Seasons of Creating (Art Creation) - Artist's Life
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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9M ago
 It's been a while I know, but if your here I hope you find it worthy of thought! A seasonal view from my front porch This post came about after reading an email from spiritual writer I follow and after having sat in my garden wishing it wasn’t too hot to be out gardening: I use a lot of gardening metaphors here  - no apologies…….well, I’m a gardener....I just am.  I think of creating just about anything in life is reflected in how our beautiful Mother Earth creates on her palette in nature.  It’s so plainly out your door to absorb if you choose.  If you tak ..read more
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Change - How does it show up at your table? Artist Life goal setting.
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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2y ago
Jingle Bells - 8 X 10" Colored Pencil Painting - SOLD As the New Year approaches and we reflect over the past, which let’s face it the past few years have been something we all want to change.  Change back to life as it was, pre-pandemic, or a new normal with positivity and health.   Recently I read that "Sometimes Change wants a place at the table.”  And it resonated with me so much today when I sat with my “cuppa" in hand to do my normal prep for New Year thoughts, goals and aspirations.  No resolutions here but real deep thought into my looking forward persona ..read more
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Artist Life: Sketch Journaling - My Sojourn and synchronicity.
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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3y ago
Pages from My Gratitude Journal My Sojourn = Sketch Journaling My definition of Sojourn when it comes to sketch journaling are travels and temporary stays in beautiful places captured on the pages of a journal.  Whether in the form of drawing/painting or words, or a combination of both.  This with the sole purpose of "Letting synchronicity happen!" I believe Our World was made with the same creative energy as are you.  So in one's journey with keeping a journal, I find the energy placed into a travel journal needs to be of pure heart and intention.  It’s your mar ..read more
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"Southern Girls Series - Saucer Magnolia Branch", A new series, and the last painting of 2020
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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3y ago
Southern Girls - Saucer Magnolia Branch, 6" X 18" Colored Pencil on Ampersand Pastelboard, Available For Sale   Starting a new series is like starting a new year, and I had to get a jump on 2021 by getting this one going during 2020!  Although this was my last painting of 2020 technically, I was looking forward to 2021, Spring and a fresh year, full of possibilities.  We all needed to mourn 2020 and I realize 2021 could be similar but I choose to look on the bright side.  Just like I'm ignoring all the snow, ICE, sleet and more cold temperatures much of us ha ..read more
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Finishing Touches on Plein Air Colored Pencil Pieces - "Old And New River Birch-Shirley Plantation Winery"
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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3y ago
Trying to get your creative groove back during a pandemic involves a lot of experimentation.  What inspires and what needs to be completed fight the usual battle when you are your own boss.  I won't necessarily say it's a fair fight cause after all we are creatives right!  Often what inspires often wins the war.  However this time the "what needs to be completed" won out!  Today I'm sharing a trick I use to make it a more fair fight.   Old And New River Birch - Shirley Plantation 8 X10 Colored Pencil on Ampersand Pastelboard (A Plein Air start and studio fin ..read more
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A Note To Myself - "The Space In Between" - Artist Life
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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4y ago
Slocan Lake View Colored Pencil on Ampersand Pastelboard 6 X 12" Note to my Readers: This post was written prior to my last finished colored pencil piece "Welcome Wellies" you can see it here.  At the time I thought it might never get finished. I wasn't quite sure I would share this on my blog as it's personal to my journey as an artist and adult but here goes.......  The Space in Between, the skills in between the mastery or the sales.  The paintings in between or not yet finished, or maybe never finished.  Much like the Seasons in-between of nature, all have their pl ..read more
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"WELCOME WELLIES" - My Salute to a much loved family home and downsizing.
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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4y ago
"WELCOME WELLIES",  20 X 16, Colored Pencil on Ampersand Pastelboard Setting up what was to be the last Still Life at our big family home, was more than just your typical set up. It was to be a fond farewell to the home where we enjoyed raising our boys and welcomed grandchildren. This painting was one I thought about composing for a very long time. Putting together a garden vignette scene which would tell a personal story, of joy in past days, family and a bright future.   It showcases many generations welcomed in our home; my mother's circa 1940's red umbrella, my Welly ..read more
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Trees, ancient, towering, majestic and awesome!
Gloria J Callahan, CPSA - Fine Art Paintings
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5y ago
Entwined - Charleston's Angel Tree 12 X 24, Colored Pencil on Ampersand PastelboardFor some time now I have had a fascination with trees. My first son even works for the Dept. of Forestry.  I live on a wooded lot in rural VA surrounded by some amazing specimens. And that doesn't always mean towering giants, twisting branches can be full of artistry and character even in the smallest of Japanese Thread Leaf Maples.  The image above "Entwined" is a partial section of the upper carriage of The Angel Oak Tree, near Charleston SC.   "Angel Oak is a Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park on Jo ..read more
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