The Spark

It starts with a spark - all art, that is.

A thought, feeling, color combination, light pattern...

any of these may be the spark.

These sparks excite our imagination, make our hearts beat faster,

and start us on our creative journey.

For me, the spark may ignite a creative art quilt project

 that ends up 60" x 80" and hangs upon the wall, 

or an elaborate beadwork necklace that is months in the making, 

or a photo that I'm proud to put my watermark on.

I've been involved in art making long enough to know 

when I come in contact with that spark,

I grab it - then and there.

So, when I looked up from my morning coffee and peanut butter 

toast to see branch patterns splashed across our silk curtains, 

gleaming dust covered table, and illuminated dried daffodils - 

that I really should have thrown out - 

I grabbed my camera and tripod.

Who says that creative spark can't come before your morning coffee is finished 

and you're still in your PJs ?!

Hoping you seize that spark and have some wonderful, creative adventures.

See you again in a couple weeks.

Linking at The Photo Heart Connection

with my favorite photo from March (the first).