This is an oil pastel drawing I did on 5/22/12, titled "The Ends of Things". On the back of the drawing I wrote, "it's come to a point where the ends of things are swirling around in me - The end of our dear cousin's life was out of my control. But some of these ends are in my control & the end means the beginning of something new. I need to see these things through. The designs... The project... My books... They swirl & I'm dizzy, I need to tie up the loose pieces. Yes, this is what I need to determine myself to do."
Yesterday afternoon I wrote in my journal of pages, "I want easy but I also want my dreams. Hanging in the balance - that's me, it seems. So used to being unfinished. Telling myself it doesn't matter anyway. Who cares because in the end Jesus will still love me. But I know I need to push through and that small seed encourages me with the promise that one day - one day I will see clearly that it was worth it when there's something to show for it and I'll be able to say to myself 'well done' instead of just wonder what could be."
~Brianne
Linking up here with: Random Journal Day - a lovely community of journalers,
& sharing my art journal page with The Art Journalers on Flickr.
You know I believe art is sometimes such a deep expression of emotion it that cannot be articulated but instead expressed in its own form. However, I think you have captured both aspects. Deep thoughts and poetically rhythmic! Brianne- so grateful you are joining us! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn! You articulated your comment so well, I appreciate it!
DeleteThis is a thought-provoking post. How many times have I started something and given up on it? We know God loves us, no matter what. Your painting speaks to my heart.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for letting me know that. Comments like yours and Dawn's (above) keep me going!
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