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| 5/11/21 Mt. Rainier from Maple Leaf Park |
The last time I sketched Mt. Rainier from life, I had
been feeling bitter, angry and sorry for myself about the pandemic, and I
needed Her Majesty to give me a well-deserved kick in the head, which she did.
This time, it wasn’t a kick. It was more like a hug, and I felt my heart swell
with joy and gratitude for all that my life and this world offer me every day.
Every minute. Whether I deserve it or not.
I did go back and read your post and check the sketch from last year. That was still pretty early in the pandemic and I think anger was the stage most of us were going through at the time. I'm glad Mt. Rainier gave you a hug this time. Lovely sketch! It is easier to appreciate what is in front of us now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments, Joan. We've all been through a tough year!
DeleteIt feels like we can have hope again! Wish I lived closer so I could take a class from you using watercolor pencils!
ReplyDeleteIt feels wonderful to be hopeful and optimistic again, doesn't it? I look forward to the time when I'll feel comfortable teaching again!
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