Magic and Alchemy

Love’s Glow

acrylic paint and water soluble crayons on canvas (24” x12”)

"In love's glow, there is great magic"

 

I finally finished the painting that I’ve been working on (more off really, than on) all summer. I wanted to create something that felt magical to me and was inspired by Stephanie Lee’s sweet lanterns and yes, I’m still obsessed hooked on turquoise.

Magic and alchemy happen when we live from a place of love. Alchemy isn’t just about turning lead into gold…it’s the transformation of one thing into another. Love transforms life. Oh, I know that’s the simplistic version but truly, when we bring love into the equation, it transforms us, it transforms situations, it transforms relationships and it transforms the world.

This painting is, for me, about seeing the ordinary with new eyes…with the eyes of love. It’s transformative. A whole new world can appear that never before seemed possible, especially when we perceive ourselves with loving eyes.

 

One way can be learned by starting to see the magic in everything. Sometimes it seems to be hiding but it is always there. The more we can see the magic in one thing, a tiny flower, a mango, someone we love, then the more we are able to see the magic in everything and in everyone. Where does the mango stop and the sky begin?

Joshua Kadison

 

Where indeed does the mango stop and the sky begin? Blessing of love, magic (and the blurring of lines), to each of you.

 

Comments

[Olivia Brown]

It is so beautiful, kate, I love it and the idea behind it as well. Sometimes I think that faith is believing that ultimately love will transform. xoO

[Susan]

Hey Kate, that is a very magical piece of art! Your talent shines tru with your use of colors, placement and a bit of whimsey ... and always your words, thank you for leaving me with something more to ponder.

[Ruth]

I love your painting, Kate! It is joyful :)

[Serena]

Bravo! Your painting is gorgeous, Kate! I love the peaceful and happy feel to it.

[Janece]

What a gorgeous painting and an even more goregous post! Love transforms everything, doesn't it?

Thank you SO much, Kate, for your fantastic contribution to my post!! This is such an heartfelt topic amongst us gals...it's a pleasure to read what you feel about it!

[jaime]

Oh Kate, such beautiful words, and such a lovely painting.

I love this part...

*A whole new world can appear that never before seemed possible, especially when we perceive ourselves with loving eyes. *
I am working on that. And I will carry these words with me as I go about my day today.
xo