There's nothing more daunting than a blank white canvas, (or a blank blog page, i'm realising). Every time i'm feeling the dreaded artist block , i turn to nature for inspiration. I have a real fondness for photography, and love to capture that pure rawness that only mother nature can provide.
This is a photograph i took whilst holidaying in the highlands of Scotland. I just had to paint it, instant inspiration. Arbirlot Paradice . The smoke billowing through the air, with the rays of the sun dancing between the trees. It felt absolutely magical. My darling little angels playing in the water as if blessed by Gaia herself.
That's the kind of view that makes an artist mix colours in her head , paintbrushes moving as if led by magic. The kind of magic that can only come from expressing yourself as your truest self.
Completely in the moment , completely complete.
Here's to nature, you beautifully inspiring beast.
Ali
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