Impressionist American Skaters

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Olympics again -- this time the womens’ skating has begun and WOW!  All of the women had skated without the dreaded “fall” and each one had their personal best -- it was so amazing to watch each one put their passion and elegance on the ice and skate a routine that wowed the audience.  The sixteen-year old American skater, Miral Nagasu was the first to skate -- this young American skater has the most graceful lines and spins -- it was her first time ever to be in the Olympics and she came out and performed like a champion!  In my opinion, she was the best on the ice -- she is presently in sixth place!

She opened the door for the rest of the women to skate their best!  And they did!  The night went on with each skater giving their best performances and the scores were great -- this competition is something to watch!  And even though our skaters are young, The Americans are in fifth and sixth place and we have a chance for a medal!  And both of our women are teenagers --isn’t that impressive!  Their impressionistic routines were incredible to watch!

Paintings are born from passion -- life is born from passion -- passion is what keeps us going in life.

Here’s to a day filled with passion!

When was the last time you went skating?????????

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Diane@DianeLeonard.com

Impressionist Skaters

The Olympics are once again inspiring me to paint with passion.  The flips and turns of the Ski Jumpers is so amazing -- how they do those flips and turns is astounding -- I know that I would not even be able to do a jump -- remember I am on the environmental “Green” slopes.

And then the Ice Dancing pairs are so graceful and they skate in “sync” with one another to music -- each note a part of their routine.  We gained another medal in this event with the pair of Meryl Davis and Charlie White skating to Andrea Boccelli!  They are impressionist skaters.

 I have painted so many beautiful paintings to his music that resonate a special magic!  Music is such an inspiration in all parts of our lives -- it can make us smile and dance and remember wonderful moments in our lives.

Who invented skates?  Skis?   I wonder if they ever thought that their invention would turn into Olympic events?

And paint brushes -- who invented those?  And isn’t it amazing what one can do with a paint brush!

Artists spend years learning the techniques of art and then creating their own “look” to their art -- their inspiration and their passion is in our hearts and the expression of life is what we are creating.  

As we celebrate the Olympics, let’s celebrate all of the American Artists who create beauty for all of us to see.  This is the time to buy American Art!

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Impressionist Skating

The Olympic pair skaters are so amazing -- they are so graceful and powerful at the same time -- watching them skate to music truly inspires me!  The Chinese pair skaters were so elegant and beautiful together -- they have been training together for a long time (eighteen years) and are now married -- she couldn’t contain her joy with smile when she made those amazing jumps -- it was pure joy to watch.

They won the Gold!  They came out of retirement to skate for the Gold and that is exactly what they did -- the crowd was behind them, they even slept in dormitory rooms (although married) just to have the opportunity to skate for the fourth time in the Olympics!

I was in awe of all of the skaters and saddened when they fall during their routine -- especially when they really can do those jumps.  As an artist, no one knows how many times I have worked on a painting, or wiped it out and started over, or how long it took me to get the painting to be magical -- the world does not see me fall on my butt -- and thank goodness for that!

The Olympic athletes spend years practicing and practicing to be the best and as artists, it is the same passion that drives us to paint and bring our work to the world.  And that same feeling is what a painting filled with joy is all about!  A State of Happiness -- the best place to be.   I love Happy Endings!  As I finish a painting, that is indeed my aspiration. 

The smiles on the skaters as they completed each routine is truly heart warming -- that smile is on my face as I complete each new painting!

What is your passion?

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