Fresh out of skin tight plastic.
Stark white, smooth and drastic.
Before we begin, we must muddy you up proper.
I will lavish you with large, smooth brush strokes of velvety copper.Then I’ll swirl around you until my vision for you pops out.
Next I’ll add some early layers all about.Rough and messy brush strokes, thin with paint,
Dried so quickly, less and less faint.Before too long your beauty starts to feel sublime
It shines - one layered section at a time
Soon I fall in love with your heartbeat
Your creative magic is no feat.For you carry the soul of the feminine collective,
May your truth shine out bright and reflective.
Every blank canvas holds infinite potential—a quiet, expectant space waiting to be awakened by an artist’s touch. Layers of You is a poetic reflection on the intimate, transformative process of painting, where each brushstroke is an act of discovery and devotion. This poem captures the unfolding of creativity as color and form emerge from emptiness, much like the way we uncover layers of ourselves through artistic expression.
Through rhythmic, evocative imagery, Layers of You explores the deep connection between the artist and their work, celebrating the magic, messiness, and soul-infused beauty of creation. It speaks to the feminine energy infused in art, honoring the intuitive flow that guides the hands and heart of a creator. Each line whispers of the trust required in the process—the surrender to imperfection, the joy in watching something come to life, and the moment when the painting, like the artist, reveals its truth.
Take care,
Sam x
P.S. I’d love to hear—What layers of yourself are waiting to be uncovered, expressed, and brought to life?
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