The Fever Has Broken

You know that feeling you get when you have been sick battling a high fever and you finally get some relief? Of course it doesn't happen without some discomfort; chills, sweats, headache, nausea, body aches...you've felt it all before. I finally feel as though the creative malaise I found myself in last year, stretching over into this, has reached its end. Whew, that was QUITE the journey! I must confess, there were many bumps and bruises sustained as I tried to keep myself on steady ground, even though I felt as if everything I knew, loved and had hoped for in my art career, seemed to be turning to mush! Does this sound dramatic? I hope it does, because it felt that way.

What did I learn during this art fuelled war? Perfection is fear in disguise. Performance is a voice that stifles your joy and curiosity. Rules, as they relate to art, must be challenged. Spending too much time watching other artists create, under the guise of wanting to learn, can sabotage you. True freedom comes when you finally realize that the art you create is for YOU; and following your joy is paramount to feeling fulfilled. And lastly, the process is more important than the results.

My fever has broken!!! Can you see my happy dance? I am proud of myself for staying the course even though there were times I thought I had broken the part of me that loved to paint. I am better for having had the patience to let my creative practice show me what I needed to see, and I am now celebrating this mountaintop I find myself standing on. The view is magnificent. The air is clean and fresh, I can see for miles and miles; in fact the land is stretching further than my eyes can comprehend.

Over the last month my paintings have been "blooming" from a warm and loving place deep within, and I am confident that it shows. I had every intention of hosting a Spring show, many of you have been waiting for the announcement, however I have realized that doing so, at this time, would walk me right back into "performance mode" and that is something I prefer to pause until such time as I am confident I have re-wired my motivations and that desire no longer sits in the drivers seat.

Let me assure you, even though I am not hosting an exhibit there is a LOT to see, both on my website and even more so on my Instagram Profile Page: https://www.instagram.com/char_heaman_fine_art/

One final note before I sign off. I notice in my own home that I enjoy having small works of art that can be propped up on book shelves or that I can lean against a wall - bringing meaning to what could be considered an obscure space. Knowing this about myself I endeavoured to create several series of paintings that are, in my opinion tiny with sizes ranging from 4x4, 6x6, 5x7 and 8x8. With Mothers Day on the horizon I realized these would make beautiful and affordable gifts. I only have a few of these gems listed on my website and IG page, in reality I have approximately 20 paintings available, including florals, landscapes and abstracts. If you care to see what remains in stock please contact me directly as I would be happy to give you an in person or virtual consultation and have your selection wrapped and ready to gift (below you will find a video with a few samples of what I have specially prepared).

***These paintings look best in small matted frames, samples of which I have available to view.

It has been my pleasure and joy to share these updates with you; and I appreciate the encouragement and affirmation I receive from you after each blog post; its validating to know that my short ramblings find their audience.

With love,

Char