Lovely Jean, and reminds me of Archangel Raziel 
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Hereās something I just finished. Itās the first one along the lines of what Iād like to start sharing on instagram. I like that it just presented itself and by hardly caring. Interesting given the word that remained there. I guess thereās caring by holding lightly and theres caring that strangles 
Iāve had ideas before starting which I havenāt been able to manifest yet but this one just came about by messing around. Yay for what wants to come to the surface! 
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Beautiful palette with the words ācareā in the light tints and āin the chaosā in the darker tones feels just right; your composition worksā¦the vertical and horizontal blocks of rectangular-ish shapes lead the eye around the whole piece. I beg to differ that you hardly cared while it presented itself. I believe that you cared deeply by allowing yourself a light hold, curiosity and the courage to explore when you didnāt know where you were being led. To me, the white flower shapes are too representational in a piece that is non-representational. That being said, I like the idea of something white in that area that extends vertically into the blueā¦maybe some caligraphic marks that would relate back to the actual words. Well done, Kate! I think you have an idea for a series and hope you keep going and see where it takes you! 
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Thank you Norene. What lovely words.
I agree about some more marks where you suggested. I see it now youāve mentioned it. & yes I thought the leaf/flowers represented what might grow from care in chaos and like the idea now of that section being more connected to the rest.
Iām not crazy about the colour palette but itās what emerged. The darker shade is a clay paint, so earthy, literally of the earth.
Iām not sure if I do have an idea for a series but Iāll see what bubbles up. What did you have in mind when you said that?
Anyway, gosh I so appreciate and value what youāve said. Thanks again Norene!
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I think the idea of a leaf/flower growing from chaos is greatā¦just make it more abstract!
When I mention working in a series (10-15 pieces that move you forward, despite any discomfort), I mean your next painting will have different colors since youāre not crazy about the ones you used, but still using ācaringā and āchaosā and colors/shapes/marks that evoke those emotions and how caring might very well calm the chaos; or how chaos can be completely overwhelmingā¦
Youāre very welcome and once again, I think youāre on to something!!
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Thank you Kate. Iām curious how this makes you think of Archangel Raziel.
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I like how your chaos just appeared as you were messing around. I can certainly see the chaos and the flower gives hope.
I am sort of working on a series of faces, which is what Norene meant by series. I had to ask her what she meant by series and she explained and told me I already had a start.
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Hi Jean, itās the rainbow colours. As in Raphael is represented by green and Ariel is light pink, Iāve heard Radleigh say Raziel presents with rainbow colours. & sometimes presents as a ball of living energy all moving of weaving in and out within itself. So your pictures reminded me of that
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Thanks Kate. I remember Radleigh talking about these colors. Iāve been trying to memorize what each of those angels represent and I keep forgetting but thatās ok too. I have been thinking of playing in Midjourney an angel representing each of those colors Rad talks about. Iām excited about this because of how beautiful these angels turned out. That will also help to remember their special talents.
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Work in progress! Iām donāt know where Iām going with this piece; I know it needs to go somewhere!!
It was great having Nila join us today!
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This is beautiful, Kate.
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For my fellow creators!
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Still donāt quite know where this piece is going!! Itās gone somewhere though and yet it doesnāt feel done to me. Does it to you?? Iād love to hear your thoughts
Mahalo 
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Iām not sure what ādoneā means to you. I sense it is a feeling. I can see it might be finished. But it has to feel finished for you. Maybe leave it for a bit, create something else, come back to it later and see how it feels o you.
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Yes, it definitely a feeling as to whether a piece is finished or not. Thank you for the suggestion to leave it for a bit! Coming back to it with ānew eyesā has always helped me!
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I showed my drawing to my son last night and said maybe someday Iād learn to draw a perfect circle. He said why? I said Hmm, ok then. Why? He typed, Everything is not perfectly round.
I replied, thank you for pointing that out. Now I like my sketch better.
He has art talent and heās really good. Heās using it for work drawing up window sizes and coverings at work.
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What a good reminder your son gave you!
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