Your Life is a Work of Art

This morning when I was driving down Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis I saw a big metal box next to the street that had been covered with a beautiful flower petal design. It made me smile and reminded me of how much I enjoy seeing little gifts of art strewn around the landscape. I couldn’t help stopping and making some photos with my phone.

“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” ~Kurt Vonnegut

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It also reminded me that I can freely give the gift of art by sharing my unique view of the world through my art. In a sense I can live my life as a work of art.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we all lived our lives as a work of art? Check out this video of Peter Donnelly, who uses a rake to create sand art that lives for only a short time before the tide washes it away. You can see the joy that he works with and his sense of non-attachment to outcome. For him it’s all about the process I think.

”Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” ~Steven Pressfield

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Here are some photographs to remind you that your life is a work of art and to inspire you to share your art wherever you are.

May you walk in beauty.

Decorated garbage can in Minneapolis

Sand sculpture in San Diego

Mural in Minneapolis

Tatoo Art

Light creates ever-changing art (MN Landscape Arboretum)

Ancient petroglyph on Big Island of Hawaii

Creating a Zen sculpture and water garden near Hilo, Hawaii

Zen Garden is almost complete

Mural in Pahoa, Hawaii