Making Details Tell the Story

When I slow down and get up close and personal, the fog clears and I see more clearly. This happened today while walking with a friend. Our conversation stopped us and we faced one another and the words I heard made me uncomfortable. Be real and reveal a truth that's been hiding away.

So I asked myself, will my creative endeavors ever provide ongoing (instead of sporadic) income for my life as a fine artist? I do need to be inspired and expressive—and I've found that ongoing income provides me the peace of mind and motivation for enhanced creativity.

As the morning fog in Pacifica was clearing, I captured details of the calla lily. I noticed the tip of the leaves and the pointed edge of the flower were quite similar. The flowers were unrolling spirally as they opened. The leaves unrolled from one edge to the other. Both are weak, soft, and vulnerable until they are fully exposed and mature. All stages of development were visible on one plant.

And the story of the calla lily continues...

Budding Calla Lily

Notice the tip of the leaf and flower look similar!

What details caught your attention today? Did you slow down and take a closer look?