NYC Rockin New Year's Eve party got nothing on us. The Mulligan's reaching new levels of Tom Foolery, stayed up to 1AM. Champagne, artery clogging snacks, noise makers keeping crabby neighbors upset all night, we partied til the last chip and dip consumed.
Bleary eyed, my kids reaching new levels of crazy counted down to 2012. I wasn't helping the situation by spiking their sparkling cider.(KIDDING!)
This New Year's Day (while your riffling through drawers for those pajama jeans), husband snoring softly in front of football, kids glassy eyed from sugary goodness and pigs in blankets, why not take an aspirin and sneak away to create?
I need recovery from the 9 day school vacation. I'm pulling out the art stash ( as soon as I skip over my first resolution..exercising). I'm going to drip, splash, swoosh and mop, with a paint brush of course. Or, I may sit aimlessly, staring for hours out the window. It's great for a headache.
Inspired by thinking of a cold winter's night, sitting by a cozy fireplace (we only have a candle place) I made this painting.
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| Winter Fire by Denise Mulligan |
start forgetting all those resolutions you never intended on keeping. ;)
Keep the new year opened, fresh, filled with possibilities rather than rigid goal setting. Unless you're OCD and your enjoy that kind of stuff.
HAPPY 2012 To One and All!
12 comments:
Im feeling like a champ today...stayed up till 1 am too with my 12 yr old, Ryan and Mr G. we watched the Twilight Zone shows a lot and I started a scarf for my sons girlfriend. Ill have tok blog about that experience I am making up a scarf pattern as I go. wait till you see my weird design. Happy New year , Denni
Love your colors and the free-flow of your art you have the best inspiring posts ever.
- KAT -
I took a step toward creating today and cleaned out my hoarder of an art space. I don't work well in chaos! Great painting!
Happy new year Denni!
Thank you Kat, I can't wait to see your scarf design. I'm so glad you like my posts. Happy New Year!
Hi Liz,
Happy New Year to you!
I always need to organize before I begin anything. My life is all about battling chaos, especially in my own mind. Art is messy and I'm typically messy so my art space needs organization before I begin and after.
Lovely creation ~ there is a 'glow' to it and wonderful colors! ~ thanks ~ namaste, Carol ~ Share the Creative Journey and A Creative Harbor ~ Happy New Year!
Your kids will remember staying up late and celebrating. Worthwhile fun for the family inspite of those grouchy neighbors. Love the way your painting glows.
The colors and layers in your painting rock! I am looking forward to the kids going back to school so I can get back to my routines and creating more.
Beautiful colors. Happy New Year!
Sounds like a good party was had. I'm feeling a little less than bright today - a whole three days after New Year as we have neighbors that just don't know when to quit - (three weeks of it). Love the new look blog. Your abstract painting is wonderful - the colours work well together creating a warm atmosphere. Have a great 2012!!!1
I have been cleaning and organising quite a bit, but mainly the last two days have been mentally cleaning and getting back to some creative head space... love this time of year and the process... glad I found you and this lovely work through CED...xx
I really love that face in your header! Your style is lovely. I hear ya on being glad the winter break is over, I spent two solid days working in my studio right when school started!
Happy painting!
Ajax, from CED
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