October 3....On Curiosity

Looking at any little kid, you'd observe curiosity in its purest form. They move through the world with a strong drive to discover, explore and examine everything in their path. They take delight in all things new and in the process, create a series of neural pathways in the brain. Little sponges, they grow, develop and enjoy what comes their way.

Elizabeth Gilbert gave a talk recently on her new book, Big Magic. In it, she explores the idea of beginning each day with a sense of curiosity.  With all the responsibilities many adults face, they can easily become disconnected from the joy that accompanies creativity.

This month, I'll look at ways to focus in on our innate sense of curiosity, and how it can help help us live a happier, more creative way of life.

October 2015...Collage of September Paintings from Painting Challenge

                                                                             

30 Paintings in 30 Days

                                                                                 

Collage #1 (10 of the 30 paintings from the challenge)

Collage #2 (2nd 10 of 30 paintings from challenge)

Collage #3 (last 10 of 30 paintings from challenge)

Collage of 10 Kaleidoscope paintings from challenge

It's a wrap! A big thank you to Leslie Saeta for hosting the September painting challenge and providing a place for so many of us to share our work with a wider audience. It's been a fun month of creating daily paintings and having the opportunity to interact with other artists.

Looking forward to the next painting challenge that takes place in January 2016. 

Thank you for your interest and comments during September.

See participants' painting collages of their month's work here.
Some faves from the challenge pinned here.