How many times in the past 11 months have I expressed regret at lack of time for my art? I felt my “creativity” was taking a second place to constructing a second home in western Washington. How silly of me!
Our home is now in the finishing stages. Months of thought and seemingly hundreds of choices are now manifesting in the physical. And, what have I learned? 😉
Our home is a work of art. The clean lines of the inside walls, ceilings, and corridors, the color palette, the woodwork, all reflect a simplicity in taste that embodies the vision that my husband and I had for our home and our lifestyle.
Aha! I have not been in absentia from creating art for all these months, I have been creating a home as a work of art. Creativity has flourished, the raw materials have simply changed.
And now, as we move into the final push towards completion, I am smiling. Everytime I walk into our still unoccupied home, I am inspired to take a deep breath and simply enjoy the fruition of many hours of effort, while looking forward to the hours ahead of returning to work in my new studio!
Linking to Nina Marie’s Off the Wall Friday blog so you can check out other artists.
Your new home is beautiful!! I love the clean lines and huge windows. It truly is a work of art.
Precisely my kind of home. You have done a stunning job.
How timely-very sage advice and perspective for me. We are still cogitating over remodel vs different house. I appreciate your perspective.
Oh, Judy — it looks beautiful. And serene, and centered. I love the windows and the views from them. I hope I can visit one day. Great AHA! xo Judy
It looks gorgeous — so open and spacious…clean and quiet…and natural, somehow. 🙂 Congratulations!
I agree. A home is a work of art. The lines of all the corners and the shapes of the spaces that are created will be looked at for years to come. And as the sun goes across the sky, the light and shadows change on the walls and ceilings.
And a beautiful work of art it is! I am sure you will come to your “other” artwork inspired by what you have created with your home!
oh Judy, it’s looking amazing!! I think of you every day and hope ”everything” is going well…..x