New Artwork - Motherhood

Today I finished my first artwork since giving birth. it’s called ‘Motherhood’

 

‘Motherhood’. Acrylic, markers, pen, pencil and tissue paper on board. 25 x 25 cms. October 2011

You might remember my post a while back about this artwork feeling unresolved, and let me tell you over the last month-and-a-half of staring at it, I’ve had plenty of inspiration about how I’d like to complete it.

So today while Nanny looked after baby Maxie, I had the delicious luxury of unleashing all of those hours of musing onto the surface. Oh, it was bliss! YAY! It felt so wonderful to come back to making art after a break of full time Mummyhood. Those few hours today have invigorated me to no end!

I’m really happy with how this artwork has turned out. It feels lovely and soft yet also strong, energised and full of life. All the qualities of being a Mummy (and then some).

I’m really looking forward to seeing how these new life experiences influence my art from here-on-in. Lucky for me, Nanny’s day is now a weekly thing, so regular Friday-art-making-day, here I come baby!

C xx