Presence

"Presence" Acrylic on Canvas by Sam Ashley
'Presence' Acrylic on Canvas

Detail of Presence. Acrylic on Canvas by Sam Ashley
Detail; 'Presence' Acrylic on Canvas

Presence.

How do you show up and be truly present in your life?

For someone like me, who is in my head a lot (way too much, lets be honest), Painting brings me into the moment.

For the most part, when I paint, or draw, in particular drawing from life, I am completely present and 'here and now'.

(Big sigh) What a relief that is!

Everything else disappears for a while, and I let go of my worries.

Yet, strangely, at the same time, I seem to be able to solve many of these concerns I have.

Its like painting gives me a second insight, a deeper awareness, some spiritual connection to (for want of better words), a higher self.

Gift wrapped kaleidoscopic secrets to the universe disguised as colour, line, shape and pattern.

The present is Presence.

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