The lock down has given millions the opportunity to explore their creativity. It has shown that even when we are stripped of great chunks of our lives our creative spirit is what ultimately shines through.
Several joined me on my visit to the farm in Amish Country and produced some beautiful sketches. It was not a formal workshop, but rather a group of people enjoying the creative process together.
Here they are in no particular order:-
MOIRA – Three Amish boys – watercolour
MOIRA – portrait of Amish boy. watercolour on newspaper.
DORA – Amish family working – watercolour
NAN – Amish boys playing – watercolour
JILL – apples – watercolour
JILL – watercolour – flower
NAN – AMISH PLOUGHING – pen and watercolour
CORYN – still life – watercolour
DORA – buggy ride – watercolour
JILL – watercolour
BOB – still life watercolour
MOIRA – Amish boy – watercolour
DORA – Amish boys – watercolour
DORA – line drawing
MOIRA – pen sketch
DORA – Jacaranda trees, Olhao – watercolour
MOIRA – watercolour
Thank you everyone for joining in the fun… It is my hope that your sketches will inspire others to pick up brush or pen.
I have had so many messages from people during the lock down saying that the one thing that has helped them to move through it with sanity intact is the creative process🙂
‘The creative process in all its many forms is the key to emotional, physical and spiritual well being”
My next VIRTUAL trip will be to the Brecon Beacons Wales. probably in July – watch this space.
Janet:)
These are all so wonderful. What a joy to see them.
Thank you. It warms my heart to see the enthusiasm and beauty of the work produced:)
They are all beautiful
Thank you very much – I will pass this onto the artists:). Janet
Fascinatng see different people’s responses to your virtual visit. Excellent work.
Thank you Emma:)
Thank you Janet. It’s been a wonderful interesting and fun week. I have loved the inspiration and looking at everyone’s work. Can’t wait for next trip!!
Jill C
Thank you dear Jill. You are very much in my thoughts as hopefully moving day looms:). Yes, Wales virtually and in reality would be much fun. Happy painting. Janet X
These are all incredible! So many colors, so many ideas, so much creative expression! It’s a joy to see these paintings.
I am sure the artists will be pleased with your comment…I am:)
All the works here are beauthiful in their various ways, one after another. Thank you for this visit Janet. It was lovely and is much apprciated.. All your work was well, just right. Best wishes, friend.
Thank you David:)
All are beautiful. Art is a great relaxer and therapeutic social mixer. Hope you are having a great day and blessings to you also for the new week!.
Thank you and may your day be wonderful:)
Diana loved them too. See ya.
Delighted! You as well! Big Hugs to Janet! Have an enjoyable week.
XXX
Superb and adorable. I have an Amish heart at simplicity and that is true. Somehow I feel that the Amish are one the lost tribes if Israel.🤔
Agreed:)
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Some wonderful paintings, my favourite isNan’s Amish Ploughing, I just love that.xxx
I agree Dina. Nan’s work is excellent – she captures perfectly her subject. Janet XXX
Great images Janet.
Thank you Peter.:)XX
Never thought I would enjoy virtual travel as I have with you Janet. Fabulous art work, lovely colors always. Stay safe!
Thank you Jane…you stay well and safe. X