The Path Forward, From the 25 Days of Minis Portfolio, 2022, Acrylic on panel, 8 x 8 inches, Framed-9.5 x 9.5 inches

This image brings to mind a long path through nature when it seems like we'll never reach the destination or a resting place. Recently I was walking a path to a waterfall in Blue Ridge, Georgia. People said, "It's just a quarter mile.  Easy!" It was a rough but trodden path which I loved. After a while, some people came along going back down.  I asked if I was almost there, hoping I was. They said, "No."  Ha! I was ready to turn back.  But instead, I kept going forward without any need to arrive but just enjoy the exercise and beauty of the Fall leaves.  

Finally, I arrived at the waterfalls called Branch Falls Branch. The name said it all.  It was just a simple branch and the falls passed over a smooth stone wall. I'm told families like to slide down the falls like on a water slide into the pool below. I'm so glad I continued forward along the path even though I contemplated turning back, not because of the falls but because it felt so great to take such a walk in such a beautiful place.

The path forward is how I feel about my art practice. I just keep on making art and showing up and it becomes very rewarding and the arising challenges that often come end up so worth it.

The Path Forward
Acrylic on panel
8 x 8 x 1.5 inches, 9.5 x 9.5 x 2 inches, Framed.
Available
225

Part of our 25 Days of Minis 2022 Collection. Collect them all!

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