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Creating Masterpieces of watercolour illustrations and of poetry. Capturing Moments of faith in the Lord Jesus, of our family activities, of motherhood and of parenting. Collecting Memories that are events, and stories from books and online. Cultivating Magnificence of being God's creation, of the improvement of our wellbeing and our environment.

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How Life Is Like A Watercolor, Cymplified!

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Life is like a watercolor.

The process of painting a watercolor is like living. How?

Gather our materials. Pencil, eraser, paper, paintbrushes, glass or jar of water, palette, watercolor paint, scratch paper and tissue paper. In life: We are equipped with these “materials” to make the kind of “watercolor painting” or life we want.

life is a watercolor materials

Sketch our picture. Maybe even recreate our inspirational source such as a photo of a sunset. Use our pencils to draw with the end result in mind. In life: Here, we make plans, execute them, erase mistakes. We sketch out goals that are significant to the end result, which is the life we desire.

sketch before watercolor

Mix your desired colors. Try them out on the scratch paper. Do they look like what you had in mind? Is it the same color as the source you’re replicating? In life: Are your everyday goals and activities aligned with the picture of your outcome?

Apply the colors on paper. See the colors come together. Do they work according to your taste? In life: So, now you’re living, that is, “painting”, a life. Do the details satisfy you? Do the desired “colors” look good together? If not, and if the paint is still wet, you can blot it out with the tissue paper. That means, you can still make changes. Each new day is a chance to start a change for the better.

watercolor outcome

When the painting is done, look at it. Criticize it. Be as objective as possible. Does the outcome please you? What would you do differently? In life: Have you achieved your dreams? Does the life you are living fill you with joy and peace? 🙂

How about you? To what process do you liken life?

About ceemee

I'm a blessed child of God, a wife and a mother to three.
I love reading, writing, and creating poems that rhyme.
I also draw my thoughts down on paper with glee.
I learn, laugh, sing and play with my kids most of the time.

Comments

  3. Khim says

    This is a heartwarming post. <3 The way you portray life like a painting is powerful. And I'm now having reflections in my mind. Will try painting (though not a good painting and see how I am able to draw my life in colors.

    Bookmarking this as I type. 🙂
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  9. theresa says

    When I was in my elementary days, I love water color. Now, I totally forgot how to use one. Think I need to get myself some coloring materials soon!