Is your heart screaming?

Mine certainly feels that way some days.  We live in a time that is beyond challenging, and I suspect that some of you are as emotionally drained as I've been.  From climate change, wars, political unrest, madmen, to drug cartels and so much more, the chaos and horror is unprecedented.

Last week's paint-throwing session has morphed into a series of 'Screaming Hearts' and I'm having trouble stopping.  I came across a quote by Roma Downey  that says it all:

"When hate is loud, love must be louder".  

I'd say these hearts are pretty darn loud.  The high-key, high-contrast colour speaks to me of the polarity that seems rampant these days.  While that may be one way to boost the volume of love, I'll bet there are dozens more that you, as artists, could create - think rough texture, hard and jagged lines, discordant themes and more.  The challenge is on!

I'd be delighted to share your version of a Screaming Heart...feel free to post a link in a comment below.  And if you have a favourite quote about love, I'd happily see that as well.    

And I'll leave you with another quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. that really resonates with me: 

 'I have decided to stick with love...

hate is too great a burden to bear.'  

May your week be filled with love, light and the certain knowledge that eventually we will all remember that we are all one.  

It's been a fabric week...

...for splashing paint, 

admiring,

finding serendipitous sleepy hearts,

using the finished star stencil,

embroidering on

and sighing at the amount of mending and repair yet to come on my favourite paint shirt.

Painting time in the studio has been limited as I prep for a family visit - can you see me doing a vigorous happy dance from where you are?  I'm sure you can!!

May your week have been filled with creative fun, no matter what that may be.  See you next week!

Coming up hearts...

...and roses, too, if you're a traditionalist Valentine's aficionado.

If you're in the Creston, BC area, why not gift your Valentine with one or the other?  My home studio  (2315 Erickson St., Creston, BC  250-428-2115) is sporting a Valentine-themed wall, with Gelli-printed hearts on a 4 x 4 canvas (you can see the whole series here),

From Have a the Heart Series II - 4 x 4 "  $25.00 each

a deep red rose canvas,

'For You' mixed media on gallery wrap canvas 6" x 6" © Win Dinn  $60.00 Cdn. 

and Valentine tags to add to your gift ($4.95 each).

                  

       


















There are more themed items at the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, too - why not pop by and take a peek at the art show and sale there?

And if you're not totally overwhelmed with the month of love, watch for my special post on Valentine's Day for more lovin' in a completely different format.