Hey friends, I have not been as active on here recently, but I wanted to share this video I made about how learning to paint has completely changed the way I experience reality. I think a lot of you will resonate with this (:

I put off painting this scene for awhile. I knew it would be tough. More so than things I usually paint. A lot of shapes to balance, perspective to get right in the drawing. Simplifying an almost infinite amount of detail from the reference photo into something that works as a painting. But today, I decided, would be the day I finished it. Two (quite intense) hours later, and this is the result. It was indeed difficult, but I am so glad I accepted the resistance and leaned into it, instead of away from it. Beautiful things happen when we do this. I once heard a quote that said, "Everything you have ever wanted is just outside of your comfort zone." Here is a link to a short video I made of the process for this painting (: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ccnZJwAr1A4

@Thuy Bechard as promised (: I really enjoyed painting this scene. It filled me with awe at the stunning beauty of our world. It is a privilege to be able to experience.

Hi Admins and Moderators. Could you clarify what’s going on with the disabled chat feature? Right now it seems impossible to start new chats with anyone unless you’ve reached level 9. I can only message people I already had an open chat with. Is this intended? And is there any way to reverse this so we can message new people again? Thanks in advance.

I’ve been watching Reys videos for a while now and I’ve only recently decided to join this community I’m excited to be here and learn further. I make art and through my art I’ve relearned some inner truths, hearing rey speak really just puts the puzzle pieces I already had together, I appreciate his wisdom.