heART therapy

Creativity has a such a beautiful way of unlocking our spirit.

It awakens something nestled deep within us.. and stretches its wings out to fly.

This past weekend I was given a lovely gift : the opportunity to just create freely.

Ben watched the kids, and dropped me off at an 'artist retreat centre'.

Paintings by Anne Renouf

Ok, it's actually the gorgeous 'off-the-grid' home of my artist friend Anne Renouf who I introduced you too over a year/half ago!

I was delighted to be invited by her to join their ladies afternoon of:

art making.

tea sipping.

music listening.

discussion making.

laugh sharing.

wine bibbing.

snack munching.

fire crackling.

dog wagging.

real heART therapy.

 The hours passed slow and peacefully.

Five small canvases filled easily and freely.

I haven't painted like this in what feels like forever.

As a mama who's used to 'alone' time being a fast shower... you can imagine how rare this treat was to have hours lost in a playful palette.

On the drive home I felt so calm and relaxed,

"it feels like I've just had a massage" I told Ben.

"No wonder, it's probably the first time you've ever stopped moving..!" he replied (referring to the constant 'go' mode of motherhood).

All that to say, I love painting.

I'm thankful for this chance to create.

Thankful to Annie and her friends for sharing this space/place with me.

Thankful to my guy for encouraging me to go, as he stayed with the kids.

A little paint can go a long way to brighten my day.

colour me blessed,

Mel ;o)