It's the color I am drawn toward when I am painting landscapes, and it's one of the most challenging colors to maintain when using the watercolor medium.
Yellow represents the third chakra, Solar Plexis. It is symbolic of identity and inner strength. It is the color of self-definition.
Lately, I have felt "out of it", defined by chakras as out of alignment. I have been unable to complete the third chakra painting in my Treescape series however I am hopeful that will change soon. The composition is set, all that's missing is the yellow, the color of ego.
I have been organizing for upcoming show submissions, deciding which pieces will go where, and making sure I don't submit the same piece to different shows that overlap. I am trying to prepare for what could end up as a whole bunch of rejection. I feel vulnerable. I am still at war with the inner critic, and the truth is, I don't think I will ever peacefully co-exist.
Beautiful new header, Robin--like watching the clouds disperse and letting the sun enter.
ReplyDeleteThe inner critic is with all of us; we listen and we ignore--we'll always wonder who's right.
I like the warm sunny analogy, Hallie. I tweak the blogger layout from time to time and this felt better. I guess the solution is to not question instinct and gut feelings - the inner critic is the opposite of trust.
DeleteI love your yellow based paintings you've shared in this post, Robin. I full well know the inner critic. I think I'm more the inner personality and that critic is the outward one. Sigh... I hope all your submissions are accepted and that you come out of your sense of disharmony within.
ReplyDeleteFinding a way to ignore the critic is important to the survival of an artist, Sherry. If I figure out a better way to do that, I will let you know about it! My submissions will range from a museum show to a local art association show, and I will update results as I receive them.
DeleteBeautiful work Robin. I believe painting totally and completely for yourself and no one else helps to rid the chatter of the inner critic. ONce you set a goal to paint for museums, shows, associations, etc. the chatter of the critic begins with things like, its not good enough, no one will like it, the color is not right, people will judge, etc. etc. etc.
ReplyDeleteThat is the exact reason why I have to constantly judge my work, Carolyn, because I want to beat the critics to the punch. The only way to avoid the critic is by staying inside the security of the studio walls and never take anything before the public eye, but then a resume does not grow, goals for my work do not shift and mature, exposure does not happen, and my art remains a secret between me and my self. I suppose that is always a choice.
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