A Little Green

Today's challenge was all about green. This is a more comfortable color for me. I think I reside in the cool shades of the rainbow.

After I colored the woman green, the Hulk immediately came to mind. I used to watch the show on tv when I was a kid. I loved to see the mild mannered scientist David Banner erupt into a raging, green monster!

I guess I could relate, having a somewhat explosive temper myself! It's the Taurus in me, I guess.

And then there's Joni Mitchell in my head, again, singing...

Just a little green
Like the color when the spring is born
There'll be crocuses to bring to school tomorrow
Just a little green
Like the nights when the northern lights perform
There'll be icicles and birthday clothes
And sometimes there'll be sorrow

--Joni Mitchell, Little Green


And Maya's green page.

And this is where it all started! The gathering. I love that part. Focusing on just one color may sound limiting, but I actually find it more liberating. It's one less dilemma I have to struggle with and I can now focus on techniques or composition. This challenge is becoming something of a creative habit! I hope to keep it up long after. I think that's the point. Just to train my brain to believe that art is good for my soul and it is a habit that must be practiced daily. I felt a little resistance today, and I think that's good. I like overcoming that feeling and getting to the creating. Please be sure to stop by Misty's blog and see her work and the works of other participants! It is truly inspiring!!