Good morning beautiful people!I would like to start this day by saying Thank YOU! I don't know how you do it, but you have woven a magic carpet and allow me to ride it daily. Your words, your comments, your selves boost me UP, and I am so grateful. :)
My wish is coming true.
Yesterday, I was firmly inside my bubble of serenity, undisturbed. I floated through the day in bliss.
I printed out the directives that I had put together yesterday morning (3:30 am) for the department, (three pages) in preparation for the meeting. I photocopied them and placed them in their mailboxes. I even showed it to the Vice Principal in charge, and the Principal to make sure I didn't have anything over the top on there, and they want to use it as a template for other departments!
I took something that was frustrating me, and I turned it around. If I don't make a change, then I am doing everything for nothing. The department needs organization desperately, and that is exactly what I am doing. Even if I decide not to do this again, I will have achieved my goals.
I painted the above in photoshop as a celebration. That is how I was feeling yesterday. Floating.
It's challenging indeed "painting" with a mouse, but you know I love a challenge. *wink*
I also worked a little bit more on this landscape, and I believe now I am finished with it. :)
First stage:
(click on image to enlarge)Second stage:
(click on image to enlarge)I made the mountains snowy and blue and added the fall trees on the edge of the lake. Better. I didn't know what to do with the brown goopy things behind them.
Final stage:
(click on image to enlarge)I got rid of the goop, gave the mountains more definition and a darker color, added a few birds, and voila. Landscape Dream!
The next step in my creative endeavors is to combine the two skills I am acquiring in photoshop: digital collage, and painting. I am excited to see what I can come up with!
It has been such a blessing being part of this blogging community. I might sound like a broken record, but I cannot say it enough. I am challenged, inspired, supported, and nurtured daily by this Fountain of Love, this Tribe of Creativity, and I cannot get enough! :)
Thank you again!
Blessed be :)
17 comments:
Wow, your work in photoshop is really good. I know how much goes into it, as I uploaded the program last year and it really is overwhelming - let alone creating something from scatch, out of your own mind. Awesome!
Oh Genie!
Both of your pictures came out beautifully! I have a HUGE smile upon my face after seeing them. Reading your words each morning ALWAYS uplifts me and I'm DEEPLY honored that you can enter my space and find peace there as well.
I'm SO Very Proud To Know You!
*Warm Hugs*
Tabby
I firmly believe that what you give to others comes back to you tenfold. You are just as inspirational and supportive to others as we are to you. The blogging community really is a wonderful place full of optimism and hope. It is even better because you are here.
I am glad you are finding insightful ways to turn your work life into a positive and your creative work is absolutely beautiful. You are blossoming and it is wonderful to observe. Keep up the good work!
Beautiful pictures. I am so glad your wish for serenity manifested for you. I missed casting my wish yesterday.
You have come a long way!
Genie,
Love your painting...it's fabulous! I love how you posted it in its growing forms. Incredible that you can paint that on a computer. So talented. I wouldn't even know where to start.
I am so happy you are following up on your intents! Good for you! But 3:30 a.m.? Oh, Genie, what in the world are you doing up at 3:30 a.m.? 3:30 a.m.!
((hugs))
Painting in photoshop is REALLY difficult and you've done an exquisite job! (I never managed to get a handle on it.) I always find your use of color to be very engaging--so saturated and full feeling.
I can't wait to see what other dreams you make!
Much Joy, Merry Making, Many Blissings~*
Molly
great finished piece. hey thanks for stoppig by and commenting on my self portrait...and the sweet words...have a great day.
Your landscape is really amazing. I can't believe you can do that on your computer!
Congrats on the good mood and taking charge to make change. =)
Nice work, Genie! I'm glad that your day went better and I couldn't agree more...the blogging community is indeed an amazing place!
Congrats on the wishcasting. And on the new creative tool. Nice work on both!
What a great compliment to have your expectations used as a template for other departments. It sounds like you really have a good grasp on the way things should be going. Hope that the expectations go over well with the other teachers!
That landscape piece is so fantastic! I liked watching it come together in stages too.
I know exactly what you mean about getting addicted to all the positives in the blogger community. It can be a wonderful community to be involved with!
Way to go being a force of nature at work and thank you for that tutorial, fascinating.
They need your skills desperately there don't they? I hope they realize how lucky they are to have you.
Dear Genie,
. . . And *I* thank you, for your comments always make me smile :) ... and your blog here is filled with sincere exploration, in artistic and living expression, and frank effort to full-fill your *own* dreams (and you know how I feel about that!). . . . Be blessed, Genie, and Be-loved :)
In Joy,
Kristen
Hello Genie! Thank you for visiting my blog and thank you for your kind comment:) This landscape is beautiful - certainly something from a dream. It's colorful and magical. You have wonderful positive energy that comes through in your writing!
That is so amazing - I have very little creative talent myself.
I'm so very happy that the magic happened for you.
I got a new flexible keyboard and it's real weird to type on - but so quiet - I'm not up to speed and am slogging along to type even this little bit!
Im not sure how blogger has managed to wipe me off your bloggers follow list...but im still here!
Thank you Cherry! :) Welcome to my blog honey! I used to use Corel PSP and I find it a lot easier to use, but shhh... don't tell the pros :)
Thank you Tabby! :)I am very proud to know you too honey :) Hugs!
Thank you so much Bree for your very kind words. :)
Thank you Fatma! :) The great thing about wish casting Wednesdays, is there is one in every week :)
Thank you Rebecca! :) LOL! I don't why I am waking up this early. I woke up again at 3:20 this morning.:( Hugs!
Thank you Molly! :) PS is challenging. I just want to conquer it! :)
Thank you Tina and you're welcome! :) I enjoy visiting the wonderful world of amazing bloggers :)
Thank you Tori! :) "Painting" with PS seems to be my current project until I can get my studio space together. :)
Thank you Judi! :) I beg to differ on your assessment of your own creativity :) Creativity comes in many forms. You are a very talented writer. Extremely humorous! :)
Ah Musey! STUPID BLOGGER! :)Oh. but you're back today! YAY! :)
Thank you Roberta! Welcome to my blog. I will visit soon! :)
Thank you Serena! :) Your words are always encouraging :)
Thank you Kavindra! :)Wishcasting is fun! :)
Thank you Jenn! :) The blogging community is a wonderful place! I think for the most part, people are most themselves on blogs.
Thank you Suzie! :) They need a lot of things there. Question is, do I have the stamina? :)
Thank you Kristen! :) Your comments always read like beautiful affirmations! :)
Thank you Carla! Welcome to my blog honey! :)
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