Remember back in December when I first began returning from the Zombie-Land of Gluten and I finally woke up enough to experience
2.7 minutes of bouncy?
One of the major signs that I was starting to feel better was when I finally picked up my pastels and began to paint some of the beautiful people I've encountered in Papua New Guinea. At the time, I had only completed two paintings--but by the time I left the US a month ago, I had actually finished
four. Hooray! Gluten-poisoning is becoming a thing of the past, and my long-dormant creative side is continuing to emerge with more and more strength. Who knew that such a tiny little protein could wreak such havoc in my body?
I'm excited to see how I can incorporate the creative arts more in my life during this next term. So far, since I've only been in PNG for 2.5 weeks, my creativity is being utilized in learning how to cook favourite recipes gluten-free, singing the Hallelujah Chorus with an Easter choir, and tackling the large pile of mending in my closet! In the meantime, here are all four paintings gathered in one place.
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| In Mama's Dress--Dedua language, Papua New Guinea (soft pastel on suedeboard, 2014, private collection) |
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| Amamas Na Paitim Han--Adzera language, Papua New Guinea (soft pastel on suedeboard, 2014, private collection) |
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| On His Shoulders--Gadsup language, Papua New Guinea (soft pastel on suedeboard, 2014, available) |
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| First Books--Adzera language, Papua New Guinea (soft pastel on suedeboard, 2014, available) |
(Curious to know the process of creating a painting?
Visit my art website to learn more about how an image comes to life!)
What creative projects have you been working on recently?
