Leaves, Colors, Children & Journals

Last weekend, when it was so nice outside

 I sprayed inks with my journal in the grass.

Actually, now my sidewalk is kind of colorful.

Listening to the autumn leaves...

...

How was your week?

I had my school's Open House on Thursday Night,

so it's been a full and busy week,

but good.

The anxiety I always feel inside of myself

around a lot of adults (not children!) is

different these days, so I hope I am learning and growing.

I really try hard to keep the peace within me

and

breathe.

I accept that I am shy and introverted

as I open my room and meet lots of parents .

...

I did a spontaneous writing activity

 with my 2nd graders this week,

journaling about their imaginative play...

 It warms my soul to know that children

still pretend with stuffed animals

and don't just play video games.

My students were so excited.

They thought, wrote, shared.

It makes me remember why I am a teacher.

Have a super weekend,

~k

Be True to Yourself

...even when it's hard.

Maybe especially when it's hard.

Thanks for visiting.

always,

~k

Art Journaling

Releasing thoughts...

experimenting with art supplies...

and just trying new things...

in my art journal.

Feels good.

Really good.

Create.

~k

My Texture Walk...and Journal

Yesterday evening, I took a "Texture Walk"

around my yard

 It then turned into a "Color Walk" 

because I have surprise orange poppies this year

...aaah....love....

Then, it led to this journal page.

Here are some details.

Thank you for looking and

for sharing in my texture walk of color!

 What inspires you most in nature?

~k

Following Freely :: Art Journaling

When suddenly set free,

it does take a little bit of time

to rediscover yourself...

 

 ...to let go...

 

...to let your creativity flow...

and follow your Art.

I've been getting reacquainted with

peace, quiet, stillness, freedom from intensely impossible deadlines

and mounds of paperwork.

At first, I felt like I couldn't be creative.

My monkey mind wouldn't stop shouting!

Then, I made a promise to myself:

choose to be happy again and Let Go.

And I picked up the novel I had started a ways back: 

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye.

And my mind relaxed. And my racing body was still, and open.

And I imagined a road, a peaceful road.

I followed my art.

it led me to this. 

and I like it.

::::

I am in a better place.

It reminds me of Winnie the Pooh,

and his Thoughtful Spot.

Where is your peace?

Where do you find your Thoughtful Spot?

What leads you to relaxation again?

I'd love to know.

Always,

~k

This week's Summer of Color

color combo is Lime Green & Purple!

Thank you to Kristin for this wonderful,

beautiful summertime fun with art! Love you!

See more SOC3 artwork here!

Oh, Summer, Thank You for Coming!

 It is officially summer...

and I am officially on VACATION!

 I am still planning a trip or two

and one of them will be to a favorite city!

 ...And, I need to be near water.

Playing in my art journal

for Kristin's SOC3~

Summer of Color 2013,

week #2

Orange & hot pink!

More here...check it out and join the fun!

Have a happy day!

~k

Summer of Color 3 :: Week One!

 Summer of Color 3 is here!

 Thank you to Kristin from TwinkleTwinkle

for the wonderfulness & colorful, creative fun,

and for all of her hard work!

This week's color duo is citron green and aqua!

I am excited for my Summer vacation 

to begin in six days!!

~k

Seeds of Hope

With love to Boston...

Hope.

In finding peace

when there isn't enough here on earth.

always,

~k

Live Each Day:: Journaling

With a grateful heart, I try to really LIVE each day.

{Nobody ever said it would be easy!}

Hoping you get to do something you love to do today...

~k

Sneak Peek...

...before the new year...♥