Homecoming - "Broken Wing" collage

Hi again :) I hope you are having a great week!
Do you know what is beautiful about creativity and making art in general?
One of the things I admire the most is you can do as little or as much as you want, that you can do projects which will be very different from each other - in style, in time consumption, in the colour palette - but you will get satisfying, eye and heart catching piece of art anyway!
There are no "right" or "wrong" ways of creating - you can go minimalistic or very rich and detailed. You can be bold with colours or go for a very subtle palette - and it all works as long as you put yourself in it. It's your voice, your moment, your emotions and decisions what and how to create. And it is all fine - no need to worry is it "me"? It has to be you :) You've made it!

Collage below is one of these ones which I made just for myself, my own pleasure, taking all the time I needed to design it, glue it and paint it. And believe me - it felt just great. It is one of these, which were waiting to be done, I had it on my mind for a long time - and it felt like coming home again.
I just dived into it and almost forgot to come back.

"Broken Wing"- 20x60 cm collage on canvas (8x24'')

For me, there were many important things happening during the process, a lot of new things and new feelings. There were new supplies used, new kind of print - but what was more important for me there was a learning curve. Things I wanted to try and practise for a long time... not all of them could fit into this one painting, but I'm optimistic and hoping there will be a chance to continue this journey.
At least I know what I want to explore and learn!

For a long time in my head there were inspirations which wanted to be used - and knowing how long I kept them waiting I could be sure they were shaped and processed enough by me to be my own voice - exciting and fresh for me, an experiment which waited to be done since the painting I've made on a wall years ago. I was so ready... and here it is. I'm pleased with the result and I didn't even use half of the ideas I would like to try!

(If you would like to listen a bit more about the "inspirations processing" - check this great TEDx video by Austin Kleon - summing up his concept which he presented in his book "Steal Like an Artist". very valuable 12 minutes, I think!)

As I explain to my students - it's easy to spot the project I've made at home, in my Studio. Selection of textures, elements assembled together, colour choices - all that should tell you that I took my time to create it. I can't tell how much time exactly - but it was spread over 3 or 4 days, working a bit here and there, enjoying my family and my Studio in the same time. I loved it and I should now make a promise to myself I will repeat that very soon.

There are many nuances and details I'm proud of  - and even though they may not be visible on the photos I have the satisfaction knowing they are there - and they ARE PERFECT. And I think it is the most important here, in this process:)

I wish you - and myself - many similar creative moments.

Give yourself time and permission to do all the things you'd like to do, finally.
Play, experiment, try and have fun. This is the only way I know to grow.

huge hugs