So I’m going to be totally honest and say since finding out I’m pregnant, I haven’t much felt like making art. Strange, because in the lead up to falling pregnant, you couldn’t get a pen/brush outta my hand!
Maybe it’s got something to do with morning sickness setting in and already doing a whole lotta creating already on the inside :) Anyhoo, over the last few weeks I’ve managed to throw a few artworks together.
This one (above) is called ‘Estuary’ and it was inspired by my favourite documentary series called ‘Planet earth’, narrated by David Attenborough. Seriously, I could sit and watch those episodes for hours on end – the natural world never ceases to inspire/awe/relax me. So good.
This one above is called ‘Spirit’. It was the first artwork I created for the year – and I painted it before I knew I was pregnant. It’s since become one of my faves because if you look closely, it looks to me like two swirly people spooning with an energy between them, and the one on the right looks pregnant :D .Well, that’s what I see in it anyway. My family :)
Finally, I finished this one last week when I got myself some new twinkling watercolours. Mmmm – you can’t tell by the picture, but they’re kinda iridescent and multi-faceted in the light. This one is called ‘Emerging Vibrance’ and it’s inspired by hormones and my growing little baby :)
A friend of mine commented that since I’ve fallen pregnant, my work has softened and looks a lot more gently. I haven’t noticed until she said it, but I think she’s right, especially when you compare it to something I created only 12 months ago, like I Only Have Eyes For You’ or ‘Peacock Aura Soarer’.
Anyhoo, I’m off to start my weekend. I started a new job this week working in a child care centre so I’m ready to put my feet up and relax the weekend away.
Hope you have a great one too xox
