This week I've been washing, sanding and undercoating, as a result, I'm feeling lots of muscles that seem to have been hibernating for the winter. The painting of the undercoat has been quite therapeutic, I've always felt that the therapy component of painting is in the process. Despite the monotone palette, I've enjoyed the feeling of the paint rolling on, squishing the brush into all the small grooves, getting into a rhythm, feeling the burning of my muscles and simply enjoying the moment.
It's also very rewarding to begin to see her potential, it's amazing what a splash of paint (even stark white undercoat) can achieve. She feels bigger and brighter already. Next week I'll show you a mockup of her potential. For now, I'll leave you with a few photo's and a few thoughts.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
- Pablo Picasso
“Respond to every call that excites your spirit.”  
- Rumi
"A black cat and white paint do not make grey, they simply don't mix." 

I am very excited to announce that Awaken Insights is creating a new space!
Introducing the van without a name (I'm still working on that). She may not look like much from this picture (accompanied by my celebratory champagne), but this old beauty was hand built in 1948. I look forward to sharing more of her history with you over the coming months as I embark on her restoration.
How this came about:
I love working within China Dragon. Everyone that walks into my counselling space for the first time comments on some aspect of it, the warmth, the energy, the beautiful Chinese antique décor, one can not deny that it is special. However, I've been dreaming of a space of my own, somewhere I may invite my clients to be more creative (in other words, get messy), a space that truly reflects the work that I do. And so was born the idea of a vintage caravan conversion. This van was meant to be mine, she has a rich and beautiful history and is filled with character.  
Set aside any 'Holistic Counsellor' clichés, this wont be a travelling van popping up at festivals, rather, she  will be at home in the (soon to be) beautiful courtyard of China Dragon.
Please follow my journey as I embark on creating a beautiful, creative and safe space for us all to awaken to our insights.