LJ Idol, Prompt 11: “Surgery often looks like murder if you judge it halfway through.”

[roina_arwen]

Calm. Be calm. Just breathe… take a deep breath. Slowly in through the nose, out through the mouth.

Allahna pursed her lips and released the lungful of warm air with a light whoosh. As she did, she woke her chakra, and opened her inner eye. Ah… much better.

The canvas in front of her was blank, stark white. She had a lot of work to do.

Allahna glanced to her left. Adam’s canvas was filled with a field of bright, spring green grass, dotted with tiny yellow flowers that bloomed under a clear cerulean sky. Pretty, but not particularly inspired. To her right, Astrid appeared to be creating an underwater scene of deep indigo. She was currently applying her digital brush towards adding astounding detail to an enormous yet sleek grey creature, which swam leisurely from right to left. Most impressive.

Picking up her own brush, Allahna programmed it to deepest black. The color would make an excellent base, and get rid of the weirdly intimidating whiteness.

With a few bold strokes, Allahna felt much better. The darkness pulled at her.

She pushed back with vibrant vermillion, a veritable vein of red that exploded across the blackness, creating puddles of perfidy.

Damn, that felt good.

Behind her, Allahna could sense their professor’s judgment, as his dark eyes scanned her canvas. She glanced over her shoulder. His eyes narrowed but he nodded once, his pinched face showing a hint of a smile, then wandered silently over towards Adam. He passed by with a shake of his hooded head and loud snort of derision.

She had work to do.

As her lushly dark landscape expanded, a warm knot of power germinated inside her. Allahna inhaled sharply, and flourished her brush across the canvas one last time.

Dark diamond sparks suddenly exploded outward from her fingertips and studded the night sky before her. The red poppies flared brilliantly, and began to flutter.

A gush of light burst from her chest, and tiny forms suddenly appeared curled up on the canvas.

They woke, stretched, turned their eyes skyward, then fell to their knees and bowed reverently.

Allahna felt her newfound power swell.

The energy coursing through her was beyond amazing!

Allahna retrieved another primed canvas and confidently flourished her brush. There was so much more yet to do!

She opened her soul to the universe, inhaled the effervescence of the cosmos, and joyfully began.

Comments

[adoptedwriter]

So picturesque! Makes me want to see the Van Gogh experience!

[roina_arwen]

I haven’t gotten to see that yet, but hopefully soon. Thanks so much!

[drippedonpaper]

Wow! This is just amazing.

I love how you describe the "bursting" feeling of creativity. It definitely is energizing.

This is wonderful. Never stop writing!

[roina_arwen]

It’s comments like this that definitely inspire me to keep writing, and to push through during weeks when I feel stuck. Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it! ❤️

[banana_galaxy]

I just love all the descriptive imagery here. You've literally painted a picture with words!

[roina_arwen]

I’m glad you think so - thank you so much!

[ofearthandstars]

Beautiful descriptives here, and I love the way Allahna's energies/art is brought to life - it leaves me wondering if there is more magic happening on the canvas that can be seen by the eye.

[roina_arwen]

Makes one wonder what the canvas is primed with, eh? Thanks for reading!

[erulissedances]

I loved this new take on a genesis.

- Erulisse (one L)

[roina_arwen]

Thank you so much!

[bleodswean]

A very visual creation story! Both cute and serious. I love how INTENSE she got once she was bursting with light!

[roina_arwen]

Intense was what I was going for; the “cute” tends to peek through whether I want it or not. Thanks for reading!

[bleodswean]

the “cute” tends to peek through whether I want it or not

Lol! It's a gift, you know, to be able to recognize strengths and weaknesses in our craft. This is a strength.

[roina_arwen]

Thank you - that’s good to know. 😊

[alycewilson]

Fascinating! I feel like she's creating worlds or universes.

[roina_arwen]

Indeed she is! Thanks for reading!

[dsrmousey]

This is wonderful! Simply gorgeous imagery!

[roina_arwen]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[mollywheezy]

Very well-written! I loved your imagery of the creative process, and loled at the student painting a boring landscape. ;)

[roina_arwen]

I’m glad you got a LOL from that! Thanks for reading!

[gunwithoutmusic]

This was really cool - I love the idea and am left with lots of questions (in the best kind of way; I want more!). It reminded me of taking art classes in college and makes me want to pick up a brush again. :)

[roina_arwen]

Awesome! I’ve taken a few art classes in my day, and really enjoyed them. About 25 years ago I painted murals on the exam room doors of the children’s outpatient clinic that I used to work for (Dumbo, Little Mermaid, Donald Duck, Pluto, Fievel, Littlefoot, etc). It was tons of fun! Thanks for reading!

[marlawentmad]

Oh! This is delightful. I took a breath, per your suggestion, and felt tucked safely into the narrative when your character's breath whooshed like mine did. I needed that breath. Thank you. I love your imagery and indulgent use of color. This piece made me feel revitalized.

[roina_arwen]

That’s a lovely compliment! I’m very glad to hear you enjoyed my imagery - thanks for reading!

[dadi]

One can well see that you know about the creative process here :)

[roina_arwen]

Don’t we all? Thanks for reading!

[favoritebean_writes]

I really enjoyed the imagery you depicted here.

[roina_arwen]

Thanks so much!