Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Daily Words

Whilst I was teaching in Rocky we had a small daily ritual where I asked each person to select a word from the bowl of 'daily words'. I had written them in white gouache on white paper; with a little bit of silver in the gouache to make it possible to read.

The idea was that in line with our approach of quietly and gently, we would each have a word to ponder on, reflect upon or think about during the day.  People seem to really enjoy it and if I forgot to send them to the bowl; they always asked could they get their word now!

Following on from that I was asked to make a set of words for somebody; and to make them whatever colour I wanted.

I wasn't sure where I was headed, but it suddenly became obvious in one of those moments - I would do rainbow watercolour words.  Partly because the person uses watercolour a lot themselves; and partly because they really like colour and partly because rainbows always feel right to me!

There were 70 words in the set, which then made it even more perfect - I would do 10 of each of the rainbow colours.

I popped them in the post and they have been greeted happily in their new home.

I enjoyed myself so much, I went on to make some more sets, which I now have for sale in my shop.

Here'a look at them in all their rainbow glory!

Red, orange, yellow...


Close up


Yellow, green, blue...


Close up


Blue, indigo, purple.



Close up


 All together now - a rainbow!


How they will probably appear in a bowl.


 Spilling out of a pouch.


70 positive ways to start your day - can't be all bad right?

12 comments:

  1. Great combo - rainbows and inspirational words - what a way to start the day. B

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  2. So lovely! Makes you want to shuffle and fondle them.
    Sandy in the UK

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    1. Thanks Sandy - you do want to touch them, pick them up and play with them don't you? Luckily that is their purpose! Go well.

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  3. Choosing an inspirational word sets the tone for the day. Lovely idea, Fiona....and so beautifully written.

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    1. Thanks Robyn - we find it a special ritual which helps us ponder the day through that lens...

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  4. Awesome, brilliant... beautiful work..

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    1. Thanks Cat - they worked out well I think; love those little ah-ha moments...

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