Clarity



"Counting Koi" (partial view)



The title of this post was originally going to be "Resolution,” that thing that some of us do as a New Year’s ritual.  For me, resolutions are a good way to frame the upcoming year … a way to set my expectations for the year and to take advantage of the energy that comes with the thought of starting something new, turning to a fresh page.  I thought of the word CLARITY, which I had lately been using as an affirmation word.

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Years and years ago in my high school French class, our teacher assigned us French names to use in class as we practiced conversation.  I was given the name Claire (ugh, I thought at the time) -- no sassy name like Yvette or Suzette for me, shucks.

But now I like the name.  “Claire” means clear, bright … “Clair de lune,” of course, moonlight.  So, this will be the theme for the year and my goal for my watercolor art.  Several years ago, when one of my art teachers reminded us to “paint the light,” I really had no idea what she meant or how to create it.  But now, this is what I strive for … to paint the light, to capture brightness.  I will remind myself and affirm that I have CLARITY in my paintings and for life in general.

May you have Light and Love in life.  Blessings and Happy New Year to you!