Nothing beats good old cobalt teal blue for revival and rejuvenation.

Cobalt Teal Blue pg50 – Rejuvenator
The creative artist goes through many stages and phases of learning and growth.
Whether its blogging, photography, painting, or writing.
We go through, a few …. ‘ mid-air stalls’ as well. Lasting an hour, a day, or a couple of days. Or two.
My favorite ‘go to’ remedy is of course, cobalt teal blue, pg50. Or, CTB.
Uplifting Teal Color
Its just an uplifting and “happy” color, isn’t it?
Fresh and clean.
Clarity, is what springs to mind when I look at cobalt teal. Its easier to get refocused on what the real core priorities are.
What really matters.
Relaxing With Abstracts
I love abstracts. They relax me when I am creating them.
They excite me, when I’m finished with them.
And if they haven’t quite worked, well.
I had fun.
I truly got to Relax, and not be tense or anxious.
Basics
Painting Abstracts lets me work out priorities in a way that representational paintings doesn’t. I can get down to the nitty gritty of the Basics, without being bogged down or distracted by all the ‘frou frou’ I am seeing.
With abstracts, its so much easier to express the feelings I wish to convey. Goodness, that sounds a lot like life counselling… oops.
Disclaimer Alert – I am NOT a qualified professional in that area!

Two Different Views
I liked the idea here of Two Views. So I reversed it upside down. giving it another interpretation. A new twist.
It also makes the brain cells fire up, spin and leap to create new and more pathways, as it tries to create sense and order from this visual input.
In other words, I like trying to make my brain create more pathways. Stronger. Seeing how I’m not a spring ‘chook’ ie chicken, these things…. Yes, do flit through the mind.
I shudder to think what my paintings would look like if my brain cells were weaker! Too bad I can’t do brain pushups.
Fast Summary:
Abstracts with cobalt teal blue, is relaxing.
Its just plain good for the soul.
Suggested Reading also good for the soul…..
Don’t Miss
Charlie’s Doodlewash post on the chameleon and Change. Funny as! Yet, thought provoking as well. All this, from A Chameleon!
Beth Walsh photography, my favorite photograph was the railroad track…. how a person can make a railroad track, look enchanting?
Its beyond me! but this post shouldn’t be missed.
A bright and beautiful way for me to begin my day! So glad I got to see this lovely abstract and read your wise words, Debi. Colors do play such an important role for our brains and our bodies. And for our hearts and souls, too. Thanks for sharing Cobalt Teal Blue.
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hi Judith, glad you liked it! and, its my pleasure… to share the CTB love around. lol
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Cobalt teal. Ahhhhhhh. Indeed a powerful happy color It has become my go to as well. Loved how yours and Charlie’s posts connected today. Stunning art Debi!
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thanks Jodi! sharin’ the CTB love, lol and Charlie’s post was dynamite. he has a gift for wit and humor…sharpened with thought provoking ideas.
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I just found your site and am enjoying your work, especially this piece. I also like your quest to help others strive for originality in art I wholeheartedly agree that finding your own voice is critical for an artist.
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hi Rich, Thank you so much for stopping in and your very lovely comment! I appreciate that 🙂 Cheers! Debi
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CTB, closely followed by my dear Magenta. Hehe. Lovely post today, Debi. 💜
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thank you Miss Laura!! happy you liked! now I’m thinking of the next one. plus, thinking for Watercolor month in July….I may be able to do every other day. hmm. I’m not very good at the hashtag/tag thing though.lol
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Ok I can help you with that! Woot! But no pressure. 💜💜💜🎨
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thanks!! the only way, i can do the wc month is to do several at one go. then post separately. I think. As my sister…. is coming for my birthday!!! flying in from Seattle for nearly a month 🙂 yay!
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Oh that’s so exciting!! When is your birthday? Yay for family visits!!
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she’s coming july 19, my day is july 30 and then she leaves Aug 10. I was, going to go see Her, til some of my probs flared up 😦 I AM excited to see her!
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That sounds so wonderful!! Oh you two will have fun!!
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yes! we will
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relaxing just reading this 🙂
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ahh. thank you M. now, I need to go over to your place. to see the River….. and drift. maybe on an inner tube, wouldn’t that be a Hoot! lol
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A hoot and a half! lol
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Your pages are never boring, Debi.
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Thank You, Annali! That is a most awesome comment 🙂
and I do Try to change things up. some days, I do think I must be boring you guys to tears!! with all the Art Basics and explanations – but, that was the prime purpose of the website lol Thank you again, that was, very nice of you! cheers, Debi
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I enjoy every one of your posts, love looking at the variety of paintings, and then you still surprise me with the changing textures.
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art. is the one area where people can really… cut loose. be as free as they’d like. so, I figure why not. I’d like to be even more daring… and imaginative! lol and again, Annali, Thank you, kindly for such a wonderfully thoughtful comment. it is so appreciated. cheers, Debi
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CBT!!! RULES! hehe… lovely post! Really enjoyed your words as well as the beautiful images!! 😍
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thank you ! can always count on the CTB fans to cheer it on 🙂 “The Rejuvenator” sounded a lot like, The Terminator…. but, I had a bit of a laugh and used it anyway lol
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Waves upon waves, reminds me of surfing emotions and sensations in meditation, some are bright blue and lovely and some are muddy brown and uncomfortable.
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what a lovely thoughtful, comment! Thank you for that! cheers, Debi
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Wonderful! Express your feelings even if it does sound like counseling!
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thanks Nico! A good friend and colleague a very long time ago, said to me, “art is life, and life IS art.” I did not quite get it, then.
As time goes on – I am getting it!
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So very cool! Peace.
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thanks!!
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So very cool to see it turned upside down, it reminds me of taking a photo and then turning around to look behind at what you might have missed. Love your colours and all that yummy texture. Thanks again for your kind words and link to my website…cheers, Beth
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my pleasure! Its enjoyable to take something and give it a new or different ‘twist’ …. as You do, very well!!
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Awww, now I’m blushing. You are too kind and very good for my ego. Thanks Debi…cheers.
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cheers! 🙂
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Very Nice! I really love abstracts and it seems you definitely have a flair for them. 🙂
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thanks Laura!! I’m pleased that you like this one 🙂 I do certainly “lean” heavily in that direction… lol
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LOL
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wonderful colors and interesting words, dear Debi, cheers Mitza
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thank you oh Eagle Eye!! lol
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:)))
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Spirit lifting is right. Teal will do that to you.
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There is so much art in words as well, Debi. You’re so good at this. Cheers!
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there is, yes! Thank you so much for your feedback on this. I’m glad you liked the post. 🙂 cheers, Debi
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I sure did, I love all that you write. I’d be glad if you could check my latest post too. Cheers!
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