While walking Emmett this evening, a tree caught my eye. The golden leaves looked so stunning against the midnight blue of the sky. That inspired my art for today.
I recently finished Keri Smith’s latest book How to be an Explorer of the World and enjoyed her simple suggestions for appreciating the beauty all around us in our day-to-day lives. She encourages us to pay attention to our senses. As an “N” (Intuiting preference) on the MBTI, I tend to notice patterns, themes and meaning – more of the intangible qualities. What I got out of reading this book were ideas to cultivate more “S” (Sensing) ways of taking in information like observing specific, concrete details and literal data.
I gathered fallen leaves and then took them home to do crayon rubbings. I practiced my sensing muscle by trying to describe specific details like color and texture. I look forward to more exploration of the world!
what a lovely way of exploring your senses! and the rubbings are so delicate. love them!
Excellent content and style…keep up the good work!
You inspired me to pay attention to leaves this weekend while I walk to the hospital and church.