Saturday, January 16, 2016

Art

Art - my new passion for 2016

At the end of last year I took up watercolour painting and I am loving it.  Art is so relaxing. I was between jobs and thought I would try my hand at it.

So here is my impression of Uluru or Ayer's Rock in Australia. Looks pretty easy to paint, but trust me it is not.


The Aboriginal people believe that Uluru was created at the beginning of time by Spirit people and is hence considered a sacred or spiritual place.

I've never been to Uluru but would  love to visit. Somehow I've always felt it was a place of significance though I don't know what that significance is. Perhaps that will be clear when I get there someday.

This week I went back to work - same place I finished up at in September so I am thrilled to be back there as I love it there.

My son got accepted into the Architecture Master's programme so I am thrilled about that and so proud of my boy.

Been reading Beyond Past Lives by Mira Kelley - an interesting read though some parts of it I did not resonate with. But then that is what books are all about - you take what feels right and discard what doesn't. Her book raised a lot of questions so I guess from that perspective that's good.  Will have to meditate on the answers.

I hope you all had a good week.


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39 comments:

  1. Reader WilJanuary 16, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    Ayer's Rock is also on my bucket list! I' ve never seen it, though I have been a dozen of times in Australia.
    Wil, ABCWTeam

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    1. SuzyJanuary 17, 2016 at 7:07 PM

      Thanks Wil. I hope you'll get to see it someday

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  2. Debbie D. January 17, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    That's a lovely painting, Suzy and a fascinating destination. Glad you got your old job back. Congratulations to your son! Wishing you all the best for 2016.

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    1. SuzyJanuary 17, 2016 at 7:10 PM

      Thanks Debbie. There's something very captivating about Uluru even in a picture.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    art, beautiful mobile cell.

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  4. Ruchira KhannaJanuary 17, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    Absolutely loved your art work, Suzy.

    I am happy to know that the new year has started on a good note for you :)
    Happy for your son and I also loved that book. Sure there are some aspects to that book but if you continue to ponder upon...you shall embrace it. The past--destiny--happiness!

    Pleasure to have you on board
    xoxo

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    1. SuzyJanuary 17, 2016 at 7:13 PM

      Thanks Ruchira. Will have to meditate on the questions for my own answers. Happy to link up with your WW.

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  5. Vishal BheerooJanuary 17, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    Hi Suzy, it's a fabulous painting and it helps one channel energy, I feel:)

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  6. MlissabethJanuary 17, 2016 at 7:21 PM

    What a lovely painting! You realy captured the textures and grooves of Ayer's Rock. I have not seen it, but your painting looks similar to the photos I have seen. I wish you well in 2016 also.

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:12 PM

      Thanks Mlissabeth I almost gave up it was so hard but I'm glad I persevered

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  7. MlissabethJanuary 17, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    What a lovely painting! You realy captured the textures and grooves of Ayer's Rock. I have not seen it, but your painting looks similar to the photos I have seen. I wish you well in 2016 also.

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  8. Kala RaviJanuary 17, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    Beautiful painting Suzy! And I believe you when you say it is not easy! Unlike oils, watercolors paintings are not easy to manipulate or rectify! Enjoy this beautiful and creative hobby.

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  9. vivinfranceJanuary 17, 2016 at 9:45 PM

    I find watercolour the most difficult form of painting, so bravo for your success.

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:15 PM

      Thanks Viv. Everyone tells me that but I am loving it and slowly getting to understand watercolours better.

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  10. restlessjoJanuary 17, 2016 at 11:08 PM

    That's a great passion to have, Suzy! I always fancy trying it too. I was hopeless in my schooldays and have never lifted a paintbrush since, but people change, don't they? Have a happy week! :)

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:16 PM

      Thanks Restlessjo. I too hadn't painted since school but I thought I would try and I am loving it.

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  11. RajlakshmiJanuary 17, 2016 at 11:45 PM

    I could see the resemblance. Beautifully done. Ulluru is on my list ... waiting for a long weekend to go there :D Congratulations to your son :D

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:20 PM

      Thanks Rajlakshmi. I too definitely want to see Ulluru

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  12. RekhaJanuary 18, 2016 at 3:07 AM

    For a non-creative like me, this itself is a masterpiece. :-) Adding Ulluru to my list of places to visit in Australia. And congratulations to the big boy. :-)

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:21 PM

      Thanks Rekha for your kind words. Glad you liked it.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    have fun this Sunday.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 18, 2016 at 8:50 AM

    How wonderful to find a hobby in wich one finds so much joy, wishing you lots more of it.

    Have a nice abc-day / week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    Congrats to your son! Am intrigued with the Aboriginal people - and love their art. Do they still live separate, or have they nowadays integrated with the Westerners? Thanks for visiting me!

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:25 PM

      Thanks Jeannette I guess they must have integrated. I don't live in Australia so not too sure.

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  16. NabanitaJanuary 18, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    Beautifully done, Suzy..I missed visiting it when I was there..Maybe next time :)

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:25 PM

      Thanks Naba. Always good to have something for next time :)

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  17. Sid @ iwrotethose.comJanuary 18, 2016 at 6:29 PM

    Gorgeous painting, Suzy. And I must add, as someone who cannot paint - I'm a wee bit envious too

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:26 PM

      Thanks Sid. Never thought I would ever pick up the brush again after school. We never know until we try :)

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  18. Beloo MehraJanuary 18, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    That looks so amazing! I would love to visit this sacred mountain too, esp now that I know the legend behind it. Congratulations for your son's admission.

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:27 PM

      Thanks Beloo. Yes Uluru is a very spiritual place. But I think we have to be there to feel it.

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  19. Lady In ReadJanuary 18, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    love the painting.. and you have inspired me to add one more goal for myself - paint something ..(i have always wanted to)..

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    1. SuzyJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:28 PM

      Thanks Lady in Red. Do give it a try it's great fun.

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  20. Roger Owen GreenJanuary 19, 2016 at 1:57 AM

    We have lots of art this week, which is a GOOD thing.
    ROG, ABCW

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