Artist . . .

Self Portrait on a Sunday Afternoon

I just had a quiet day to myself in the Outer Banks,

as I was shopping I came across this sign in an art store

it read

"Artist at Work"

it was for sale.

I am always playing with my camera

looking for just the right Instagram photo,

and the word Artist

just kept speaking to me

I took out my camera

and focused just on the word Artist.

I also saw my reflection from the glass

staring up at me.

I began to realize and begin to think

YES little girl inside

I truly am an Artist!

I am seeking to live creatively

each and every day.

Art is personal, it is reflective,

it is expressive.

There are no rights and wrongs.

As I saw my own reflection

in the window yesterday

I spoke to myself

"Be proud of yourself Donna Lee"

and the work that you

have accomplished so far.

I have come a long way in my 

artistic life.

I have learned so many things about

myself along the way.

Art truly makes me happy.

Writing expresses the thoughts from within.

Creating gives me peace.

I love painting on the Beach

I do have something to offer others.

I am truly an

A R T I S T