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About blchapman

Born with the soul of an artist and nurtured by my drive to explore the world and the human spirit . As a young adult I turned my attentions towards the culinary arts. It provided an outlet for creativity while providing for my material needs.As the years went by I came to realize that I was, in part ,denying the artist within due to fear and not wanting to be my mother's competitor.After escorting my mother through her end of life journey as her primary caregiver I came to realize that life is short and precious and I could no longer deny what and who I am. I am an Artist. An explorer . A lover of life .

'Beauty Going In'

Choosing To Take a Leap of Faith.
When I began the process of accepting myself as an artist there were nudges of doubt.The pull was unmistakable.Powerful and freeing as it pushed the doubt was pushed aside.In the early morning,while waiting for my first cup of tea to steep,I pick up a brush and dap it into paint,releasing the color with strokes of texture and movement.Giving thanks for the new day while allowing for the freshness of new light in a new day to flow out into the work.It is both energizing and peaceful.All doubts dissipate with each step towards accepting and releasing the artist within me.