Makeshift Palette

Caught in a creative flow.

Reaching for something that is within arm’s reach.

Digging for something to put a tad of paint on.

A tag….. 

A humble paper tag.

Yes.

That can be used as a momentary palette. 

Especially, when I am just looking for something to hold a tad [of paint].

Clearly more than a dash. 

Way more than a sprinkle. 

But not as much as a dollop.

…. I mean, I am not going to slather this paint on. 

I am sure at the time, I was working in a journal and not a canvas…..

But, why am I writing about this temporary, makeshift palette?

To say, keep it.

The tag….. The humble paper tag.

That makeshift palette.

And allow a serendipitous moment [sometime later], when scanning the vastness of the desk, looking for something to create with and your eyes land on this palette tag. 

So much better than a blank tag. 

Low pressure. 

There is already paint on it. 

Allowing for a moment of playful experimenting.

Please enjoy my video of play. 

Xo. Kristin