Finding Fun in Painting and Haiku

I am finding it encouraging to paint pictures and write Haiku

I love writing Haiku because my thoughts are short but go right to the heart of the matter.

My paintings are becoming looser as I let God help me relax and let the paint flow.

I have heard many people say they can’t paint but I love this quote:

“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”
― Vincent Willem van Gogh

Thrive

To write and to paint
Both help my life to flourish
No striving — living

Here are 5 paintings with Haiku

Hunger

Its flight path straight
The hummingbird heads with speed
Sweet nectar awaits

Freedom

Light and fanciful
Bobbing along and carefree
Delightful seahorse

Alone

Orchid, strong perfect
Simplicity of design
Noble creation

Bloom

Arose from a hub
A cactus flower springs forth
Spring in the desert

Smile

Golden beauty glows
Nods its head to the daylight
A smiling sunflower