Sunday 30 December 2012

Contemplation

Its that time of year when we all find ourselves thinking about the year thats leaving and how to improve in the coming year.

Before starting my blog two years ago I had spent years without painting a single picture.Now I make time to paint through good times and bad.It has been the saving of me in many ways.Picking up a brush is the continuation of a journey and I am very fortunate to have found companions only an email away who are on the same journey.

It seems the more I paint the more I feel I have so much more to learn.It can be frustrating,lonely at times but the joy of painting is always there.

For 2013 I plan to, with God's grace to learn by copying famous paintings more often.I also plan to start a sketching group and go to landmark places around Luton.I still don't sketch as much as I should and this will hopefully give me the motivation.

Contemplation
Oil on canvas board,8"x8"
SOLD
Thankyou so much to everyone for all your kind comments and support this past year,you are all an essential part of my life.

Happy New Year and God Bless You All.

12 comments:

  1. You've had an eventful year Azra - and some truly great work to show for it. Always inspiring to me that you keep on painting through thick and thin. Looking forward to what comes from the goals you've set for 2013. Happy New Year!

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  2. I love your roses, Azra, and these are just beautiful. Wishing you blessings of great health and much happiness in the new year. Happy painting!

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  3. Dear Azra, wishing you a wonderful 2013 !...Really have enjoyed visiting your blog and admiring your always lovely works ! xx

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  4. That is so true about (with) everyone, it's more to learn (at least that's the way I feel!) God bless us, each and everyone! Cheers and Hugs across the pond! xxooxx

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  5. It's good to think like you passing year to make the most of it happens. I'll meet you on the fact that we must practice as much as possible because the desire that devours us is still there. I wish you much happiness to you and those around you, an happy new year 2013 very creative. Your roses are beautiful Azra !

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  6. Have a wonderful New Year's Azra. I look forward to many more paintings from you and our fellow wonderful bloggers!!

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  7. Happy New Year Azra! Looking forward to another year of great paintings; Like this one!

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  8. Happy New Year, Azra! All the best for 2013 x

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  9. We share a love of roses and your painting is lovely. I struggle with the leaves so was admiring yours.
    Have a fabulous and creative 2013. I love your blog I visit but do not always have time to comment.

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  10. Another beautiful rose painting, Azra! I wish you the very best for 2013. Happy New Year, dear friend!

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  11. Dear Azra:) I think you made your biggest jump last year when starting using oils. Your paintings are so alive. Your roses are beautiful and your birds are my favorite. I'm look forward to see the famous paintings you will copy.
    I want to thank you for always being so enthoustiastic about my paintings and your kind words. I appreciate so much!
    I hope we can enjoy each others art in the coming year.
    I wish you and your family all the love and health in 2013:)xxx

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  12. You have been marvellous at keeping painting so often and I think the results show. It must be nice to look back and see such good progress. Your colours have become lovely and fresh and alove. Happy new year and good luck with your plans.

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