

I hope to settle in to an evolved way of being as an artist and poet. Hopefully, more time spent bringing richness to my blogs.

Hope you’ve had a lovely Wednesday!

–genece hamby

Green on Green

bright, ripe green apples
ready to eat, crisp and tart
smacking lips pucker

Working on a book of “visionary poetry” is an intensive project — the daily painting, the ongoing inspiration that I need in order to create a large volume of works, and the intensity of painting itself. The easy part is the poetry which usually comes immediately when the painting is complete or near completion. There’s also laying out the book — every page has to be consistent — as perfect as possible.

Growing up, I loved green apples! Especially picking them straight from the tree. I particularly loved the small green ones instead of the big ones you find in grocery stores. They were far better! Of course, I think fresh fruit off of a tree is always better than what you buy in a grocery store. That’s why I prefer Farmer’s Markets!

–genece hamby

Head Stand

swirling in color
standing on my head I think
better upside down

With all of the holiday activities, I haven’t been able to practice my daily painting. However, I’m with it now and back on track! Working on my book of “visionary poetry” soon to be released, I am still working on the still life collection that are the paintings for the book. It’s a good thing I write the poetry immediately after the painting is completed. This way, I can lay them out at the same time in the book.

In this painting, I painted a kumquat as if it were standing on its head. It’s a bit of whimsy symbolic of my mood when painting.

–genece hamby