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This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realise it is play. The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is. I’m here to tell you that the path to peace is right there, when you want to get away. When you are present, you can allow the mind to be as it is without getting entangled in it. If you miss the present moment, you miss your appointment with life. That is very serious!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

The year's last, loveliest smile!

 Watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm 12″ × 8″
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For me, Autumn holds a special fascination. First of all because my birthday is in Autumn in May, and although May could officially be classified as Winter, here in South Africa some of our most gorgeous days are in May – clear, cloudless skies, temperatures still in the early 20 degrees Celsius and a landscape filled with colour, with Nature unwilling to let go of her summer finery. It is also the month for mid-year tax returns, and I always enjoy getting that out of the way!

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  1. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    An absolutely gorgeous composition. The bands of color and the reach of the branches are so well placed. It's a very pleasing, inspiring experience to look at this piece. I can see your love for autumn in the way you painted it.

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    1. Maree ClarksonDecember 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      Oh wow Kathryn, thank you for that! I must say I really enjoyed the flow of the paint on this one, it just worked out right!

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  2. Elizabeth KendallDecember 5, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    So warm and lovely!!

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