Showing posts with label metaphor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label metaphor. Show all posts

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Sunday Sketches

The other day, my favorite place to walk my dog, the Chehalis Western Trail, had been cleared of leaves. I realized it was a metaphor relating to having a clear path and it appeared that everything along the path was inviting and beautiful.

When I returned home, I decided to create a mandala capturing this walking meditation. I started by painting a colorful path across the circle and then added some of my experience. I felt the need for words and let them flow along the path.

Walking Mandala
watercolor
18" X 24"
More Sunday Sketchers.....

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Primrose, a Metaphor of Life

In my readings I have come across several people who have tapped into their inherit strength in order to overcome huge obstacles in their lives. From people such as Helen Keller to single parents raising children, the list is enormous and inspiring.

Today I noticed one of my primroses from last year deciding to bloom out of the muck of brown leaves. It reminded me of the struggles of life which we fall prey to and how from the muck we manage to shine so brilliantly as we reach our highest potential.

This tiny primrose serves as a metaphor of life.