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Tuesday
Jan262010

be still ::: in progress

here's a portion of a large painting i began working on today. i love narrative painting, but, man, it takes TIME. so, i'm constantly talking to myself about patience and the benefit of all the story layers in the end.

i just can't get over how the act of painting can teach me so much about everyday life. i'm listening, God.

Reader Comments (8)

ooooo myste i love this so much, how big is it? i been having the urge to paint a huge painting, i must purchase a big canvas so when i have the urge i can do it! xxx

Jan 26, 2010 at 2:41 | Unregistered Commentermitsi

i ~love~ this Mystele...
You teach ~me~ so much about how art is a discovery of the self
<3 <3 <3

Jan 26, 2010 at 3:45 | Unregistered CommenterVicki

Oh I cannot wait to see the whole wonderful piece!!!!

Jan 26, 2010 at 7:44 | Unregistered CommenterMary

oh, girl! this is your story? i've sat here for over ten minutes in awe, and wondering how the painting would translate into words. i'd love to curl up with a cup of tea and hear you tell it.

Jan 26, 2010 at 8:53 | Unregistered Commentermiz katie

Mystele, Brenda sent me to your site. I found hers this week. I must say you gals have talent! Love how you can see things and put it to art. It's kind of like a vision. I see visions or dreams and put them to words - you put them to paper or canvas or whatever works. We are both artist. I wish I could express my self on medium but I'm not gifted that way. People are very visually oriented these days, so your gift is very valuable and needed for such a time as this. Your light shines into the dark souls of men to give light. It takes courages to express yourself in any form. You are a courageous woman! Thanks for inspiring me today.

I love that you are a work in progress! Keep growing closer to Jesus ~Patrina <")>><

Jan 26, 2010 at 13:08 | Unregistered CommenterPatrina

Keep going!
You're on to something here...

Jan 27, 2010 at 19:56 | Unregistered CommenterDJ

Excellent piece!! This is my favorite. All your paintings are beautiful but these two are amazingly beautiful!! the composition the colors are in love with each other the stlye the playfulness, the rich and boldness between color and shape. What else can I say - it's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Jan 28, 2010 at 5:46 | Unregistered Commentermagaly ohika

It is worth the story layer of the process - keep going!

Jan 28, 2010 at 5:47 | Unregistered Commentermagaly ohika

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