I was overwhelmed by color! Color choices for my palette, that is.
What to do?
Also, this topic may not sound relevant to you if you’re not a painter, but I believe that it is. Here’s why.
Art imitates life, right? Or is it the other way around?
Right now, I am transitioning, from one country to two (the US and Canada) and from my house to a barn. I’m getting travel-ready, de-cluttering and streamlining as I meander my way through my late fifties.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by choices. We are faced with soooo many here in the capitalist, consumer-driven west.
I Refuse to Take Sides by Kathy Crabbe (Lefty Oracle Deck)
Editing things out is hard (and that’s my forté!)
So, what did I do? I listened to my intuition and I pondered upon what I truly enjoyed color-wise. For example, I like to work with a large palette of colors instead of color mixing and my paints don’t have to be the most expensive on the planet. That way I can play around with lots of colors, have fun and not be too precious or feel pressured because some paints cost $20 for a 5 ml. tube!!!
I listened to my soul (in the deep of night) and I went naked under the stars with a jar of Nettle Infusion. I emptied my mind. I called upon Mother Mary and Rhiannon for assistance. I made some to-do lists. Then next day I forgot them (intentionally) and I bought a huge 60 paint set of well rated but inexpensive gouache tubes.
I realized that it’s okay for life to be full and multi-colored but that in the emptiness and quiet of meditation I can hear Her voice and find home amongst the stars. For that I am grateful and for you!
Sparkly Blessings!
Kathy ‘Kat’ Crabbe
Soul Reader & Artist
p.s. the oracle card above is from my first and favorite oracle deck, The Lefty Oracle.
About Kathy Crabbe
Feel Kathy’s healing energy guide you with a gentle touch. You ARE in alignment with your soul’s purpose.
As a soul reader, astrologer, artist and oracle deck maker I provide a safe space and encouragement to assist my clients in shining light upon their gifts and hidden depths in tune with spirit and the divines.