Every moment of light and dark is a miracle. ~Walt Whitman

What is light? I thought I knew, but the class Layers of Light, by international artist Laly Mille is opening my eyes in new ways.

The dictionary definition says,

 Light: The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

In my life, I often wish it could be all “light”, and easier. Yet as Laly showed us… a blank white canvas, all light, has no definition. It takes some contrast, shadows, or layers to really let the light shine. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This concept is fascinating me.  Perhaps all the struggles of life, are providing layers that give our inner light more definition. More light. 

The first painting project is about adding layers of light and contrast. It was hard for me at first to deliberately add some black ink.  But after I could see how the dark spots contrasted with the layers of light colors and actually brought my eyes to notice the light. In my photo,  the dark branches of the trees highlight the rays of sunshine. 

Layers of Light with Laly Mille is exceptional, and I have only completed week 1! I am learning art is a way to shine our light with the world. Including the hard parts. 

Now is the time to unite the soul and the world. Now is the time to see the sunlight dancing as one with the shadows. ~Rumi

Blessings of luminous light,