Your One Job
This Painting will be at the Mendocino Art Center Gallery as part of my solo show from November 1st-22nd.
Hello friends, it’s been a busy week with a busier weekend; lot’s of lists and check marks and more things added to the list. This morning I’m heading out to Incarnation Church to lead a All Souls and Saints Icon making workshop for 20. I have a long list of materials to pack in the car to get on my way. As I was dashing up the driveway to my studio to load the car a wonderful vista over the vineyards emerged: golden rows of vines, a silky layer of fog ribboning above the river beyond and two brightly colored hot air balloons floating above. I took a glace and told myself I’ve got no time to stop – get the car loaded and get going- my head told me. As I dashed into my studio I saw this painting propped against the wall ready to take to my Mendocino show, it gently reminded me – your one job is to observe this brilliant moment -and so my heart listened and I stopped walked out on the patio, drank in the moist morning air, let the sun warm my face, watched the birds out flank the floating balloons and gave thanks.
This is just a little reminder to me and you (now I’ve got to go – I have a workshop to lead!)
Diane!
Lisa, I just love this painting, and the reminder about our one job!
Valerie Komkov Hill
I stopped and observed the beautiful autumn leaves in a park today. Places to go, tings to do, but seeing that golden sun illuminating the leaves was too enticing. And they would be gone too soon.
Elia Pochron
Afternoon Lisa,
We had a day and a half last Friday!
My Engilsh Mothe -in- Law would say often on those inspirational outings.
First stopped at the Church of the Incarnaton and met with Allison to hand her a check donation for the fire relief effort from the sale of sewn tote bags.
Visited the scantuary and amired your art display .
We then drove , got lost, and found the
Awful burnt community.
Once at the ranch , my St James family took on a deep breath to all you enjoy each day at the ranch . I especially liked the new art center 🎨
Much love and appreciation for all you do to brighten the place .