The Dancer watercolor on Yupo 14x11"
"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music " - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzche
I am really enjoying painting on Yupo - learning with each new piece. In The Dancer I played again with just paint, water, brush. Yupo surface was perfect to bring out the silky transparency of the bellowing skirt and the veils. I used a bunch of photographs taken many years ago at a dance demonstration and added my own background of veils. I finished the lady more than a week ago and then waited for inspiration to resolve the background. Since this is yupo I may yet come back to it after a few days :)
Over the years, every time I saw those photographs, or I see someone totally absorbed in creating art, music or anything else, I am reminded of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of 'Flow.' According to Mihaly, Flow is completely focused motivation. It is single minded immersion and represents perhaps the ultimate in harnessing emotions in the service of performing and learning. Check out this video of a TED talk by Mihaly on 'Flow' - creativity and happiness.
17 comments:
Nice video meera and the theme is great:)
Thank you Anudeepa, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Mihaly's research on creativity, happiness and 'flow' is pretty impressive and inspiring.
Loved the colors, theme and flow. You have amazing talent.
Thanks Nutan! I had fun painting it :)
So different from what you usually create.. you proved that you are multi talented..fabulous job Meera!
The textures on the skirt are so interesting. Brilliant.
Thank you Padmaja and AK :) i am discovering the amazing variety of textures that can happen on Yupo.
yupo paper..wow! I like the flow in the painting! very interesting experiments and always something new!
Thank you, Sparrowhawk :) I always learn so much when I am trying new things --otherwise it is too easy for me to stick to status quo. And thank you visiting my blog.
Gorgeous color in this Meera, and the gesture of the dancer is fantastic. I love it :)
Crystal, thank you:) the yupo definitely keeps the colors brilliant!
Lovely painting. I love the choice of colours and also the texture that you have achieved. Best wishes.
thank you Vinayak, I am still learning about textures on Yupo :)
such a gorgeous painting... love the colours of her dress..
Thanks Patricia :)
The orange scarf?? flowing around behind her gives this a nice flow
Thanks!!! its feels good when I let my imagination take over :)
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