"Cactus Flower" Contemporary still Life Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Cactus Flower" Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

5" x 7" Oil on Panel

 

To view my paintings, or to purchase, please visit

http://www.maryopat.com

The Value of Quiet Time

I know that meditation is good for the mind, soul, and body.  I've read about it in a hundred books.  For me, it's easier said than done.  Like so many of my friends who have been on the 9 to 5 treadmill for years, being your own boss and working from home can be both a blessing and a curse.  The luxury of being able to create art when the mood strikes is wonderful.  Waiting for the mood to strike can be dreadful. 

That's where quiet time comes in.  After scurrying around cleaning an already clean house, re-checking e-mail, and ticking off the to-do list, (a casualty of so many years on that treadmill), the only thing left is to sit quietly and contemplate.  Quiet time clears the mind and makes way for new ideas.  An idea for a side line business or a totally new way to paint can suddenly pop into your head when the distractions are missing.  Suddenly, in the wake of a new idea, the heart quickens and life becomes a little more exciting.

Life is Art, paint your dreams!

Mary
http://www.maryopat.com

"Green Pears" Contemporary Still Life by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Green Pears" Contemporary still Life by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

5" x 7" Oil on Panel

 

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http://www.maryopat.com and thank you for visiting

my blog!

Congrats to Stevie Denny "GVAL Artist of the Year"

This is my friend Stevie at the Gilbert Visual Art League spring social

with her "Artist of the Year" ribbon and gift card.  Stevie's another wonderful

artist that I'm so lucky to know here in sunny AZ!  Check out some of Stevie's

beautiful paintings by following this link http://www.steviedennyart.com

Little Bobber

"Little Bobber" Wildlife Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

12" x 12" Oil on Canvas

 

This little grebe is just bobbing along on a lazy summer day.

To view more of my paintings or to purchase any of my work,

please follow this link: http://www.maryopat.com

Happy Summer!

 

 

"Ballerina" Figurative Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Ballerina" Figurative Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

16" x 20" Oil on Canvas

 

The original photo used for reference was taken by Freda Austin Nichols.

To view more of my work or to purchase any of my

paintings, please follow this link http://www.maryopat.com

Thanks for dropping by!



"Cat Eyes" Pet Portrait Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Cat Eyes" Pet Portrait Oil Painting

 by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

7"x5" Oil on panel

 

To view more of my work or to purchase any of my

paintings, please follow this link: http://www.maryopat.com

Thanks for visiting my blog site.  Have a joyous day!

 

All Art Arizona 2014

 

Art Intersection in Gilbert, AZ  put on a very nice reception on May 31st for the

opening of the All Art Arizona 2014 show.  I was pleased to see

that work from four fellow members of the Gilbert Visual Art League were also included

in the show, which will be on display until July 26th.

 

I'd like to pass on a link to a website that some of my creative friends

may be interested in.  Check it out!  http://www.skinnyartist.com

Thanks for visiting my blog site....have a Wonderful Wednesday!