Spark Joy
Spine tingling, unabashed, and one of the best human emotions! The one thing I know about joy, is that it can be 'sparked' by the smallest ember.
My personal favorite is seeing or experiencing amazing artwork. The creativity and the challenge to our imaginations provides the brain with those 'feel good' endorphins. But we all appreciate different things. A memorable golden oldie tune plays unexpectedly, finding your best loved item on sale, walking down the street and encountering a new puppy , or discovering a hidden gem of a restaurant or travel destination.
Joy can be sparked by helping others, providing charity to those in need, or giving someone a compliment. Even a mystery that becomes 'clear' - the unknown giving way to an "aha" moment, gives us a certain feeling of joy. There's the joy like "effervescence" in champagne, bubbling and spraying sweet mists above the rim of the glass. And there's joy that comes from being at peace, happy with your life, your surroundings and the present.
My personal mission is to spark joy through my artwork. I attempt to make visual the textures, sounds, scents and tastes that bring joy to me, via colour, line, vigor and even imperfection! Inspiration can be found in all environments and translated into a work of art. Original art can play an important role in making your environment joyful, or peaceful, or alive or serene. Hopefully it fills you with a connection to an artist whose work resonates with you - and when you make your environment more creatively stimulating, you improve your life!
