Abstract Existence

Insight - Albert Einstein

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."

— Albert Einstein

Here's to 2012 - Happy New Year!

This morning I woke up to a beautiful, cold, and wintry Pacific Northwest day with an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.  It's New Year's Eve!  2011 has been amazing and I'm incredibly excited about 2012. 

“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

The above painting image is of a Christmas commission that was a gift for someone on a rowing team. It's called, "Keep Calm and Row On," and it was so much fun to create!

Here's to a safe, healthy, happy and fabulous New Year!

 

 

 

Insight - Henrik Edberg

"Don't get lost in details and unimportant things. Realize what is most important in your life and discard what you don't need."

 

 - Henrik Edberg, The Positivity Blog

 

Insight - Confucious

"The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large."

- Confucious

 

Insight - Ray Zahab

"By attempting what might seem impossible in our lives…by taking risks…by pushing and reaching out for the edge, we free ourselves from our own boundaries. We each have one trip on this planet – and making it count – feeling like we have celebrated and gotten as much out of life as we can – that’s what challenging ourselves is about. We are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for. Impossible is nothing more than a state of mind. Go out and test it."

- Ray Zahab, Founder of impossible2Possible

Insight - James Thurber

"It is better to ask some of the questions than to know all of the answers."

- James Thurber

 

 

Insight - Leo Babauta

"Take the easiest step you can imagine. Once you start moving, you’ll feel unbelievably better. "

- Leo Babauta, from Zen Habits

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday Sale!

With Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday all coming up within the next three days, I've decided to have one incredible sale from now through Saturday!  

If you've been considering a purchase, or need to buy a gift for someone on your list this year, this is a great opportunity to save some money.

Many of the paintings on my website and within my Etsy shop have been discounted and some have been discounted by as much as 35%!

If you have any questions, please let me know; you can email me at hwinfieldfineart@gmail.com.

Thank you!

 

Studio Rituals and A New Painting

Nimble Morning, 24x48 Inches, Acrylic on Gallery-wrapped Canvas, c 2011

There is a part of my workday that I always find interesting, strange even, and this morning it occurred to me that I should write about it and try to describe it.

Insight - William Wordsworth

"The little unremembered acts of kindness and love are the best parts of a person's life."

- William Wordsworth