Here is the next layer of my elephant painting. You can see the beginning stages that I did at the last artwalk I participated at here: Paint Ventura 2012.

I worked on this last night, after an epic afternoon of surfing and after listening to the Presidential debates. It was kind of funny --- I came home from surfing the most beautiful waves...there were fun waves, with perfect conditions and warm water. Paddling out in the ocean always puts me in a better mood, especially after a long day. It is wonderfully healing.

Then, I came home to listen to the Presidential debates. Ugh...Don't even get me started. I always get so wound up when it comes to politics. I highly suggest not eating dinner while listening to the debates. No bueno.

Anyway.......

After a grueling obligatory sitting through the debates, I was in a bad mood. Why is that? That's not a good sign.

I needed something to get me back to the peaceful place I was in my heart after surfing. So, I pulled out my elephant painting that I have been working on. It's homework for my Creatively Fit Coaching Certification --- week #4 from the Painting Made Easy program. Yaaay...I love art homework!

Ahhhhhhh...much better. Centered. Focus. At peace. In the moment. Painting: the cure of all cures. And a perfect way to end the day...