Envy
Happy Monday!
Today, I am grateful for fans and air conditioning, and I’m praying for those who are suffering from this heat. Since I’m stuck indoors, I’ve been studying the painting on the wall that I finished a few weeks ago. I’ve also been watching videos of my new favorite artist, Vladimir Volegov, on YouTube. He recently posted videos of himself painting a family portrait, and it is exquisite! That’s not a common word in my vocabulary, but it came to mind as I watched him work. The painting glows. I could feel the warm sun on my skin and hear the water lap against the rocks as I watched him paint. Then, I looked at my own painting again. Insert sad face. I’m proud of my painting, but it’s going back to the art room tomorrow. I know it will be years before I can paint like Mr. Volegov, but I am inspired to try to see the way he sees and learn to add more liveliness and vibrancy to my work. If only it could be as easy as he makes it look! I’ll keep you posted.
I’ll keep you posted.
Kidsillio 