Do I even touch on the shit storm out there in the greater world? I think not. So much to cover, so little desire to plunge into that muck today. I’ve started painting again and while I’m no professional artist, not by a long shot, I like the title one of my mother’s friends gave my art – Outsider art…
(fresh off the easel – “Cousins” … my daughter age 8, son 3 and nephew 2… many moons ago on MV)
Outsider Art basically means one who creates stuff without any formal training. That would be me.
Between creating and spending time with my animals here on the farm and down by the sea, I am finding some calm in the storm and I hope you have discovered little pieces of yourself again by indulging in those small but important things you enjoy but don’t normally give yourself enough time to do.
So… while the most intelligent life forms on earth continue to pollute it with their selfishness and greed and willful ignorance, the animals and nature and the creativity they inspire remind me there is still much beauty in this world and it’s forever worth fighting for 
I’ll leave you with a few scenes from the spaces and creatures I am so fortunate to tend and love…. and some simple words of wisdom… Have a safe holiday weekend, all… I’m off to fold some clothes and mow some lawn. Focusing on the simple things I have control over has truly been a saving grace in these troubling times.
And you’ll know you’re on your path
when you really don’t care what anyone thinks of it –
Karen, how about this idea for another painting: the goats in their doorway that you have here. mom
I LOVE outsider art. One of my very favorites was Jon Whiddon whom we lost way too soon. Keep up the good work, art wise and enjoying things.
Hello,
Your art work is pretty, you did great. I love the horses and the goats, the critters make me smile.
I happy taking walks with nature. Beautiful flowers and sky capture! Happy 4th of July to you and yours!
Love the painting….thanks for the pretty pictures~
Nice painting! I like the play of light and shadow on the figures.
Ditto to your Mom’s idea
Goats, sunsets and outsider art. I am an outsider artist too! I love this piece. It captures the modd and feelings perfectly. And it doesn’t have those problematic faces (I can do animals just fine — faces are another thing altogether — at least, faces that look like those they are supposed to!) It’s lovely painting and I hope it finds a home at Stella.