Chapter 2
Hidden Art - the art which is found in the 'minor'(everyday) areas of life.I can really over think how to add Hidden Art to my life. Instead of focusing on the little things I can do everyday, I only focus on walls that haven't been painted, a skirt I haven't made my daughters, finding a picture for a wall, and there are many other "big" things that loom in front of me, but I'm sure you get the picture.
I was recently reminded while reading another book that art doesn't always look like we expect. It can look more like putting flowers on the table, wrapping a present prettily, writing a creative note to your husband or kids, or anything small that you have put a special touch to. I realized after reading this that at times I do as Mrs. Schaeffer terms it "Hidden Art". Now if I am going to have Hidden Art in my life, which I should do as a Christian, there are going to be some things to remember.
- Art involves my conscious discipline.
- It will require me to have priorities.
- I need to be looking for expressions of artistry and expressions of beauty.
- I need to consciously do something about it.
- "If only" feelings will distort my personality.
The display of my children's pictures, the sign on the wall, and a few of my Willow Tree figurines.
Right now a lot of my time has been helping my daughter learn to sew a quilt. Since I've never sewn a quilt myself we are having an exciting time. I am helping her build skills for adding hidden art in her life.
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I think you're right--when you're raising children, much of the "hidden art" is time invested I them. :)
ReplyDeleteI've had my personality "distorted" many times by "if onlys." ;)
There is often art, and beauty, in the unexpected, if we will only look to see it!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post today, thank you for sharing :0)
I love that you pointed out how you are sharing your artistry with your daughter. What a pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteI think there is great satisfaction in having our children share art with us and we with them. I guess it goes along with the idea of having no greater joy than to hear that they walk in the truth.
ReplyDeleteI love what you said about art not always looking like what we expect and that it can be found in such simple things as wrapping a gift. I love to wrap gifts and add little touches to make them look special, but I never considered that art before...until now. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful that you are teaching your daughter how to quilt. She's not only learning a skill, but you are both creating precious memories together. I am looking forward to teaching my daughter how to sew this summer, too!